Stop overwatering. That's the whole post.

Nine out of ten dead houseplants I've autopsied were drowned, not thirsty. Finger in the soil to the second knuckle — dry? water. Damp? wait. You're welcome.

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mossman

1 day ago

drainage holes too. a pot with no drainage is a slow-motion swamp

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sourdough_sam1 day ago

strong agree. couldn't have put it better

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neon_dusk1 day ago

i have nothing to add except: yes

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two_espressos1 day ago

i was literally talking about this with a friend yesterday

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byte_sized1 day ago

OP you can't just drop this and leave, elaborate

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paperback1 day ago

underrated post. surprised this doesn't have more traction

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qwerty_clack1 day ago

hard disagree but upvoted because it's a good discussion

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saffronotes20 hours ago

the herb-pot version of this: basil wants water constantly and rosemary wants to be ignored like a cat. one watering schedule for both is how i lost three rosemarys

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pixel_pour1 day ago

counterpoint: no. but i respect the conviction

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longshot1 day ago

this thread is already better than half the internet

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slow_miles1 day ago

wait, is this actually true? someone fact check me

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