- watering
- store water in leaves and stems
- do not water too often; it is better to underwater than over water
- if the top soil is dry to the touch you can water
- in nature they are used to heavy rains then dry periods
- generally every 2-3 weeks
- water until it drips out of the bottom of the pot
- water more when it is hot, less or not at all during cooler temperatures, high humidity and rain
- overwatered plants
- the leaves will start to turn translucent or yellow and feel mushy to the touch; black spots can also occur on the leaf or stem
- underwatered
- leaves will be soft to the touch and wrinkled
- how to water
- never use a spray bottle; use watering bottles or cans that have a long spout
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