‘Treat it like a rescue mission’ – how experts revive dried-out potted plants

A collection of potted houseplants on an open air balcony

There are several reasons why a potted plant may be suffering from a lack of water – whether we have become lax in our plant care schedule, or the plant has been subject to extreme temperatures.

When watering plants in containers, there are a few key things you need to consider before you flood the dried-out soil with a dousing of fresh water and hope for the best, which can cause shock to the roots.