Not sure if I’m watering enough

I usually pick up the buckets to weight but some of the grown ladies feel heavy for 4-5 days. Is this normal? Any other way to tell when they are thirsty?

Houstonhydro said:

I usually pick up the buckets to weight but some of the grown ladies feel heavy for 4-5 days. Is this normal? Any other way to tell when they are thirsty?

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When the leaves start drooping and the stems are weak and floppy is a good time. If the leaves are drooping but the stems are stiff and rigid the plant is over watered.

I make my own moisture control mix. You should come to the n side and learn lol.

Hydrotech364 said:

I make my own moisture control mix. You should come to the n side and learn lol.

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You in Houston?

Yep extreme Northside. Just a little south of the King's Wood!

that sucks. some pots dry out real fast while others dont and remain heavy. even with proper soil mixing there will always be a few that hold water. some plants grow faster or vent more water, forget what its called but plants evaporate to move water, and they evaporate water to stay cool. im guessing thats a huge factor why pots stay waterlogged while others are bone dry.

I’m going to tell you a secret tip, take a long bamboo squewer and stick it all the way in the dirt. LEAVE IT THERE. Then if you are ever wondering about the moisture of the soil, pull the bamboo stick out, and feel it. different spots on the stick will be wet/dry/damp.. and that can help tell you if you should water