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Mar 10, 2022 10:59 PM CST

Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
Not all who wander are lost

GigiPlumeria said: Tarev has a great suggestion of sticking a toothpick or stick to determine if the bottom of the pots are still wet.

That idea has been used for years on all sorts of plants, including orchids. I have a friend (a professional orchid grower) who leaves the bamboo skewers in the pots, pulling them out to check moisture then pushing them back in.

Once you get to know your plants you won't need the skewer but its very handy for new plants and more reliable than a moisture meter.

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