Month Without Water: Twisted Leaves and Basal Keikis

Assessing Drought Damage

Twisted top leaves = dehydration stress. Basal sprouts = keikis or new growths—plant's survival response.

Old stems with twisted leaves likely won't bloom.
New basal growths are the future—nurture them.
Photo would clarify if sprouts are keikis (on spike) or basal growths (from crown).

Resume normal care; focus energy on new growths.

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