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title: "is it time to water?"
description: "is it time to water?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JTKPVVVnTWq8RdIJ8lW6Rg/xxTnjdc3R_uVHPY-LWUGRw"
community: "Lithops Lovers"
author: "bryan"
published: "2024-03-10T23:28:57.369135Z"
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# is it time to water?

_Posted by bryan on 2024-03-10_

is it time to water?

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## 2 comments

### GreenLeaf commented on 2024-03-11

If it’s also slightly squishy when you squeeze it, I would say yes. How long since the last time you watered? If you’re a little unsure, I would put a very light amount around the plant, wait 12-24 hrs to see if it smooths out and gets harder. If it helped then you can water appropriately.

#### Dave\_opuntiaface replied on 2024-03-26

100% support this.

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