Knowing how to fix overwatered plants is a useful skill, if you have an indoor garden. Many of us have been guilty of killing plants with kindness by watering them too often. Or through lackadaisical watering techniques, like not letting them drain.
Even recognizing that we've overwatered our plants can be tricky, which is why it is essential to know the fundamentals of watering houseplants. They can sometimes show the same symptoms, such as limp yellowing leaves, whether they have had too much, or too little water. "Watering practices are the biggest killer of plants," says Lisa Eldred-Steinkopf, author, Houseplants for Beginners. "Whether you tend to over, or under-water, watering can be the hardest thing to get right when taking care of a houseplant."
