I said Audrey because she wanted to know how to erase her comment from three months ago that said “ I am worried and think it’s pretty done. This morning it was standing straight up....”, was also complaining that her plant was “no longer the topic of conversation”. This is all she wrote and I think it’s almost impossible to help with only her above comment from three months ago to work with, and no pic. So I wanted to let her know if she posted a pic that would be much more helpful.

I water when they are completely dry which takes about 7 days 2 hrs. and 36 min. You don't need to wait longer. If you let them dry out completly, the plants are indanger of getting root mealies, or if the roots dry out completely you are in danger that when you do water they will rot in the 7 days they are sitting in damp soil. We can't grow anything in clay, and I am confused in regards to this question. Do cactus grow in clay? What size pots are being use, do you mean that you are using clay pot, or potting soil? U don't think my response above it correct I think I am mixed up regarding the question. What kind of question is this if a plant is dry you water, Clay soil drys out it is hard to wet again. So please make your self clear, if growing in clay pots and living in hot temps. it will be sooner, becareful of roots burning in very hot climates. So you are growing these plants in 2" pot they will dry out faster. Clay pots are great for the east coast and south gulf bay areas where there is high humidity. In an apartment Pirate Girl will be the best one to respond. We grow our cactus year round here in Calif. We water once a week, because that is how long it takes for them to dry out where we live. We have tested over the years, we have sampled the soil, by turning the pot up side down, they must be watered in the summer thoroughly so the room ball gets the water as well. In the Winter we are extremely careful. The cactus are outside, when it gets rain it may take two weeks to dry out, depending on wind and humidity. We watch weather reports to check and see how soon we can expect rain, if we are expecting rain we do not water, and our plants do not rot. They get plenty of fresh air. Cactus are filled with water as they are succulents, and can go several months without water. Pirate Girl grows plant in her home, she will be the best one to ask. Or anyone from Florida who has high humidity and more warmth. Succulents including the cactus species normally do not like cold and water. I am really curious, are are you growing in clay soil? I am curious where do you live. How much light are your providing, and do the cactus flower for you in the spring? Do not grow Sansevieria , most Kalanchoe, Euphorbia, those are what I can think of right now in the cold. My Jungle cactus, Rhipsalis, Thanksgiving cactus, do not like the cold, and protest, they are in flower now, and hate the rain, not interested in water right now, until after they flower but need low light. Boy was I confused sorry all. I'm human, by the way even at the Huntington we have summer plants and winter planted divided. Bulbs are also in a group. I am still confused who is asking what? Mike little thin tooth picks will not be good for a measurment for dryness use a pencil or chop stick, for the tiny pots just pick them up if dry hang onto them are they may just fly up like a light balloon. Mike another hint, get them all in the same size pot as soon as you can, (when they have roots) never water unless they do, just start them out with damp soil, and wait. Bottom heat will help them to develope roots sooner. I finally caught on that you are a beginner. I thought that you were teasing me, (testing me) and I am sorry if I have offended you. Norma

Annie, thanks for the cabinet idea. it is really lovely. i don't have that much jewelry though, but maybe i could use those other drawers for gloves and socks, lol.. i am leaning towards getting rid of the vanity now, i agree with everyone, it seems funny to place it next to the dresser. what do you think of putting it in the 3-way mirror space? i have seen some 3-way mirrors sitting on top of vanities. they would not be full-length.. kind of like this pic which would you choose: 3-way full-length mirror, or vanity with smaller 3-way mirror in that corner? i can also just find another place for the vanity in my bedroom area, since i don't yet have a end table by my bed. maybe it is better since i think you are supposed to have natural light, is that right? so sad, we were not able to get the armoire i wanted today.. after DH drove 2 hours to pick it up, found out it was mis-measured and was way too big for our minivan. so the search continues...

@ewwmayo Thanks for the post that you tagged me in, I'm going to show it to my husband regarding the savings switching to T5. Right now I have all T12 fixtures since that's what I started out with for my vegetable plants so many moons ago (I just kept replacing the bulbs). I wanted to upgrade to T5 this year but once I saw the cost, I ended up walking out with more bulbs. Yes, I know it cost less in the long run, it was simply what I had money wise that particular day. Good news is that my husband asked for my T12 fixtures for his garage and the lawn mower shed (and I gladly gave them to him) so I'll be "forced" to get new ones this winter. What a shame, right?