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title: "I’m going on a trip, I leave Sunday and I will be back four days…"
description: "I’m going on a trip, I leave Sunday and I will be back four days later. Does anybody have any tips/recommendations for my plants? I don’t feel it’s necessary…"
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# I’m going on a trip, I leave Sunday and I will be back four days…

_Posted by Maddie on 2024-07-11_

I’m going on a trip, I leave Sunday and I will be back four days later. Does anybody have any tips/recommendations for my plants? I don’t feel it’s necessary to get a plant sitter, since I’m only gone for a little bit, but my plans have been thriving, and I don’t want to cause any harm to them. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!!

## 7 comments

### Ji11 commented on 2024-07-11

Most plants do well being unwatered for at least a week. If you have plants in smaller pots that do tend to dry out before 4 days then you could always place the thirsty ones in a dish of water.

#### Maddie replied on 2024-07-11

Okay, thank you!!

### Kades commented on 2024-07-11

I would say unless they are expecting a watering while you were gone you have nothing to worry about. Even then in my opinion I would rather water them a few days late unless they’re completely dry the day you leave

The other thing I’d suggest is set your thermostat on auto if it’s hot in your area.

### Mads commented on 2024-07-12

Also less light = less water used.

### @plant\_mommiez commented on 2024-07-24

For plants that like water \& humidity: I like to give some water, maybe mist, and then put a clear plastic bag over my plants. It helps keep the humidity in but also lets sun still come through

### @plant\_mommiez commented on 2024-07-24

I see this was 2 weeks ago - how did your plants do?

#### Maddie replied on 2024-07-24

My one succulent shot up, and grew so much. I was trying to water propagate my string of dolphins and it grew mold.. so I’m not sure what happened there. Some of my others plants looked a little droopy but after I watered them they looked a lot better

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