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How long does bottom watering take? I’ve never done it and my plant has been in the water for about 1.5 hours now and the top is still bone dry
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Anonymous 4w

i just let my plant drink until just beneath the top feels pretty wet. if ur soil is not absorbing water, u can leave it sitting for longer to try to rehydrate it because it might be hydrophobic!

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Anonymous 4w

Yes yay happens sometimes. Depends on the type of mixture and compaction, plant rooting, and pot size. the soil might be “hydrophobic” meaning it can’t soak up water. I’d try poking some holes in the soil and try again.

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Anonymous 4w

Try checking the top 1-2 inch of soil, sometimes you won’t see it on the surface

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