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Step 2 of 4 · Houseplants That Live

Finger or stick two knuckles down

Finger or stick two knuckles down — step 2 of 4 in Houseplants That Live. Dry? Water until it drains. Wet? Walk away. Snake plants want to dry more than pothos. Winter: less often.

The pot should feel lighter when it's thirsty.
The pot should feel lighter when it's thirsty.

Free gardening tip: Finger or stick two knuckles down (step 2 of 4 from "Houseplants That Live").

Dry? Water until it drains. Wet? Walk away. Snake plants want to dry more than pothos.

Winter: less often. A calendar 'every Sunday' is how you drown them in January.

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