Watering Issues

Im sorry if this has been asked alot of time before, I searched for a thread but couldnt find one.

How often should I water my 8 day old babies and how much, there only like an inche and a half tall. Also should I boil the water and then let it cool down before giving it to them?

Thanks in advance.

you can't time it, it depends on the soils drainage and how much the plant drinks. you could get a moisture meter. or pick up the pot when it is about completely dry, and note its weight. then pick it up after you water it, and note the weight. that way you can tell about how much your plant is drinking based on how much the pot weighs. this is only a rouch estimate though cause your plant will always be getting bigger and weigh more.

Im not sure on this, so if someone else would comment on this it would be great, But i heard. if u stick a pencil down in the soil "away from your plant ofcourse". and it comes up with soil on it, it doesnt need watering

As far as boiling it, the short answer is it depends, lol. Any idea what your ph is? Yopu plants need a pretty specific Ph. They also really need room temp water so as to not shock them.

Do yourself a huge favor and buy a cheap Ph meter - either from a hydro shop or your local pet store in the aquarium section.

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I always do the weight test. Good system.

I let my water sit for 2 day's so the chlorine can evaporate out... I also just give a little spray everyday, not a splash a little squirt....make them search a bit for water, the root's get a bit stronger and bigger......