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jlmhmf

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Why should you apply water to plants in pots with drainage holes until it comes out the bottom?
 
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How can you determine by touch if a plant needs water?
 
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dreamfighter72

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Answer to Question 1

To make sure that all the medium in the pot has been wet

Answer to Question 2

Feel the surface of the soil. If it feels dry the plant needs water.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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