The amount and frequency of watering potted plants depend on many factors, such as the plant species, its growth stage, its location, the type and size of its pot, soil mix characteristics and variable weather conditions.

Watering pot plants can be difficult, as the water often runs over the edge of the pot and down between the container and soil, not getting into the plants roots. Adding a wetting agent such as Richgro EZI WET water saving soil wetter will improve water penetration and allow the water to soak through the mass of soil leaving no area dry.