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title: "Bought this guy one month ago from Walmart. I have yet to water it as…"
description: "Bought this guy one month ago from Walmart. I have yet to water it as it’s still a bit moist under the top inch. Should I be concerned?"
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author: "Aaron"
published: "2023-09-13T23:56:45.39Z"
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# Bought this guy one month ago from Walmart. I have yet to water it as…

_Posted by Aaron on 2023-09-13_

Bought this guy one month ago from Walmart. I have yet to water it as it’s still a bit moist under the top inch. Should I be concerned?

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## 5 comments

### Planter commented on 2023-09-13

No you shouldn’t be concerned

### Charlie commented on 2023-09-14

Nah, luckily snake plants thrive with not a lot of water—you can usually go a big distance between watering!

### Cheryl commented on 2023-09-14

No I wouldn’t water it yet either. I find Walmart drenches their houseplants when they’re trying to sell them. I have waited two months before watering a big rubber plant that I bought from Walmart because it was so soaking wet when I brought it home.

Beautiful plant too BTW — standing nice and tall with wide leaves that aren’t curling in on themselves. 👌

### Bigredamazon commented on 2023-09-14

You want to make sure the entire pot is dry before watering again. I use a knitting needle to check the moisture. It’s basically the same as the toothpick test when you bake something. If there is soil on the needle when you take it out there’s moisture and don’t need to water just yet.

### Bamathor commented on 2023-09-14

I agree with everyone I would wait and not over water as this would lead to droopy leaves. I suggest maybe going with a airier soil mix If you have a tendency of over watering. I know I do! 😂

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