I have 3 native plants in containers right now (Lanceleaf coreopsis, foxglove beardtongue, & scarlet sage – pictured below in that order) that are doing great with watering every two days. I think I may need to repot soon, especially the coreopsis, but for now they’ve been growing well on this schedule.
My question is, I will be out of town for 4 days and have no one to water them for me. It’ll be pretty warm & sunny while I’m gone so I’m worried about them getting too dried out and dying. I have a warm upstairs bedroom that gets the same light – is that a reasonable option? Or should I just leave them outside and deal with the damage when I return? This is my first time growing natives in containers!
by mediocreadaptation
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You can get a small solar powered drip water system that uses a bucket to water
Put in the ground. Partial sun. Cover with mulch. Water thoroughly
If this is an option for you, maybe put the pots in a tray of shallow water?
Otherwise, just water thoroughly right before you leave and after you get back, and pop em in the shadiest place you can while you’re gone. Should be ok!