Hello, I updated my watering schedule to hopefully be accurate, I will always water according to whether the plant IS growing, not when it is growing.
For clarity, these are for when the plant is not active/growing, but also not dormant
Green: Water every week, 100ml roughly
Green + Yellow: Water every 2 weeks, 100ml roughly
Blue: Dormant, every 4 weeks, 100ml
During Growth
Green Grow: Water just before drying, 100ml or houseplant equivalent roughly? Need a answer here
Yellow Grow: Water when dry, 100ml or houseplant equivalent roughly? Need a final answer here
I hope this sort of makes things clear, I mostly need to know how much to water them when they are not actively growing!
by Workable_Ocelot
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I agree with the comments on your other post that it’s kind of a gut feel thing. I’ll add with the watering amount however, when they’re growing and if it’s warm / full sun it’s hard to overwater these types of plants. The best thing to do is just drench them with a hose. When they’re dormant, some stuff prefers no water at all, and other stuff likes just a light spritz of water.
You’re not really reading the advice that’s being provided.
If you really need a measurement for water, use the volume of the pot. 3L pot? 3L water. At least that way you can know the soil is being drenched right through.
I have a slightly different method:
Assuming roots are not shot, I base myself on turgidity.
I let caudex plants shrivel a tiny bit and then water until hard as rock.
I will have a look into purchasing terracotta pots with a hole in them
I’ve been reading most of the responses in all your posts about this and I can appreciate the thoughtfulness of putting together the watering schedule—it’s a solid starting point. That said, in practice, plants often need a more flexible approach. Factors like weather, soil, and growth stage can all affect how much water a plant needs at any given time.
It’s usually more effective to water based on observation—checking soil moisture and watching for signs from the plant. A common-sense, responsive approach tends to work better than a fixed schedule.
Lastly, good luck growing without drainage holes—that’s a bold choice. Most of my plants are outdoors and fully exposed, so I personally wouldn’t risk growing anything without proper drainage. Over the years, my collection has naturally thinned out, leaving only the plants I find most interesting and meaningful. It’s evolved through a lot of trial and error, and reflects everything I’ve learned along the way.
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