What's the best time to water pot plants?

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

What's the best time to water pot plants?

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I've been told not to water pot plants at noon. Is this correct?

It's not wrong to water any plant at noon. Yes, evaporation is higher then, but this would be more significant if you were hosing a whole garden. At worst, in the heat of the day, water splashed on delicate leaves might cause some sun scald. Watering in the morning is usually recommended because if you water at the end of the day, the soil can stay wet and cold overnight. Leaving foliage wet during the night may encourage fungal diseases.