Overwatering?

Am i right that if the container has drain holes you cant really overwater it?

I know it would wash the goodness out of the soil but it should just drain to a sensible point?

 

A lot of plants don't like sitting with permanently wet roots so allow to dry between waterings.
Also depends on the compost you have got in the container, their water holding capacity varies considerably and some hold a lot more water than others.
A lot of people use about a third grit or perlite to two thirds compost, sometimes half grit half compost.

 

Apparently plant roots need air as well as water, with the exception of aquatic plants.
So permanently wet compost could cause the roots to rot.

 

I didn't mention but its pretty fast draining soil/compost so certainly not waterlogged.

 

Well i think the original question was can you over water if a pot has drainage holes.
I think the answer is yes you can.
Lots of people do.

 

It may be worthwhile checking that the holes are clear! Some pot bases are likely to 'seal' on a flat surface.Some folk use pot feet, or three similar sized pebbles to allow clearance to drain fully.

 

Yep, holes are clear. They are all standing on coarse gravel as well