How To Determine When Your Plant Needs Water
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Inspect your plant for signs like dry, crinkling leaves
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Look at the soil to see if it looks and feels visibly dry
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Feel beneath the surface, often can still be moist even if it looks dry on top
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You may notice lots of soil sticking to your fingers if it is still moist
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Use a moisture meter to get an exact reading on soil moisture below the surface
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Stick it into the soil to get a reading. Most plants like to be watered when they are dry
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Water deeply and let drain
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