Joanie

The point is that you can't say "every day" or "every other day", you have to look at the soil and feel it. When it is dry on top but still moist underneath, you can water. When it is still quite wet underneath, don't water. During our hot weather, you may end up watering every day... but right now, with our cloud cover (I'm in Carlsbad) you may skip a day or even two. The soil will tell you.

Remember, too, that if the leaves are crispy and wilted, they are not taking up water like fresh active leaves would be. So you don't need to keep the soil as wet. Do you see any new buds?

You can pm me if you like, and I can direct you to someone who lives in your area that might be able to help you more.

Joanie

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