On Sun, 24 Jul 2016 16:14:56 +0100, Chris Hogg wrote:

AIUI they absorb moisture from the air around their roots, rather than
by direct contact with moist soil, hence the need for well aerated open
gritty compost with lots of air pockets. Can't see them being much use
as dehumidifiers though!

What the hell is this bullshit supposed to mean???