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Keep plants alive while on holiday

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    Group them off the window.

    Together, bright room, out of direct sun. Grouping raises humidity and slows drinking.

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    Soak everything before leaving.

    Full watering, saucers emptied, the day before.

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    Wick water to the heavy drinkers.

    Cotton string from a water jar into the pot soil. Physics waters while you swim.

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    Or bathtub the moisture lovers.

    Ferns and calatheas on a wet towel in the tub, a little standing water beneath the towel.

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    Skip the plant sitter for two weeks.

    Under two weeks, the setup above beats an enthusiastic overwaterer.

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No gear needed. Your pot, a timer and ice are enough. That is the point.

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