If you've enjoyed indoor houseplants for any length of time, you've probably lost a plant or two. Insufficient and excessive watering are among many reasons a plant might fail despite what seem like pampered conditions. In some cases, pampering may be precisely the problem.
Water serves as an important transport medium, allowing nutrients to travel from soil to plant cell.
But too much water in the soil layer forces air from the root zone, reducing the plant's oxygen supply. Unfortunately, there is no simple rule dictating how often houseplants should be watered. Some plants, adapted to bog or swamp life, enjoy soaking wet conditions. Soil medium and pot type influence how efficiently a container holds moisture. Know the conditions you've given your plant to thrive in.