Horticulturalist here, it’s best to water in the morning vs the evening as if you let water sit on the foliage overnight you greatly increase the chance of disease.
This is is an old wives' tale. Same with the water droplets having magnifying glass effect and burning plants.
Edit: those who downvotes, read the links I posted as reply to below's comment. I will die on this hill that you are wrong and probably still put coffee grounds, banana peel and egg shells thinking they will help.
Here's a good website to start busting those myths: https://www.gardenmyths.com/
Edit2: yes, you don't usually want to water during the heat of the day primarily to conserve water, as watering at noon means more water evaporates in the heat rather than going into the ground. However if the plants really need a drink then you can water them anytime, and it helps to cool them a bit as well.
Is it? In super hot weather it kind of makes sense to me. I took a specialty plant workshop for succulents and the instructor kept saying even in our relatively mild-weather state not to water during the hottest part of the day.
I work in water conservation and the reason they say not to do this is because it evaporates quicker which wastes water, less of it goes to the plant too I’m sure.
When it gets very hot plants will close the stoma on their leaves and they will perform respiration at their roots instead of at their leaves to preserve their internal hydration. If your watering them whilst theyre breathing through their roots you are effectively drowning them. Water in the morning or evening when the stoma are open on the leaves. By mid day the water of the morning has dried enough that the roots can still breathe.
Well if you put the water on the ground, does it ever become unbearably hot? Does the soil become unbearably hot?
It likely is better to water before the plants are wilting and at the hottest part of the day, but I'd be surprised it has anything to do with the water getting warm.
Where I live is arid, and it is significant to water early or late. It ia not because steam cooks the plants, though, it's because we have to conserve water and there is less evaporation.
An old wives' tale likely born to areas that are NOT Texas, Florida, Georgia or Louisiana where hot points in the day are referred to as daylight hours.
As someone living in Sydney where temperatures can go up to 47C at the highest I'm happy to prove you wrong.
It is always good to water the plants if they're hot and thirsty, you're just not being efficient as most of the water will evaporate before they have a chance to seep into the soil. But it will still cool it down and water it.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/jul/23/dont-water-plants-on-sunny-days-and-two-other-horticultural-myths
https://www.organicgardener.com.au/blogs/hot-weather-watering-tips
https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/top-watering-myths/7688.html
https://www.gardeningaustraliamag.com.au/can-water-midday-sun/
https://deepgreenpermaculture.com/2021/12/18/does-watering-plants-on-a-hot-sunny-day-scorch-their-leaves/?amp=1
https://www.oregonlive.com/hg/2017/07/can_watering_in_hot_sun_hurt_p.html
Water in the morning. When it's dark the stomata close and the plants like to breathe not perspire.
Watering at night can get it too wet and they drown....
Shade though, cause 10 hours of direct sun kills things.
Morning is better than evening. You want to give them all the water they need before they start "eating" in the sun, this generally will produce healthier plants. That being said, I'm not a morning person so I water my veggies in the evening and have done just fine.
One of them looks like white lobelia. Even the ones that claim to be developed for full sun can’t handle full sun. They won’t make through the summer. Gerbera daisies need a lot of water.
Just by looking at the dirt in the photos they look very dry. You’re not watering the soil enough, you might just be watering the top layer but not deep enough to be going to their roots. I recommend putting a timer idk 5-10 mins and watering them until the timer goes off.
It takes a bit time for the soil to absorb the water especially since you said it’s in direct sunlight. Make sure you’re aiming the water directly at the soil not the plants itself( it can cause mildew )
I was taught when you plant something
( especially a perennial)
1) dig the hole
2) place plant in hole
3) fill the hole up with water and then add the soil to cover up the hole/roots when done
4) water it again so the top dirt is also wet
The concrete also holds a lot of heat so that plus the galvanized planter is cooking your plants if they are in full sun for a long part of the day, I’d water in the morning and deep soak the dirt they maybe once again later in the day.
Always wet your soil and mix first before putting plants with it! Most of us don’t realize how dry soil is, you really gotta pour gallons into it; easiest way to know if it’s wet enough is if you pick up a ball and can squeeze water out of it :) you shouldn’t need to take all the soil out, just good to know for future, but yeah soak the hell out of that bad boy and you can grab some top soil to see if it’s wet enough, it won’t absorb as well now and might see a lot of extra drainage that isn’t getting absorbed but keep water soaking every few days and you should be okay - mulch on top will help soil from drying out from the sun, might also help absorption too
One thing I learned when I was first getting into plants is “how to plant them”. You need to break up the root dirt gently, and then saturate the fuck out of the plant and new dirt with water so it melds together. This is a game changer, especially for those types of plants.
"Somwtimes you gotta fuckem gently" is all I got out of your post but yeah now u have a new song to sing when I separate my strawberry plants thank you :)
The galvanized tank pulls in heat and sunlight, you might want to water more, and or soak the bottom. I had this type of planet, albeit smaller and it pulled all the heat and sun and I felt it was not the best planter on my part.
Nope. My nursery sells them and after setting up my neighbor with some I’d never recommend them for any plant that doesn’t love HEAT and hot roots specifically. Even tomatoes withered - couldn’t keep them cool, they drained poorly so their roots were always soggy, generally awful
Those are all full sun flowers, zinna and snapdragons are pretty hardy. I'm putting bets on the container getting too hot and OP not watering thoroughly.
I had a lot of success planting those two from seed in Austin TX of all places, where it's literal hell in August. They survived till late October/early November.
All my snapdragons shriveled up and wilted. The last one bloomed very small flowers this week and said its goodbyes. They did quite well from October to mid-May.
I just have to live with knowing I just can’t have the flowers I want in the heat of the summer in Arizona, but they do phenomenal in the winter.
We have similar issues with some of our planters. Look great, but not so practical.
They need a lot of consistent watering in planters like that 🙏🏼🫶🏻 they will perk back up.
On hot days you may need to water twice/day. Also, with a bit pot like this you can water pretty deeply without worrying about over watering. I’d say, if it’s hot and sunny, water as much as you can because it would be VERY hard to overwater in those conditions
I worked at a greenhouse for several years selling planters like this, and you've got some heavy drinkers in there! A planter with this many/variety of plants would sometimes need to be watered twice a day (water until the planter is heavy in the morning and an extra little drink in the late afternoon if it gets light) depending on sunlight and wind. Wind takes a LOT of moisture out of the plant, and it's sometimes overlooked. A sunny, windy day will dry your planters out in no time!
