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title: "Watering question…I have an indoor money tree and was wondering do I…"
description: "Watering question…I have an indoor money tree and was wondering do I check the top 2 inches of soil to determine if it needs water or go off moisture meter…"
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author: "Scott"
published: "2024-07-03T12:16:21.667984Z"
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# Watering question…I have an indoor money tree and was wondering do I…

_Posted by Scott on 2024-07-03_

Watering question…I have an indoor money tree and was wondering do I check the top 2 inches of soil to determine if it needs water or go off moisture meter that is down by the roots?

## 4 comments

### Lindsay commented on 2024-07-03

Following to see answers!

### Victoria commented on 2024-07-03

Following

### Sam commented on 2024-07-03

By the roots! They’re much easier to overwater than underwater.. i’d make sure it’s completely dry before re-watering

#### Scott replied on 2024-07-03

Thank you!

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