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Originally Posted by sirdoofus
Ok, will do. I have noticed the mix seems to ‘dry out’ rapidly, so what you suggest might very well be going on. Thank you
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If the plant is actively growing it's using and transpiring moisture.
Being dry is a good thing between waterings because it causes the roots to seek out moisture and grow additional fine root structure.
You might have noticed small water droplets at the edges of the leaves(guttation) occasionally after watering and in the morning. The plant is doing what plants do. When I do watering and maintenance my shirt gets wet.
Your easiest test and one of the best I think is to observe the weight of your container when watered versus dry when you pick it up. Mine are usaully on the light side.
If the container is heavy or half heavy it gets no water.
You probably practice all of this but others might find a takeaway in there somewhere.