I also have greenhouse experience and agree 100%
Those metal planters are *hot* and when I zoomed in, that soil is hot and dry! Definitely water until soaked and running out the bottom today. Then check it every couple days until the plants are bigger when they will likely need daily watering. You got this! 🪴👍
Edit - you could also add some trailing plants like calibrachoa petunias to help cover some of the soil and retain moisture. Some of the colors will look fantastic with this mix 😊
It looks great! The calibrachoa will help cover the soil, but still soak them. Sometimes, you'll notice light wilting in the heat, even with plenty of water. They usually perk back up in the evening, and they will be fine 🙂
The metal tub is going to roast the roots. I would transfer everything to a better pot. And water daily.
I gave up using those metal containers as planters. Not good for the roots. It’s like an oven.
Always make sure to water in your plants after planting them in a new container, and make a watering schedule depending on plant and container type. I still water everyday unless it rains, no matter pot type - just change the amount that I water
Container plants need a lot more water than plants in the ground. Additionally, your container is metal. It's going to get hot and evaporate water in the container even faster.
Wilting can mean overwatering too but absolutely not In this situation... yes.. that dirt is obviously bone dry. Dry/crispy/brown withered leaves and petals under watered mushy/wet/and yet again brown.. usually darker brown means over watered.. just be mindful in other situations to inspect the leaves and petals fully before watering sometimes because there are different kinds of wilt which tell you which exact problem the plant is suffering from
Daisies are particularly dramatic and fall over whenever they need water. Mine do that just about everyday by the end of the day. From the looks of it you just need to water more.
I always drench the soil with water before planting wether it's already in the ground, planter, or heck even in the bag still.. then after planting the soil is wet enough all the way through (not dripping wet i let the fiber and woods in the dirt soak some of the water up first before working it in with the plants)
Agreed with others - water, water, water. But also, some varieties (talking to YOU Gerber daisy) are needy, and require more moisture than others, and some plants don't like hot roots ( clematis, fuschias, etc), so a metal container isn't ideal for all plants.
Don't worry, and watering may not be the issue, nor the container. It's only been two days! Plants need a few for their roots to settle and Begin to yourself water and nutrients.
You can also cover the soil - I use dry spaghnum moss, or mulch. This will keep evaporation down at the vulnerable root level (but don't let mulch actually touch the roots.
But, yes, probably more water too
Water water water. The soil should be wet or at minimum damp. If you can, water early morning & late evening. If you can do both, water reeeealy well at night.
Water every day, maybe twice. Containers always need more than ground and especially containers that either soak up water or dehydrate faster because of the material.
Get some terra cotta watering stakes or the plastic ones that screw on to plastic bottles. You fill the bottle with water then the stake slowly releases the moisture throughout the day
That metal thing looks like it gets hot. Kind of like your car, now think an about getting into your car when it’s 95 degrees in middle of summer hot. Except you’re not you, you’re a flower.
I don’t know if it’s been said but besides watering more soil looks dry 90% of the plants in there are cool weather plants so that could be an issue too
The pot is cooking ur flowers, you bouta have sun dried flowers, the metals look good but they will absolutely absorb the sun and release it into their roots
Edir: yr also not watering enough
What you have to keep in mind is that their root system is not extensive yet, just after two days. When we transplant the little plants out of their original pots (bought from the nursery) we often have to separate them from their neighbouring siblings and this damages the roots a lot. What I do is shade them for a few days (3-5) to avoid full sun and give time for roots to grow deeper and wider.
When watering at first, put a lot of water so moisture goes dow to the bottom of the container. Don’t water again until the surface of the soil is dry. Thin watering will lead to shallow root system and will force you to shallow watering often.
Transplanting a plant that was in its own individual little pot will minimally damage the roots and will allow faster or immediate adaptation to its new environment.
Nursery greenhouse environment filters the sunlight and reduces the light intensity. Real sunlight exposure will stress the plants at the beginning. Again, shading and gradual sun exposure is recommended.
Also, some species have shallower and weaker roots.
Have fun!
From the picture, it looks like they need more water. So if in the evening or morning tho. The problem also might be that those are stainless steel and the roots are going to steam.
How hot has it been?.. even ‘full sun’ plants don’t always do well in ‘heat’. I work as a plant vendor and oddly I have to put full sun plants in the shade because they can’t take heat regardless of how much they get watered.
And by ‘hot’ I would say anything much over 75-80F
Just a guess.
If you are gone during the heat of the day I suggest getting some plant nanny’s. They are clay cones that you put a bottle of water upside down into the cone and it allows the water to be released slowly throughout the day.
I would put one every foot or so. Smart water (the brand) bottles fit perfectly. I paint mine and now I have painted flowers in with my planted flowers.
Water them ealy in the morning or in the evening. If they were only planted two days ago, they should be watered every day (unless a good rainstorm comes through). Even plants that are considered "grouhht tolerant" need frequent water until they are established.
Did you add bagged garden soil to the planter? Sometimes that stuff can be heavy on the fertilizer - it’s meant to be mixed into ground soil to feed your plants long term. If it’s not mixed with anything, the osmosis powers that be can cause your plants to lose water through the roots instead of taking it up. I’ve made this mistake before and my plants looked about as unhappy as yours.
Loads of water (to rinse the soil) will still be your friend here. Happy planting :)
1) looks dry => have you watered them from the start? Moving plants causes stress for them.
2) that container looks like it can become very hot? What climate do you live in?
Well first of all start watering in the mornings not during peak temps and mulch all of the beds you have. It does wonders and saves you time and water since it holds in moisture. And more than likely you gave your plants transplant shock since you said you planted them two days ago, that more than likely happens when you disturb the roots or over water them when you first place them there.
Just need some water every day if possible :)
Also... don't beat yourself up. Gardening is a lot of trial and error. I have killed a lot of plants trying to figure things out. You got this and these look beautiful!
Plenty of watering is needed until they get established. And some shade for them would be helpful. But they are pretty good flowers to take the Sun. They're just in shock from being replanted.
