Water only when the soil is completely dry
Check dryness with a finger or moisture meter
Water deeply until excess drains out
Empty any water from the saucer
Use pots with drainage holes
Water less often in winter
Increase watering slightly during active growth
Avoid misting the leaves
Keep water off the crown and stems
Water the soil, not the plant
Use room-temperature water
Adjust watering based on light, heat, and humidity
Underwater rather than overwater
Watch for wrinkled leaves as a sign of thirst
Watch for mushy leaves as a sign of overwatering