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Posted 2Y ago by @JoyousPinoak

Soil drying way too slow

*please read my entire post before commenting πŸ™Œ* Hey guys! I’ve been having a big issue with every single one of my plants lately. Indoor and outdoor. Every time I water, it will take over a month for the soil to dry out. It takes two weeks for the topsoil to dry out and it’s getting really annoying. I am not overwatering 😭. I know I’m not. But my plants are showing overwatering symptoms because it takes literal AGES for the soil to dry. Every other plant has a different kind of soil so I know it’s not a specific brand. It isn’t humid in my house. I am soooo confused. In my latest case, I have a string of tears that was watered 3 weeks ago and is STILL soggy on the topsoil. Any tips on how to fix this? Any and all help is appreciated. Thank y’all!!
Coco
Coco
String of Tears
4ft to light, indirect
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
@FreeFairyduster
Libby
235 XP
2Y ago
@FreeFairyduster
Hi ally! That sounds like a pain! I know you said you’ve tried different types of soil, but have you tried succulent soil? There’s a specific soil for succulents you can buy that helps prevent from the soil holding onto moisture since succulents need very little water. β—‘Μˆ
@JoyousPinoak
Ally
3242 XP
2Y ago
@JoyousPinoak
@FreeFairyduster I actually have tried the miracle gro one. It hasn’t really been that great. Are there any other brands you’d recommend? Or If I tried making my own do you think it may work better? Thank you so much for the help! :)