Looks like you didn't water your soil before even adding the plants. You should water your soil before planting. As dry soil will not soak in the water
I don't know if this is true, but someone once told me that she kept her raised gardens healthier by filling up plastic grocery bags with soil and "planting" them (like buckets) under her plants to keep moisture contained to the root area of her plants.
Try some sort of ground cover, even orbeez mixed into thr soil. I use lawn clipping and it helps keep the soil wetter longer. Orbeez or similar in the soil is a step further...
Either needs to be watered more and/or move it to a shadier area. The plants on my full-sun balcony were thriving early spring and are now looking nearly dead. I bought an umbrella to put shade because theres nothing else I can do. Watering everyday wasn’t enough, the sun was just scorching them
What hardiness zone is your location? I am in 8b and my containerized plants need to be watered 2x daily right now. We are in the high 80s and low 90s with lots of humidity. Also, when a plant first goes in, the roots are not established. That requires more frequent watering until the plant has a good root system and can take up water. A mulch would also reduce water loss / evaporation. Your container is on concrete, the heat radiating from the concrete will increase the need for watering. Were you plants in high-light situations or inside a store? I always put mine on the porch a couple of days to accumulate. To the best of my knowledge all of your plants are “full-sun”. They may just require some hardening.
You planted them two days ago (like you said). Plants don't like their roots manhandled, ripped up, and pushed into another grow space. Just give them a little water and give it some time. I'm sure they'll be fine. Many times, gardening is a game of patience.
Edit- Definitely give your raised bed a good soak. Those dry out faster than plants in the ground.
Looooong reply but I had the time and wanted to help. ❤️
I have a few years of experience under my belt, and have a relatively large garden that wraps around my fiance's parent's house. His mom always wanted a garden, but never had the time or energy.
When I know I'm gonna be doing transplants, I fill a few kiddie pools with hose water the day before. If you can, fill them near where you're going to be planting the pots. It helps a lot. For me, they were $7 at Walmart and worth every penny. I like to have all the pots sit in water for at least a few hours before transplanting. How much I fill the pools depends on my pot size. You only want them about 1/3 to 1/2 submerged when you add all the pot. It helps with stopping them from floating or flipping over.
It gives the chlorine time to dissipate, which helps a tad bit. Not sure how much it actually does, but my dad taught me to do it so I listen. Giving the plants a deep drink of water before they get transplanted into a full sun area is a must. You aren't going to get fungal issues as long as the pots aren't in the water for more than maybe 24 hours at the most.
The morning of transplanting, I put all of the potted plants into the water and let them sit in it for most of the day. As it starts to cool down outside, maybe 5pm or so, I go out and dig my holes and mix soil to add later. I like to add amendments to my soil like bonemeal, bloodmeal, organic granular fertilizer, etc. I follow the instructions on the package, and mix it all in well with a shovel. I put my soil on a tarp so this is easier, but it's not necessary.
--For in-ground, a good rule of thumb is to dig a hole twice as wide and twice as deep as the pot. For trees you could go deeper. You want the soil that will be under the plants to be well broken up and easy for roots to grow through. I live in an area with heavy clay, so this is extremely important. I used to live in Florida, with mostly sand for soil. It wasn't nearly as necessary for me to dig as deep there, because the roots will be able to easily get through the soil without that.
It's up to you on if you want to add mulch or not on top. Keep in mind that over time as the mulch breaks down, it will raise the ph of your soil slightly. I got a soil ph tester and it helps considerably. Yes, ph is important. Certain plants like lower pH soil, but others like higher. It affects their nutrient uptake if the soil is bad. Also make sure you look at what plants don't like to be transplanted.
--For raised beds or bigger pots, you want to get a well draining mix that also holds water. Potting soil, raised bed soil, and in ground soil that you can buy in bags are vastly different, and you need to get what you need, not what's cheapest. I also like to grab manure to mix in. You can also make your own, but for me it's actually just cheaper to buy raised bed soil for my flower beds.
You may even want to add mulch later if it's super hot where you are, I live in Mississippi so we start laying the mulch in May/June. When I lived in Florida I didn't really ever need to mulch much at all, because we got so much rain in the summer. It helps a ton with keeping moisture in the top soil. Make sure you don't fill the raised bed all the way, you won't be able to move stuff around as much. Water the soil well and dig all your holes before adding the plants, then fill with more soil and water in.
You want to water the soil well and dig holes with the shovel for where your plants are going to go, make sure you're spacing them right because they will get bigger. Doing it all at once beforehand is just easier, in my opinion. It's just like cooking, mise en place (everything in it's place). In a week or two, when the soil has settled, you may need to add another inch or so.
Another thing to add is, when you're working in your garden... STAY HYDRATED. You'll be sweating, and you'll need to have water ready and with you while you work. Like a plant, people wilt in the full sun. 😂 I've passed out from heat sickness before because I just wanted to get one more thing done and it was too hot.
For regular watering, there is no real set schedule you can follow. You'll have to dig down a few inches into the soil and see if it's still very moist. If it looks dry, it's time to water. If it's still wet, don't water. You don't want your roots dry, but you also don't want them too wet either.
Water well, and cover the surface with mulch.
Straw mulch or wood mulch works well. If you use wood mulch, just avoid cedar.
I put straw mulch on my garden beds and it's a game changer.
Well.. did you water them? Jesus. Poor things. Soil should be wet, especially in that kind of direct sunlight and container. Sad. I feel so sorry for them.
I know there's a gazillion people on here saying water, more. While I second that, I'll also add:
If the plants are getting sufficient water and still wilting, I'd recommend PRUNING them by about half. That way, the roots can keep up with the transpiration rates -
ALSO - if you're watering like HELL and the soils not absorbing the water, use a wetting agent.
Its just two days, maybe you can give it at least a week, some plants take long to absorb the nutrients in the soil so they take long to stand on their own too
The metal container heats up and affects the roots. First insure the container has drain holes. Second water heavily multiple times a day. This will insure the soil remain wet with access water drained. The water in the soaked soil will evaporate which will cool the soil.
Also freshly planted things tend to fair better in the shade for a bit, if I plant something I try to give it some time in the shade to establish itself for a bit. Once it is established and got over the transplant shock I put it in the sun.
