Find out and follow the correct watering method for your plant. Philodendrons, for example, grow in the tropics, where it rains regularly, so they need more water.
Use water that is room temperature. You can put water in a watering can and leave it there until the next watering.
Take the season into account. In winter, when plant growth slows down and temperatures are lower, it’s better to water plants a little less often.
Remove excess water from the dish that the flower pot sits on.
Avoid getting water on succulent and cacti leaves.
If your plant doesn’t tolerate tap water well, try to use filtered water or rainwater.
Water the soil all over the pot, not just in one place. The roots run all around the base of the plant.
The more light your plant gets, the more frequent watering should be. And vice versa.
Take the size and material of the pot into account. The smaller it is, the more frequently you need to water the plant. Terra cotta and unglazed pots are porous — this means air can access the roots. Plants in a pot like this need to be watered a little more often than in a plastic, ceramic, or polymer pot.
Take the temperature, humidity, and heating conditions in your house into account. The higher the temperature, the faster your plants can dry out. The higher the humidity, the slower the soil dries. If the plant is near a radiator or an air conditioner, the soil will get dry faster.

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