What is the best way to water plants?

Basic around-the-house plants in pots. My main question is, should you focus on wetting the leaves, or just the dirt where the roots are located. My assumption is that watering the plant's leaves and stems is useless, as they do not absorb water that way. Like humans do not eat food through their skin...

What is the best way to water plants?
No, leaves don't do the drinking, the roots do. Carefully water onto the soil. Houseplants are frequently killed by well-meaning owners who water them too much. Unless your plants specifically like being soggy, feel the soil first. If it's not dry, don't water.



Inside plants also get dusty though - which outside plants, with wind and rain, don't get. Maybe twice a year, I put my houseplants in the tub and turn on the shower. They like this occasionally.
Reply:Generally, water the soil and now again use a fine spray to clean the leaves of dust. Larger leaves would benefit by using a soft cloth dampened with milk. The real killer of houseplants is to overwater them, so after watering remove excess water that hasn't been absorbed by the soil from the pot saucers.
Reply:do not overwater. 1 or 2 per week? mist %26amp; talk to them everyday. check 4 bugs %26amp; give them physical stimulation.