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Saturday, March 14, 2026

Plants Watering Guide

 


Damp-but-not-soggy lovers

  • Sauron – Calathea 'Black Rose' 4" → Likes evenly moist soil; let top 1/4" dry before watering again.

  • Frodo – Callisia "Pink Panther" Mini 2" → Prefers soil slightly moist; avoid waterlogging.

  • Rosie – Hypoestes Pink Splash 2" → Keep soil lightly damp; too dry dulls the pink color.

  • Boromir – Peperomia Red 2" → Likes slightly damp soil; overwatering can rot roots.

  • Aragorn – Peperomia Red/Green Stripes 2" → Same as Boromir; let top of soil dry a little.

  • Faramir – Peperomia Green 2" → Damp soil, no soggy conditions.

  • Legolas – Neon Pothos 2" → Likes soil lightly damp, not waterlogged.

  • Saruman – Pothos ‘N Joy’ 2" → Same; prefers top inch to dry between waterings.

  • Shelob – Spider Plant 2" → Likes soil evenly moist; tolerate short dry spells but not standing water.


Quick watering tip:

  • Check soil with your finger: if the top 1–2 cm feels dry, it’s time to water.

  • Make sure pots have drainage holes, and saucers don’t let water sit at the bottom.

  • These plants thrive in bright indirect light combined with consistent moisture.

     

     

     

    1. Damp-but-not-soggy (keep soil lightly moist)

  • Sauron – Calathea 'Black Rose' 4"

  • Frodo – Callisia "Pink Panther" Mini 2"

  • Rosie – Hypoestes Pink Splash 2"

  • Boromir – Peperomia Red 2"

  • Aragorn – Peperomia Red/Green Stripes 2"

  • Faramir – Peperomia Green 2"

  • Legolas – Neon Pothos 2"

  • Saruman – Pothos ‘N Joy’ 2"

  • Shelob – Spider Plant 2"


2. Succulent-style / Dry-first (allow soil to mostly dry, drought-tolerant)

  • Gollum – Lithops aucampiae 2"

  • Beorn – Cotyledon Tomentosa Bear Paw 2"

  • Denethor – Echeveria White Minima 2"

  • Merry – Echeveria 'Devotion' 2"

  • Pippin – Sedeveria 'Silver Frost' 2"

  • Eowyn – Sedum 'Little Missy' 2"

  • Gothmog – Sedum dasyphyllum Minor 2"

  • Precious – Sedum nussbaumerianum 'Orange Delight' 2"

  • Ugluk – Crassula ovata 'Ogre's Ears' 4"

  • Gimli – Haworthia fasciata 4"


3. Flexible / Moderate (tolerates occasional dry or damp soil)

  • Arwen – String of Pearls 6" → Likes bright light, occasional water; tolerate short dry spells.

     

     

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