zzzz4xzzzz
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Do i need to make drainage holes in a smart pot or no?!
Noob here quick question
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PositivePat
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No you do not. the benefit of the smart pots/fabric pots is the drainage/ aeration to the roots when you water you will see that water comes out on all sides. It also will not get rootbound as long as you use a big enough pot to begin with.
zzzz4xzzzz
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Thank you so much.. I thought i didnt need to but I honestly was not sure youre A god sent
coreywebster
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Just water slowly in two goes rather than one so you ensure water goes through all the medium rather than piss out the sides.
PositivePat
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I 2nd this note as well Happy growing my friend
Wizzlebiz
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From my understanding watering to quickly is also a issue correct?
I'm using a 10 gallon smart pot. I've been giving it 2 gallons of water each time. But I've been waiting for it to dry up pretty well.
Does 2 gallons sound right for a 10 gallon fabric pot?
PositivePat
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Seems reasonable to me I usually water my 3 gallons with approx 3/4 a gallon or a lil shy. Read the plant as well. If the leaves start to droop or look full of water ease up a bit/ vice versa
Wizzlebiz
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Tbh I have never seen a overwatering issue with my plants.
Il get a droop from underwater in occasionally because il let them dry but that drooping is only allowed for about 1 hour before it gets noticed and taken care of.
I figure always better to need water than to unmush roots.