Cat Palm (Chamaedorea) Underwatering Crisis

Kelly's new cat palm (2 weeks): NW window filtered light, dry climate (7200 ft), ceiling fan draft. Some leaf curl, brown/yellow tips. Mists weekly, hasn't fully watered (fear of overwatering). Soil moist below surface, top dry.

Verdict: Severe Underwatering

• Cat palm likes more water than most palms.
• Water at least weekly; empty drain tray after 1 hr (turkey baster works).
• Buy $12 moisture meter – insert halfway, keep "moist," never "dry."
• Will die quickly if allowed to dry completely.

Water properly now.