
Believe it or not, indoor plant drainage is much debated, and the internet is awash with advice. This can make it tricky to know what's best for our plants or whether drainage is even something they need help with.
Watering houseplants seems simple enough, but it's surprisingly easy to over-water them. In fact, it's likely more houseplants die from overwatering than underwatering. "Overwatering is the most common mistake for growers of all experience levels," says Kamili Bell Hill, author of Happy Plants Happy You. "There are many ways to kill a plant, but I’m willing to guess overwatering is the number one killer of plants."