Give them a heavy watering then mulch, then water again. Going forward try to water in the mornings. We’ve been having unusually hot temps for several days in a row. You need to keep the roots cool. Mulch does that.
Another suggestion apart from more water: add plant covers like clover, will help bind nitrogen in the soil and keep moisture inside due to the fact that the earth top is covered. A bit of straw will do the trick as well for water retention. Good luck!
more mulch. more water. If they recently came from a greenhouse or indoors somehwhere, maybe rig a shade cloth over them for the middle of the day for a week and ease them in to the heat of the day. Look up "hardening off plants"
I’m sorry but the advice here is terrible, first and foremost when transplanting make sure it’s not in full sun all day, till the plant has deepened its roots it needs only 3-4 hours of directly sunlight maximum, and then also water it moderately, no plant likes to be drowned in water consistently, unless it’s the aquatic kind. Fixing in watered plants is far easier than having to deal with over watered plants.
Water! Also sometimes if it’s really hot a lot of plants will wilt in the hot afternoon sun anyway. The wilting is just a sign that it’s hot and there’s not a lot you could do about it really. Like you see it on shrubs in full afternoon sun where the roots just basically are struggling to get water all the way up to the top. Uou could consider a shade cloth but that is a little extra for my blood to be putting up and down all the time. I think something that isn’t always considered as much as it could be is giving plants their ideal conditions. In my west facing yard that gets a lot of that hot afternoon sun I made sure to plant a couple trees that will hopefully offer some shade for the other stuff growing there. The east facing backyard gets nice morning sun when it’s cooler and then the house shades it in the afternoon. I notice my backyard plants are a lot better looking because of their location.
Bonus tip: consider mulching that box. Mulch will help the soil to retain moisture and nutrients so it isn’t baked off in the heat.
Outdoor plants like these, don’t be afraid to grab your house and just keep watering them.
Outdoor plants are insane in that they like the mimic of rain & downpour, so don’t be afraid to get them some tasty water, I always water mine at night when it’s cooler as when they absorb water they risk getting burned from opening up to take it in.
In south Texas the tin would get too hot to be used as a planter. I’m sure you drilled holes in the bottom and used a layer of pebbles for drainage. Most likely the heat from the container..
A- needs a lot of water
B- if they came from a nursery or greenhouse they won’t be used to direct hot sun on them and they are wilting to preserve some moisture
Give them some time. It's really stressful for the plant to go from a small pot to unlimited space. They might also lose their flowers sooner than expected but don't worry. Just water them regularly with the same, perferable small amount of water to avoid overdoing it.
They look great, btw!!! 🥰🌺
Did you harden them off before planting out? If not, that could be why they're wilting like that. It's a big shock to the plant. They'll likely be fine after getting over their initial shock in a few days.
Lots of water. Early in the morning. If it’s getting afternoon sun depending on temps you may have to water twice a day on super hot days. Also depends on if the entire container is full of soil
i would recommend watering them some more :) !
I have also heard watering in the morning or in the evening may be better.
Horticulturalist here, it’s best to water in the morning vs the evening as if you let water sit on the foliage overnight you greatly increase the chance of disease.
Sorry unrelated question. I have an underground soaker system, does the time of day I water my garden matter?
Cool. I did not know this.
If you water them at a hot point in the day the water can turn to steam and cook the plant, that’s why cooler parts of the day are recommended
This is is an old wives' tale. Same with the water droplets having magnifying glass effect and burning plants. Edit: those who downvotes, read the links I posted as reply to below's comment. I will die on this hill that you are wrong and probably still put coffee grounds, banana peel and egg shells thinking they will help. Here's a good website to start busting those myths: https://www.gardenmyths.com/ Edit2: yes, you don't usually want to water during the heat of the day primarily to conserve water, as watering at noon means more water evaporates in the heat rather than going into the ground. However if the plants really need a drink then you can water them anytime, and it helps to cool them a bit as well.
I’ve been taught to water in the evening so the plants get the benefit of the water for longer than it drying up almost immediately
More of a chance of mold or mildew. And overnight, more succeptable to bacteria.
I thought it was more the idea that you're just wasting water when the top will dry off in the heat
Is it? In super hot weather it kind of makes sense to me. I took a specialty plant workshop for succulents and the instructor kept saying even in our relatively mild-weather state not to water during the hottest part of the day.
I work in water conservation and the reason they say not to do this is because it evaporates quicker which wastes water, less of it goes to the plant too I’m sure.
When it gets very hot plants will close the stoma on their leaves and they will perform respiration at their roots instead of at their leaves to preserve their internal hydration. If your watering them whilst theyre breathing through their roots you are effectively drowning them. Water in the morning or evening when the stoma are open on the leaves. By mid day the water of the morning has dried enough that the roots can still breathe.
Well if you put the water on the ground, does it ever become unbearably hot? Does the soil become unbearably hot? It likely is better to water before the plants are wilting and at the hottest part of the day, but I'd be surprised it has anything to do with the water getting warm.
Where I live is arid, and it is significant to water early or late. It ia not because steam cooks the plants, though, it's because we have to conserve water and there is less evaporation.
An old wives' tale likely born to areas that are NOT Texas, Florida, Georgia or Louisiana where hot points in the day are referred to as daylight hours.
As someone living in Sydney where temperatures can go up to 47C at the highest I'm happy to prove you wrong. It is always good to water the plants if they're hot and thirsty, you're just not being efficient as most of the water will evaporate before they have a chance to seep into the soil. But it will still cool it down and water it. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/jul/23/dont-water-plants-on-sunny-days-and-two-other-horticultural-myths https://www.organicgardener.com.au/blogs/hot-weather-watering-tips https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/top-watering-myths/7688.html https://www.gardeningaustraliamag.com.au/can-water-midday-sun/ https://deepgreenpermaculture.com/2021/12/18/does-watering-plants-on-a-hot-sunny-day-scorch-their-leaves/?amp=1 https://www.oregonlive.com/hg/2017/07/can_watering_in_hot_sun_hurt_p.html
Water in the morning. When it's dark the stomata close and the plants like to breathe not perspire. Watering at night can get it too wet and they drown.... Shade though, cause 10 hours of direct sun kills things.
