From"The Plant Waterer"
Kathryn Rantala

One common problem is forgetfulness which can result in dwarfing, spot or drop and the running of water down the side of the pot as if it were not wanted.
Some use small water-absorbent sticks such as a porous toothpick.

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From The Plant Waterer and other things in common, now available at Ravenna Press.