Vermiculite from what I have read, is holding on the water inside the pot. I think this is your problem.
Yes it will hurt the plant. But I’ve seen people do it, it’s a choice only you should make.
I would wait it out, don’t go near that water bottle the next 4-6 days.
I’ve only water my plants nearly one time in a week. Maybe after 5 days, depends on how hot the weather is and how much they are drinking.