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Yes the wicks?? well it seems as if its not straight forward as I thought it would be
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Well, for one thing, the amount of water that the plants will transpire is variable, as is the evaporation rate (with temperature), so I don't see how any straight top-wicking system can ever be satisfactory. You seem to be gauging performance by the rate of decline of the reservoir, rather than to the amount of moisture in the soil, which is a function of
both the usage of the plant
and the rate of wicking. Have you considered that the plant needs more water in X time that the reservoir can hold?
Remember, I have several times recommended top-watering at need. Make it easy for yourself - get a hose and a watering wand.