Droopy Leaves

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Originally Posted by fiddyonefiddy

i wait till mine droop before watering also
they look dead, then walla water and back to normal

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You should find out approximately how long it takes before the plants begin to droop, and water then. Letting the plant wilt to determine when to water isn't a good method to use. This stresses the plant and can lead to stunted/delayed growth. These plants are hardy, so missing a watering isn't usually a death-sentence for the plant, but it's definitely not something you should do on a regular basis.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Clandestine

You should find out approximately how long it takes before the plants begin to droop, and water then. Letting the plant wilt to determine when to water isn't a good method to use. This stresses the plant and can lead to stunted/delayed growth. These plants are hardy, so missing a watering isn't usually a death-sentence for the plant, but it's definitely not something you should do on a regular basis.

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in order to do not death sentence them we should water while they are droppy?

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Originally Posted by ojitos1985

in order to do not death sentence them we should water while they are droppy?

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Droopy leaves can mean several things, as other posters here have stated, but if you know the plant is drooping due to underwatering, you should should water at the first signs of it drying out. If you're not entirely sure why the leaves are drooping, don't water extra just because of this symptom. Usually, you know if the plant is drying out.

If it's allowed to dry out completely, it can lead to the death sentence (though rarely), in most instances it will take a day or so to fully regain turgidness in the leaves and stems. There's a link in my signature from Rusty Trichome that says it all: "It can be a fine balance between 'ok...I need to water later today' and 'shit...I should have watered yesterday.'" :jointsmile: