Aloha Nick,

You will probably hear from a few "Experts" that you are doing everything "WRONG"!

Just smile and tend to your healthy looking girls.
There are many roads to success.

This is a pretty friendly forum.
If you run into trouble, just ask, and the solid folks around here will help you.
Even raw noobs and amateurs like me will try their best.

Looks like you have a fine start.

Do have a tip for ya.

After the water "sets a spell", and just before it "hits the dirt", aerate it.
Roots in pots need all the oxygen they can get.
It's a simple as half filling a jug then shake the hell out of it to dissolve air.

Easier, with a budget, get a cheap air pump and airstone for aquariums.
Let the water bucket bubble 24/7, (stops mosquitoes from breeding in it too).
Most county/city water supplies now use Chloramine which is a coumpound, instead of Chlorine, the gas.
So it does not dissipate, and takes a while to "break down", that's why they use it.
I believe the bubbler will speed that process.

Drain well, don't overwater, and enjoy!
Rewarding hobby, ya?:rastasmoke:

So far, they look good, all thing considered.:thumbsup:

Best of luck,
Weezard