Misting plants is all over social media, thanks to the popularity of pretty plant misting bottles.
But does misting or spritzing give your plants enough water?
The pretty aesthetic of misting houseplants has taken over TikTok and Instagram.
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But is the misting method just as good as watering with a traditional watering can?
Or could this craze actually be harming your plants?
Heres what the experts have to say about spritzing or misting your plants.
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Is Misting Just as Good as Watering Your Plants?
Licensed landscape contractorSara Bendrickhas a good analogy for it.
One action cleans and absorbskeeping everything feeling clean and moist.
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While the other is ingested, hydrating from the inside out.
Amy Hovis ofEden Garden DesignandBarton Springs Nurserysays just spritzing or misting just doesnt cut it.
Spritzing your plants is not the correct way to water your plants.
In fact, it doesn’t water them at all, she says.
What [plants] really need is a good soak, she says.
If you are growing plants outside, she suggests using a drip irrigation system.
The system disperses water directly to the roots of the plant rather than spraying from above.
This is not only more efficient, but much better for the plants.
Is It Ever OK to Mist Your Plants?
This ultimately creates a better exchange of oxygen and moisture.
Misting one to two times per week can refresh your plants and keep them happy and thriving.
