Likewise, does capillary matting work?
Capillary matting divide the water from the bottom so that the plants are irrigated equally. The advantage of irrigation from the bottom of the plant is a better development of the roods in the pot. For the best result its important that the capillary mats are placed in the right position and are used in the right way.
Also Know, which way up does capillary matting go? Use the matting either way up - its' dark side is useful for hiding unsightly soil spillage and help discourage algae growth while its' white side will reflect more light which can be beneficial when growing light sensitive plants.
Also asked, can you wash capillary matting?
Also, capillary mats become dirty over time and algae may even start to grow on them. You can easily fix this by washing your mat in the washing machine using laundry detergent and a bit of bleach. You can use capillary mats over and over if you wash them every few months.
How do you use water retaining matting?
Use - Water the matting by hand or by dripping directly onto it, the water will spread evenly across the matting maintaining an ample supply of water and a humid atmosphere for your plants.
