u003cstrongu003eHow do I dry out houseplant soil?u003c/strongu003e
If your plants are sitting in overly wet soil, try one of these solutions to dry out the soil and give those roots a chance to breathe:u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eAdd light: u003c/strongu003eMove your plant to a window where it can get more light to help dry out the soil. (But not the bathroom; you want to avoid extra humidity.)u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eAir dry: u003c/strongu003eIf you suspect the soil is really wet, you can carefully remove the plant from its pot and let it dry out. Wrap the soil and roots in a newspaper or paper towel to keep everything intact while wicking away moisture.u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eRepot:u003c/strongu003e In severe cases, a fresh batch of soil, or even a separate pot entirely, is the only cure. Just be careful not to disrupt the roots when repotting.Â u003cbru003eu003cbru003eEven though some plants are okay with wet soil, not having proper drainage can cause all kinds of other issues. Super wet soil is the perfect residence for fungi and even bugs. Gnats are especially fond of these soil conditions. But also, wet soil can lead to root rot in your plants.