Windowleaf Notes.

The observation desk

The observation desk

Should I water my houseplant today?

Take a closer look before reaching for the watering can. Choose what you can actually observe; your answers stay in this page.

01What is the growing mix like below the surface?
02Can excess water leave the inner pot?
03Have the growing conditions changed?

How to use this check

Identify your plant, observe the pot, then compare with its care requirements. This worksheet helps order those observations; it does not identify disease or prescribe a watering interval.

Sources

General guidance, not a species-specific diagnosis. Reference pages are in English. Checked October 23, 2026.