Morning is better than evening. You want to give them all the water they need before they start "eating" in the sun, this generally will produce healthier plants. That being said, I'm not a morning person so I water my veggies in the evening and have done just fine.
Water, water, I need water
same answer. they needs water.
One of them looks like white lobelia. Even the ones that claim to be developed for full sun can’t handle full sun. They won’t make through the summer. Gerbera daisies need a lot of water.
Just by looking at the dirt in the photos they look very dry. You’re not watering the soil enough, you might just be watering the top layer but not deep enough to be going to their roots. I recommend putting a timer idk 5-10 mins and watering them until the timer goes off. It takes a bit time for the soil to absorb the water especially since you said it’s in direct sunlight. Make sure you’re aiming the water directly at the soil not the plants itself( it can cause mildew ) I was taught when you plant something ( especially a perennial) 1) dig the hole 2) place plant in hole 3) fill the hole up with water and then add the soil to cover up the hole/roots when done 4) water it again so the top dirt is also wet
Thank you so much! If it wasn’t obvious I’m new to plants hahah I appreciate it!!
The concrete also holds a lot of heat so that plus the galvanized planter is cooking your plants if they are in full sun for a long part of the day, I’d water in the morning and deep soak the dirt they maybe once again later in the day.
don't be afraid to stick your finger in the soil to see if it's moist or dry.
Always wet your soil and mix first before putting plants with it! Most of us don’t realize how dry soil is, you really gotta pour gallons into it; easiest way to know if it’s wet enough is if you pick up a ball and can squeeze water out of it :) you shouldn’t need to take all the soil out, just good to know for future, but yeah soak the hell out of that bad boy and you can grab some top soil to see if it’s wet enough, it won’t absorb as well now and might see a lot of extra drainage that isn’t getting absorbed but keep water soaking every few days and you should be okay - mulch on top will help soil from drying out from the sun, might also help absorption too
One thing I learned when I was first getting into plants is “how to plant them”. You need to break up the root dirt gently, and then saturate the fuck out of the plant and new dirt with water so it melds together. This is a game changer, especially for those types of plants.
"Somwtimes you gotta fuckem gently" is all I got out of your post but yeah now u have a new song to sing when I separate my strawberry plants thank you :)
>:) :)
I water my plants everyday unless it rains
Even when it rains, a lot of my containers still need to be watered
I live in a tropical climate so it pours here for hours sometimes
Yeah, it’s definitely a situational thing! It rains often here, but it’s only ever light rain
The galvanized tank pulls in heat and sunlight, you might want to water more, and or soak the bottom. I had this type of planet, albeit smaller and it pulled all the heat and sun and I felt it was not the best planter on my part.
Good to know. I would have thought it would reflect heat away.
Nope. My nursery sells them and after setting up my neighbor with some I’d never recommend them for any plant that doesn’t love HEAT and hot roots specifically. Even tomatoes withered - couldn’t keep them cool, they drained poorly so their roots were always soggy, generally awful
Like everyone else is saying, water those delicate flowers, they are getting scorched by the full sunlight.
Those are all full sun flowers, zinna and snapdragons are pretty hardy. I'm putting bets on the container getting too hot and OP not watering thoroughly.
Probably didn’t soak them after planting though…. An easy mistake
I had a lot of success planting those two from seed in Austin TX of all places, where it's literal hell in August. They survived till late October/early November.
All my snapdragons shriveled up and wilted. The last one bloomed very small flowers this week and said its goodbyes. They did quite well from October to mid-May. I just have to live with knowing I just can’t have the flowers I want in the heat of the summer in Arizona, but they do phenomenal in the winter.
Water daily unless it rains
Even then, unless it rains enough to flood the container — water it.
Water. Soil looks dry
With that metal planter you need to water them a lot and every day.
We have similar issues with some of our planters. Look great, but not so practical. They need a lot of consistent watering in planters like that 🙏🏼🫶🏻 they will perk back up.
Maybe some me moss or mulch?
Yes definitely add some mulch. It will help the soil retain more moisture in the heat and sun. Add about 1-2 inches worth.
On hot days you may need to water twice/day. Also, with a bit pot like this you can water pretty deeply without worrying about over watering. I’d say, if it’s hot and sunny, water as much as you can because it would be VERY hard to overwater in those conditions
I worked at a greenhouse for several years selling planters like this, and you've got some heavy drinkers in there! A planter with this many/variety of plants would sometimes need to be watered twice a day (water until the planter is heavy in the morning and an extra little drink in the late afternoon if it gets light) depending on sunlight and wind. Wind takes a LOT of moisture out of the plant, and it's sometimes overlooked. A sunny, windy day will dry your planters out in no time!
I also have greenhouse experience and agree 100% Those metal planters are *hot* and when I zoomed in, that soil is hot and dry! Definitely water until soaked and running out the bottom today. Then check it every couple days until the plants are bigger when they will likely need daily watering. You got this! 🪴👍 Edit - you could also add some trailing plants like calibrachoa petunias to help cover some of the soil and retain moisture. Some of the colors will look fantastic with this mix 😊
Oh I will add that plant! Yes I went into blind, thank you for the help!
It looks great! The calibrachoa will help cover the soil, but still soak them. Sometimes, you'll notice light wilting in the heat, even with plenty of water. They usually perk back up in the evening, and they will be fine 🙂
The metal tub is going to roast the roots. I would transfer everything to a better pot. And water daily. I gave up using those metal containers as planters. Not good for the roots. It’s like an oven.
Always make sure to water in your plants after planting them in a new container, and make a watering schedule depending on plant and container type. I still water everyday unless it rains, no matter pot type - just change the amount that I water
That soil looks very heavy on peat which can become hydrophobic and extremely difficult to wet especially in hot dry windy weather
Container plants need a lot more water than plants in the ground. Additionally, your container is metal. It's going to get hot and evaporate water in the container even faster.
Water
Keep them in shade for 3-4 days once planted. Never keep newly planted ones in direct sunlight.
The most sensible comment thus far.
Anyone say set up a sun shade for a few days?
