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title: "Got this beauty a week ago, but the soil is still very wet. Any…"
description: "Got this beauty a week ago, but the soil is still very wet. Any suggestions or should I just let it dry on its own?"
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community: "Show your plants"
author: "Gabby"
published: "2025-06-16T03:31:04.542351Z"
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# Got this beauty a week ago, but the soil is still very wet. Any…

_Posted by Gabby on 2025-06-16_

Got this beauty a week ago, but the soil is still very wet. Any suggestions or should I just let it dry on its own?

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## 2 comments

### Skimbutt commented on 2025-06-16

The leaves are very thick, so they are able to hold more water, I let mine dry out almost completely

#### Gabby replied on 2025-06-16

Ohhh okay, thank you!

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