CG> My chosen method is to take one hanging basket into the shower
CG> with me each morning. "Save water, shower with a frond" is my
CG> motto. The water from the shower spray isn't hot enough to damage
CG> the plants, which get a good soaking, the leaves and pots get a
CG> mild soapy rinse-off, and the pot drains in the bath until excess
CG> water can be tipped from the saucer.
I take all of mine about once a month, and pile them in the shower, and 
give them a nice lukewarm shower, then let them drain off and put them 
back where they came from.  The plants seem to like it.
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