Friday, October 26, 2012

Picture from October 25th, 2012

My friend Nimai visited Tulasi devi yesterday.  Here's a pic from his visit.

She still has not been watered since October 15th, 11 days ago.  In the winter, it's important to not over-water her.  It's better to under-water her than over-water.  If she needs water, her leaves will go slightly limp, and will not be rigid at all.

With a Tulasi devi who is in a large pot its important to not over-water her.  Especially because soil at the bottom can still be wet and it can succumb to "root-rot" if kept moist always.  A plastic or earthen pot also plays a large role.  Earthen pots are breathable and get dry quicker, while plastic is not porous and retains water much longer.

During the summer time while shes in the heat and sun, she will need watering much more frequently.  It's an art to detect when she needs water in the wintertime.  The longer you take care of Tulasi devi, the easier it will get to detect, because you will start knowing her better.

I miss the daily time I used to spend with her: spraying her, cleaning her soil, picking up her dry leaves, inspecting her limbs for pests and disease.  It made me very happy, and like I was personally serving a pure devotee of Krishna, because she is!




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