Online timer for 130 seconds
Starting the timer for a second run lets you move along the veranda instead of guessing whether each pot received its share. Over two minutes and ten seconds, water can soak into the mix while you check the saucer, shift the spout to a dry patch, or prepare the next container without turning a measured watering into a hurried splash.
Moving between pots may send the timer tab into the background, but the countdown should continue while the browser remains open and the device stays awake. Its alert can be delayed or missed if the phone puts the browser to sleep, so glance at the tab before giving another pot its measured pour. That matters when the second run is meant to match the first.
Repeating the watering interval on a hot Australian veranda does not always mean adding the same amount again. Sun-warmed terracotta and dry potting mix may absorb water quickly, while a shaded plastic pot can still hold moisture below the surface. Let drainage and the feel of the mix guide the pour, especially during a heatwave, rather than treating the second run as an automatic extra serve.
Common questions
When should I give a veranda pot a little longer on the second run?
A larger pot, very dry mix, or water running off a crusted surface may need a slower follow-up. Pause the pour briefly if water is escaping over the rim rather than soaking in.
What if the pot finishes taking water before the second run ends?
Stop watering that pot and use the remaining time to check its drainage or move to the next container. An interval is a guide, not a reason to leave roots sitting in a full saucer.
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