The plant does not need a lot of water. Moderate your waterings to when the top inch of soil is dry. Water then only.
Growth is unpredictable. It can be induced by a lot of factors such as genetics, distance from lights, etc.
Just let the plant grow, take care of it as best you can, and watch it turn into something awesome.
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