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I'm running a hands-off scientific experiment where I have a large spread of plants from cactus through pineapple to orchids, ginkgo and more, and I often don't water them for a week or even two!
Sometimes I see the Pothos looking sad and I give in...
I learned that it's best to only water most plants occasionally, but to drench them when you do water. If they have a base, water until you see it coming out in the base.
Congrats! I wonder if petting the leaves demonstrates some love that makes them thrive more. Legends say talking nicely to them makes them grow better (read that somewhere in a Madeline L'Engle novel, I think).
There's at least some truth to it: a little disturbance (like wind or someone talking to them and riffling the leaves) helps plants grow stronger stems. I don't know if there's any data that differentiates between the effects of a fan or someone telling their plant that they're loved and appreciated, but who cares? Your plants do better when you talk to them instead of leaving them standing still. 👍🏼