Moving from a fixed schedule to observing your plants is a major milestone. For succulents like Aloe, Haworthia, Faucaria, Gasteria, and Cotyledon, here are pro tips.
Waiting for visible wilting means the plant is already stressed. Better to water just before that point.
Inserting a wooden stick (craft stick, chopstick) into the soil, waiting a few minutes, and checking for moisture is a valid technique. It aerates the soil slightly and causes no root damage. No need to leave it for 30 minutes—just insert and pull.
A dedicated soil probe (SoilSleuth.com, ~$7) lets you check moisture at multiple depths accurately.
With experience, you'll gauge moisture by feeling the top inch of soil. Whatever method works consistently for you is the right one.
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