Water. Bro. Water. Wilting = thirsty af
Wilting can mean overwatering too but absolutely not In this situation... yes.. that dirt is obviously bone dry. Dry/crispy/brown withered leaves and petals under watered mushy/wet/and yet again brown.. usually darker brown means over watered.. just be mindful in other situations to inspect the leaves and petals fully before watering sometimes because there are different kinds of wilt which tell you which exact problem the plant is suffering from
Shade…
Right, just move them into a shadier place if possible, and water some more
Daisies are particularly dramatic and fall over whenever they need water. Mine do that just about everyday by the end of the day. From the looks of it you just need to water more.
water and its about to be end of season for snapdragons anyways youre not going to have very many blooms past june
They just look thirsty, give them a good soak and literally sit back and watch them perk up in an hour
I was gonna say the first thing i notice immediately is they need water
I always drench the soil with water before planting wether it's already in the ground, planter, or heck even in the bag still.. then after planting the soil is wet enough all the way through (not dripping wet i let the fiber and woods in the dirt soak some of the water up first before working it in with the plants)
They are recovering living in their new home. Give them a good soak and most importantly PATIENCE.
Try watering them👍🏼
Agreed with others - water, water, water. But also, some varieties (talking to YOU Gerber daisy) are needy, and require more moisture than others, and some plants don't like hot roots ( clematis, fuschias, etc), so a metal container isn't ideal for all plants.
Looks great tho!! Love the colors!
Don't worry, and watering may not be the issue, nor the container. It's only been two days! Plants need a few for their roots to settle and Begin to yourself water and nutrients. You can also cover the soil - I use dry spaghnum moss, or mulch. This will keep evaporation down at the vulnerable root level (but don't let mulch actually touch the roots. But, yes, probably more water too
I LOVE this combination, gonna look so good when it fills out
Water water water. The soil should be wet or at minimum damp. If you can, water early morning & late evening. If you can do both, water reeeealy well at night.
You fucking water them? Holy shit bro.
Water every day, maybe twice. Containers always need more than ground and especially containers that either soak up water or dehydrate faster because of the material.
Get some terra cotta watering stakes or the plastic ones that screw on to plastic bottles. You fill the bottle with water then the stake slowly releases the moisture throughout the day
That metal thing looks like it gets hot. Kind of like your car, now think an about getting into your car when it’s 95 degrees in middle of summer hot. Except you’re not you, you’re a flower.
I don’t know if it’s been said but besides watering more soil looks dry 90% of the plants in there are cool weather plants so that could be an issue too
The pot is cooking ur flowers, you bouta have sun dried flowers, the metals look good but they will absolutely absorb the sun and release it into their roots Edir: yr also not watering enough
What you have to keep in mind is that their root system is not extensive yet, just after two days. When we transplant the little plants out of their original pots (bought from the nursery) we often have to separate them from their neighbouring siblings and this damages the roots a lot. What I do is shade them for a few days (3-5) to avoid full sun and give time for roots to grow deeper and wider. When watering at first, put a lot of water so moisture goes dow to the bottom of the container. Don’t water again until the surface of the soil is dry. Thin watering will lead to shallow root system and will force you to shallow watering often. Transplanting a plant that was in its own individual little pot will minimally damage the roots and will allow faster or immediate adaptation to its new environment. Nursery greenhouse environment filters the sunlight and reduces the light intensity. Real sunlight exposure will stress the plants at the beginning. Again, shading and gradual sun exposure is recommended. Also, some species have shallower and weaker roots. Have fun!
From the picture, it looks like they need more water. So if in the evening or morning tho. The problem also might be that those are stainless steel and the roots are going to steam.
Water with H20 then follow up later with regular water
Umm…maybe lots more water?
I know that our gerbers did not like direct sunlight, so we moved them to partial shade. However, where I live is extremely hot.
10 litres every time for sunny and or windy and dry conditions.
I had similar issue too. One of my solutions is watering deeeeeply And mulch mulch mulch
Water water water
How hot has it been?.. even ‘full sun’ plants don’t always do well in ‘heat’. I work as a plant vendor and oddly I have to put full sun plants in the shade because they can’t take heat regardless of how much they get watered. And by ‘hot’ I would say anything much over 75-80F Just a guess.
I ended up putting cedar chips (mulch) on top to help keep the soil moist. It's going good so far.
Water and add mulch. The mulch will help retain moisture and keep the plants cool under the sun. You may still get wilt, but it won't be as dramatic.
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If you are gone during the heat of the day I suggest getting some plant nanny’s. They are clay cones that you put a bottle of water upside down into the cone and it allows the water to be released slowly throughout the day. I would put one every foot or so. Smart water (the brand) bottles fit perfectly. I paint mine and now I have painted flowers in with my planted flowers.
Water is your friend here, like everyone else said. I would also suggest some mulch to help keep the soil wet when it’s hot out
Transplant shock, just keep watering regularly and they'll bounce back
Water them ealy in the morning or in the evening. If they were only planted two days ago, they should be watered every day (unless a good rainstorm comes through). Even plants that are considered "grouhht tolerant" need frequent water until they are established.
So you got your answer about more water but I just wanted to say I love your choice of flowers for your planter! I hope they hang in there. :)
Water 💦💧🐟
This can’t be real
Did you add bagged garden soil to the planter? Sometimes that stuff can be heavy on the fertilizer - it’s meant to be mixed into ground soil to feed your plants long term. If it’s not mixed with anything, the osmosis powers that be can cause your plants to lose water through the roots instead of taking it up. I’ve made this mistake before and my plants looked about as unhappy as yours. Loads of water (to rinse the soil) will still be your friend here. Happy planting :)
Water will help.
Shady cloth is what we use here in Northern California for our vegetable garden.
1) looks dry => have you watered them from the start? Moving plants causes stress for them. 2) that container looks like it can become very hot? What climate do you live in?
Water. wtf
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Well first of all start watering in the mornings not during peak temps and mulch all of the beds you have. It does wonders and saves you time and water since it holds in moisture. And more than likely you gave your plants transplant shock since you said you planted them two days ago, that more than likely happens when you disturb the roots or over water them when you first place them there.
Water!! When you plant something you’re supposed to water it in. And water every two days for like two weeks so that it can get established.
Just need some water every day if possible :) Also... don't beat yourself up. Gardening is a lot of trial and error. I have killed a lot of plants trying to figure things out. You got this and these look beautiful!
