Pro tip: I used to drown my succulents in Tucson with weekly water, but a cracked pot and a $15 moisture meter showed me they thrive on neglect.

Anyone else find their plants do better when you stop trying so hard?

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Totally! It's like they sense your worry and give up. I moved from a humid place to a dry one and killed my first batch by watering on my old schedule. The survivors are the ones I basically forgot on a shelf. That moisture meter was a game changer for me too, it proved I was always wrong about when they were thirsty.

elliot_allen6513h ago

Tell you what, that's the real secret right there. My peace lily used to get yellow leaves every time I looked at it funny. Stuck it in a corner with less light and only water when it droops, now it's huge. Plants really do thrive on a bit of neglect, like they're built for tougher conditions than our living rooms.

the_wesley13h ago

My moisture meter showed me I was drowning my snake plant for months, lol.