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Oct 17, 2016 12:13 PM CST
Name: Ren
(Zone 7a)
Okay! To clarify my watering habits.... lightly would probably not be the right word. It's a very large pot, so I usually wait until the soil is starting to feel a little less than damp, not dry, but past the point when it is very soft to touch, and then I give it a good drink, until I estimate the water could reach the bottom layers of the soil. Every now and then, a little does run out the bottom, because I'm certainly not measuring. I also take into account the amount of sun it's getting if it seems like it could be drying out faster from that (though that hasn't been an issue since we got through August).

I think I'll put it back on the windowsill for now, at least until it gets much colder. I live in a loft apartment, so my options for space in the sun are limited. Some of the leaves will probably touch the glass, but I'll keep an eye on it if it gets too cold.


My husband is starting to get curious - he took a look when I put the first cutting into a real pot, but yesterday he looked around and said, wait, you had one plant and now there are 5! The cuttings are sitting around on our countertops and bookshelves. If all of them are successful I will be gifting to a couple friends. Crossing Fingers!

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