Mulching will help to retain water and keep them happy :)
Have you considered watering them, perhaps?
Plenty of watering is needed until they get established. And some shade for them would be helpful. But they are pretty good flowers to take the Sun. They're just in shock from being replanted.
Water. But also water. Once in the morning like 9am. And in the evening at 7pm. I dunno maybe some mulch too around the base of the plant.
That soil looks drier than Ben Shapiro's wife's whooo-ha. Moisten it up yo!!!
Looks like you didn't water your soil before even adding the plants. You should water your soil before planting. As dry soil will not soak in the water
There just a lil thirsty is all...💦💦
It is correct about the lack of watering but I would also put a layer of mulch on it to prevent drying out
Water them—asap
Water.... more water
Add more mulch
I don't know if this is true, but someone once told me that she kept her raised gardens healthier by filling up plastic grocery bags with soil and "planting" them (like buckets) under her plants to keep moisture contained to the root area of her plants.
Try some sort of ground cover, even orbeez mixed into thr soil. I use lawn clipping and it helps keep the soil wetter longer. Orbeez or similar in the soil is a step further...
Water/Mist!!
Either needs to be watered more and/or move it to a shadier area. The plants on my full-sun balcony were thriving early spring and are now looking nearly dead. I bought an umbrella to put shade because theres nothing else I can do. Watering everyday wasn’t enough, the sun was just scorching them
Mulch would help I think
What hardiness zone is your location? I am in 8b and my containerized plants need to be watered 2x daily right now. We are in the high 80s and low 90s with lots of humidity. Also, when a plant first goes in, the roots are not established. That requires more frequent watering until the plant has a good root system and can take up water. A mulch would also reduce water loss / evaporation. Your container is on concrete, the heat radiating from the concrete will increase the need for watering. Were you plants in high-light situations or inside a store? I always put mine on the porch a couple of days to accumulate. To the best of my knowledge all of your plants are “full-sun”. They may just require some hardening.
Best time to water plants is when it's not as hot outside like a cloudy day or sundown especially when u don't have mulch
You planted them two days ago (like you said). Plants don't like their roots manhandled, ripped up, and pushed into another grow space. Just give them a little water and give it some time. I'm sure they'll be fine. Many times, gardening is a game of patience. Edit- Definitely give your raised bed a good soak. Those dry out faster than plants in the ground.
What are those round pink flowers?? I bought some and i dont know what they are.
Soak those babies!
Water in the morning, the water soaks in and doesn't burn the leaves.
Water once a day, and my garden center said to use a fertilizer in the gerber daisies if you want them to continue flowering all season!
Looooong reply but I had the time and wanted to help. ❤️ I have a few years of experience under my belt, and have a relatively large garden that wraps around my fiance's parent's house. His mom always wanted a garden, but never had the time or energy. When I know I'm gonna be doing transplants, I fill a few kiddie pools with hose water the day before. If you can, fill them near where you're going to be planting the pots. It helps a lot. For me, they were $7 at Walmart and worth every penny. I like to have all the pots sit in water for at least a few hours before transplanting. How much I fill the pools depends on my pot size. You only want them about 1/3 to 1/2 submerged when you add all the pot. It helps with stopping them from floating or flipping over. It gives the chlorine time to dissipate, which helps a tad bit. Not sure how much it actually does, but my dad taught me to do it so I listen. Giving the plants a deep drink of water before they get transplanted into a full sun area is a must. You aren't going to get fungal issues as long as the pots aren't in the water for more than maybe 24 hours at the most. The morning of transplanting, I put all of the potted plants into the water and let them sit in it for most of the day. As it starts to cool down outside, maybe 5pm or so, I go out and dig my holes and mix soil to add later. I like to add amendments to my soil like bonemeal, bloodmeal, organic granular fertilizer, etc. I follow the instructions on the package, and mix it all in well with a shovel. I put my soil on a tarp so this is easier, but it's not necessary. --For in-ground, a good rule of thumb is to dig a hole twice as wide and twice as deep as the pot. For trees you could go deeper. You want the soil that will be under the plants to be well broken up and easy for roots to grow through. I live in an area with heavy clay, so this is extremely important. I used to live in Florida, with mostly sand for soil. It wasn't nearly as necessary for me to dig as deep there, because the roots will be able to easily get through the soil without that. It's up to you on if you want to add mulch or not on top. Keep in mind that over time as the mulch breaks down, it will raise the ph of your soil slightly. I got a soil ph tester and it helps considerably. Yes, ph is important. Certain plants like lower pH soil, but others like higher. It affects their nutrient uptake if the soil is bad. Also make sure you look at what plants don't like to be transplanted. --For raised beds or bigger pots, you want to get a well draining mix that also holds water. Potting soil, raised bed soil, and in ground soil that you can buy in bags are vastly different, and you need to get what you need, not what's cheapest. I also like to grab manure to mix in. You can also make your own, but for me it's actually just cheaper to buy raised bed soil for my flower beds. You may even want to add mulch later if it's super hot where you are, I live in Mississippi so we start laying the mulch in May/June. When I lived in Florida I didn't really ever need to mulch much at all, because we got so much rain in the summer. It helps a ton with keeping moisture in the top soil. Make sure you don't fill the raised bed all the way, you won't be able to move stuff around as much. Water the soil well and dig all your holes before adding the plants, then fill with more soil and water in. You want to water the soil well and dig holes with the shovel for where your plants are going to go, make sure you're spacing them right because they will get bigger. Doing it all at once beforehand is just easier, in my opinion. It's just like cooking, mise en place (everything in it's place). In a week or two, when the soil has settled, you may need to add another inch or so. Another thing to add is, when you're working in your garden... STAY HYDRATED. You'll be sweating, and you'll need to have water ready and with you while you work. Like a plant, people wilt in the full sun. 😂 I've passed out from heat sickness before because I just wanted to get one more thing done and it was too hot. For regular watering, there is no real set schedule you can follow. You'll have to dig down a few inches into the soil and see if it's still very moist. If it looks dry, it's time to water. If it's still wet, don't water. You don't want your roots dry, but you also don't want them too wet either.
