Does anybody use a moisture meter? I have one but never really used it consistently. If you do use one, do you find it accurate and do you base a watering schedule by it. This plant stuff is all new to me, but I’m absolutely falling in love with the hobby!
Moisture meter girlie here!! 👋🏼 Yes, it’s accurate and I could easily base my watering schedule by it…if I wasn’t a Planta girlie. ☺️ But I do double check with one once Planta tells me it’s time to water again.
2 Me gusta The one I have I think I bought off Temu😝. Since I have so many different plant I am going to upgrade mine. If you don’t mind me asking, what kind do you use?
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Absolutely! I found that once I started using the moisture meter, Planta was having me water most of my plants too often, so it really helped in adjusting the schedules to be more manageable. Now that all the schedules are adjusted, I don’t feel the need to use it as much anymore unless I acquire a new plant.
1 me gusta Thanks! I’m on Amazon (as usual) looking at meters. What kind do you use?
0 Me gusta Honestly, from the little research I’ve done, moisture meters use very basic technology such that even the simple ones are fine. More advanced models are probably not worth the extra money. Mine is from “Dr. Meter” and still works well after several years.
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0 Me gusta Absolutely!
1 me gustaI go by the weight of the plant.
0 Me gusta Thanks a good idea! Unfortunately, so many of mine are small succulents it would be tough. They all feel light to me, lol🤷🏼♀️
0 Me gustaOnce you get a feel for them watered you can tell a difference. Also look for visual indicators. different plants do different things when they are thirsty.
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I use them but don’t completely trust them. My method is insert the probe to see what it says. When removing the probe, I check if it’s clean (kinda like sticking a toothpick in a cake) and then feel if it’s dry. If all three indicate dryness, then I water.
2 Me gustaO use mine especially on my Euphorbia’s.
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I use a moisture meter but just as a helper. I still go by the weight and finger test. I just got a new one from Amazon. It shows percentage of moisture and ph on a display. It uses different tech and requires batteries. It was more money, $35, but seems more accurate. But keep in mind that no meters work in high grit soil that most succulents are planted in.
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I'm cheap and use a chopstick. If dirt sticks to it, the dirt is still moist. I don't like using my finger because I feel like I dig up the whole plant when checking smaller pots. I agree that it seems like Planta has me watering a bit too often, especially in the winter months when things slow down. I have a few cacti, and sometimes just have Planta wait to remind me until the next time. They don't usually mind going a while longer.
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