Question
I just received and setup my dewey pine and it looks great!  My question is that it says to water when the soil feels dry, but I'm not too good at doing it by feel, so would once a week work or twice a week?  Maybe using one of those moisture meters would work.

Answer
Hi John,

The moisture meters would probably work great for Drosophyllum since they like about the same amount of wetness as many regular houseplants.  Also, if you planted your plant in a terracotta pot, the pot darkens when damp.  That is a good indicator also.  I hesitate to give the ok on saying once or twice a week, because that will vary greatly as the weather warms in the spring and summer.  What I will do is water the plant and leave about 1/8" inch of water in tray.  I won't add more until that water is gone, and the surface soil feels dry.  If you're looking at the pot, the color will begin to lighten.  Also just watch your plant.  If you start to see leaf tips wilting a little, water.  

While your plant is young, it is ok to keep it a little wetter than you would for an adult plant.  Root rot is a bigger problem for adult plants.  With good sun and catching lots of bugs, your plant can be near adult size by the end of the summer.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com