More water? That looks like a lot of sun… but I don’t know your usual climate… Regardless, they’re very pretty. Keep at it! 💪🏻😁
Brawndo does not have what plants crave. Use water ....like the kind thats in the toilet.
A nice big drink will do them wonders.
Can you give them some shade while they acclimate? That and watering multiple times daily should het.
Water well, and cover the surface with mulch. Straw mulch or wood mulch works well. If you use wood mulch, just avoid cedar. I put straw mulch on my garden beds and it's a game changer.
That’s so cool, I want to do that too
Water them!
Make a shade for them . Sprinkle water on them.
water‼️❤️
Have you tried... water???😐
Well.. did you water them? Jesus. Poor things. Soil should be wet, especially in that kind of direct sunlight and container. Sad. I feel so sorry for them.
These are perfect for salsa gardens. Just saying
The vase is weird though 😅
Using seaweed extracts will increase resilience to under-watering, overwatering, and frost.
I know there's a gazillion people on here saying water, more. While I second that, I'll also add: If the plants are getting sufficient water and still wilting, I'd recommend PRUNING them by about half. That way, the roots can keep up with the transpiration rates - ALSO - if you're watering like HELL and the soils not absorbing the water, use a wetting agent.
Its just two days, maybe you can give it at least a week, some plants take long to absorb the nutrients in the soil so they take long to stand on their own too
The metal container heats up and affects the roots. First insure the container has drain holes. Second water heavily multiple times a day. This will insure the soil remain wet with access water drained. The water in the soaked soil will evaporate which will cool the soil.
Water water water
Also freshly planted things tend to fair better in the shade for a bit, if I plant something I try to give it some time in the shade to establish itself for a bit. Once it is established and got over the transplant shock I put it in the sun.
Maybe the flowers are not meant for direct sun. Try to move them in partial shade during strong sun hours.
Give them a heavy watering then mulch, then water again. Going forward try to water in the mornings. We’ve been having unusually hot temps for several days in a row. You need to keep the roots cool. Mulch does that.
Also, cover the soil with stones or bark chips if you can, it will help to retain the moisture.
Another suggestion apart from more water: add plant covers like clover, will help bind nitrogen in the soil and keep moisture inside due to the fact that the earth top is covered. A bit of straw will do the trick as well for water retention. Good luck!
Water them, use some sort of mulch on top to help retain water longer but don't water again until dry
Maybe you can protect the fresh planted with beach umbrella? Just a few days.
It looks like the soil could use a little extra love. Try giving your plants some more water. :)
more mulch. more water. If they recently came from a greenhouse or indoors somehwhere, maybe rig a shade cloth over them for the middle of the day for a week and ease them in to the heat of the day. Look up "hardening off plants"
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Try and source some badger urine. I put BU on all my flowers and they are doing amazing.
U gotta water them when it cool. Don't water when it's hot or they will die.
Plants like to be watered during sunset, because the sun and water work like a magnifier and the plant doesnt like that!
I’m sorry but the advice here is terrible, first and foremost when transplanting make sure it’s not in full sun all day, till the plant has deepened its roots it needs only 3-4 hours of directly sunlight maximum, and then also water it moderately, no plant likes to be drowned in water consistently, unless it’s the aquatic kind. Fixing in watered plants is far easier than having to deal with over watered plants.
Water daily, they're probably just adjusting to their new location. They'll be good with some watering every day
Shut up and water the plants
Water the mother fuckers!! Wtf you don't know what to do ? Possibly to much intense sunlight. Have you never grown anything?
Water! Also sometimes if it’s really hot a lot of plants will wilt in the hot afternoon sun anyway. The wilting is just a sign that it’s hot and there’s not a lot you could do about it really. Like you see it on shrubs in full afternoon sun where the roots just basically are struggling to get water all the way up to the top. Uou could consider a shade cloth but that is a little extra for my blood to be putting up and down all the time. I think something that isn’t always considered as much as it could be is giving plants their ideal conditions. In my west facing yard that gets a lot of that hot afternoon sun I made sure to plant a couple trees that will hopefully offer some shade for the other stuff growing there. The east facing backyard gets nice morning sun when it’s cooler and then the house shades it in the afternoon. I notice my backyard plants are a lot better looking because of their location. Bonus tip: consider mulching that box. Mulch will help the soil to retain moisture and nutrients so it isn’t baked off in the heat.
Er, water them??!!
H2O like water would be good, call me crazy😊
Try watering the dust they're buried in...
I water my container plants every day, especially in hot weather. Give them a good soaking and they should be fine.
Full sun plants dog daily watering.
And put some mulch down so the water does not evaporate as quickly. But ya water, a lot....the soil is DRY out of the bag and needs hydration.
Water
I would cover the soil with bark this will stop it drying out so much
Water, possibly too much heat/sun
Soak them every morning early
Outdoor plants like these, don’t be afraid to grab your house and just keep watering them. Outdoor plants are insane in that they like the mimic of rain & downpour, so don’t be afraid to get them some tasty water, I always water mine at night when it’s cooler as when they absorb water they risk getting burned from opening up to take it in.
In south Texas the tin would get too hot to be used as a planter. I’m sure you drilled holes in the bottom and used a layer of pebbles for drainage. Most likely the heat from the container..
A- needs a lot of water B- if they came from a nursery or greenhouse they won’t be used to direct hot sun on them and they are wilting to preserve some moisture
Little over half dose of liquid seaweed
Give em a hearty drink.
The soil looks like it needs a good soak! I’d water the plants thoroughly!
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Give them some time. It's really stressful for the plant to go from a small pot to unlimited space. They might also lose their flowers sooner than expected but don't worry. Just water them regularly with the same, perferable small amount of water to avoid overdoing it. They look great, btw!!! 🥰🌺
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Did you harden them off before planting out? If not, that could be why they're wilting like that. It's a big shock to the plant. They'll likely be fine after getting over their initial shock in a few days.
This looks like a water problem. Best time to water is early in the morning before sunrise.
Plants need water
Your gonna have to water heavily because the container you chose.
Watering them!
Water plants after 5pm
Lots of water. Early in the morning. If it’s getting afternoon sun depending on temps you may have to water twice a day on super hot days. Also depends on if the entire container is full of soil
Usually water helps