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title: "Worried that she might be under watered. I read online that curling…"
description: "Worried that she might be under watered. I read online that curling leaves means it’s underwatered. I watered her yesterday with the apps schedule: I never…"
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author: "chynnaadoll_"
published: "2024-05-08T14:49:42.297135Z"
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# Worried that she might be under watered. I read online that curling…

_Posted by chynnaadoll\_ on 2024-05-08_

Worried that she might be under watered. I read online that curling leaves means it’s underwatered. I watered her yesterday with the apps schedule: I never water until the water comes out of the drainage holes. Should I?

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## 10 comments

### Jake commented on 2024-05-08

I personally water until it starts draining from the holes. I do it with all my plants and they seem to be doing well 👏🏼

#### chynnaadoll\_ replied on 2024-05-08

Thank you so much I appreciate your advice!

#### Jake replied on 2024-05-08

I heard some great advice, you can never over water with the amount of water you use as it will drain. Over watering mostly happens when you water too frequently as it doesn’t give time for the soil to dry

#### chynnaadoll\_ replied on 2024-05-08

That’s true! I never thought of it that way. Plus I use this app watering schedule. So, I will keep that in mind. Thanks!

#### Jake replied on 2024-05-08

Good luck with it, you’ve got this 🙌🏼

#### Sydnei replied on 2024-05-08

i would use caution watering when the app suggests. (only bc the weather/sunlight/humidity can change the need)  
just use it as a reminder to check your plant. water thoroughly once your plant is dry.

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### MudSkipper Jnr commented on 2024-05-08

Agree with Sydnei. It’s a reminder however I always check with a wooden skewer. Stab it in the substrate, leave it a minute \& remove. If soil sticks, it’s damp, if it comes out dry - the soil is dry \& the plant is ready for a drink xxx

#### chynnaadoll\_ replied on 2024-05-08

Thanks so much! I will use this trick.

#### MudSkipper Jnr replied on 2024-05-08

Ur Welcome 🙏

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