Mine soak, one at a time, and in a particular order, in a wide stainless steel mixing bowl. Between uses the bowl is washed with hot water/detergent/ammonia solution, rinsed very well, and dried.
I do longer soaking periods for increased humidity and more (hydration) endurance for the plants – hoping it buys more time (than otherwise) until the next watering will be needed. I am supposed to take a great deal of rest and keep off my feet as much as I (practically) can. I suppose I am influenced by my particularly thirsty terrestrial plants too. Most every spring, our lawn suffers from drought. When we have given it enough water for long enough for the grass to restore itself to nice green condition, giving the ground more water then helps the grass to hold off dehydration. Same with hydrangeas having wilted from heat and/or dry conditions – when they have perked back up after a good watering, they are very nearly in need of more water because of having taken up so much water from their soil; giving them more water then helps hold off their next wilting. [Is it okay to mention other plant types on here?]
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