Moisture Meter, Wooden Stick or Finger??
Hi #GregGang !!
I had a moisture meter that went caput some time ago and since then, I’ve been kind of distrustful of them as mine was giving some really crazy wrong indicators. I’ve been using a wooden skewer lately and sometimes I check with my finger (tho I always question my sene of if it is still moist and sometimes I just can’t get my finger in to check anyway!) With the plants that I have in clear containers, I can see moisture and also check with a wooden skewer, but 🤔 would love to hear from y’all about what works best for you. 😊
So, I’m curious, what do you guys do to know when to water?
(If you use a particular moisture meter that you love, I’d very much appreciate the link. 🙏🏽)
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I had a moisture meter that went caput some time ago and since then, I’ve been kind of distrustful of them as mine was giving some really crazy wrong indicators. I’ve been using a wooden skewer lately and sometimes I check with my finger (tho I always question my sene of if it is still moist and sometimes I just can’t get my finger in to check anyway!) With the plants that I have in clear containers, I can see moisture and also check with a wooden skewer, but 🤔 would love to hear from y’all about what works best for you. 😊
So, I’m curious, what do you guys do to know when to water?
(If you use a particular moisture meter that you love, I’d very much appreciate the link. 🙏🏽)
#GregGang #HappyPlants # #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #SucculentSquad #CactusClique #Greggers #GreggersSupportingGreggers
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@SunnyPlants a moisture meter can be unreliable in my experience with a number of different ones so I recommend either a finger or skewer/chopstick as it is going to give you the direct answer (see diagram, feel free to share if useful) or another good alternative, if possible, it to get to know the weight of the pot when it has been watered and when it is dry. These seem to be the better ways to ensure you know the moisture levels of in your pots.
I am still experimenting with different forms of checking the water in pots but the old ways are often the best, moisture meters can be cheap and nasty and don't last (or "corrode") or the expensive ones tell you what you could do with a finger or chopstick. But others may have different ideas so it ultimately comes down to what works for you as sometimes you can't use a finger or stick.
Hope this helps 🙏 ☺️
I am still experimenting with different forms of checking the water in pots but the old ways are often the best, moisture meters can be cheap and nasty and don't last (or "corrode") or the expensive ones tell you what you could do with a finger or chopstick. But others may have different ideas so it ultimately comes down to what works for you as sometimes you can't use a finger or stick.
Hope this helps 🙏 ☺️
@PiousGermanivy I bought a large pack of skewers. When I get where I have difficulty distinguishing whether or not there is moisture, I get another one out. They were inexpensive.
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Thank you all for taking the time to respond! It’s nice to know that there a different ways to go about checking to see when it’s time to water our plants. I think for me, I need to use different means for different plants. Like many of you, I do like the wooden skewers, especially for some of my smaller succulents that I can’t get my finger in! 😂 I sometimes I check from the top and bottom (through the drainage hole). For others, like Calathea, I use my finger. And then there are some that I try both of these and still am not sure! 😂
So, maybe I’ll try a moisturize meter for those times. Or maybe I’ll just wait to water when in doubt. Thanks, again everyone! 🙏🏽
Thank you all for taking the time to respond! It’s nice to know that there a different ways to go about checking to see when it’s time to water our plants. I think for me, I need to use different means for different plants. Like many of you, I do like the wooden skewers, especially for some of my smaller succulents that I can’t get my finger in! 😂 I sometimes I check from the top and bottom (through the drainage hole). For others, like Calathea, I use my finger. And then there are some that I try both of these and still am not sure! 😂
So, maybe I’ll try a moisturize meter for those times. Or maybe I’ll just wait to water when in doubt. Thanks, again everyone! 🙏🏽
I have quite a bit of peperomias and some hoyas and a couple of succulents, I always just check the leaves, as soon as they start to pucker its time for a drink 🙂
With my calatheas, I stick my finger in, and with the bigger calatheas, I usually stick the moisture meter in the roots to make sure it isn't wet in there ☺️
Other than that, I use my trusty finger and feel the weight of the pot 🙂🪴
Or see if the leaves start to curl or droop.. I fondle my plants waaay more than I should probably 😅
So, as soon as they change, I usually notice 🌱🌿🍃
With my calatheas, I stick my finger in, and with the bigger calatheas, I usually stick the moisture meter in the roots to make sure it isn't wet in there ☺️
Other than that, I use my trusty finger and feel the weight of the pot 🙂🪴
Or see if the leaves start to curl or droop.. I fondle my plants waaay more than I should probably 😅
So, as soon as they change, I usually notice 🌱🌿🍃
@SunnyPlants HI there! I've got a moisture meter! Here's the link. Deal: XLUX Soil Moisture Meter, Plant Water Monitor, Hygrometer Sensor for Gardening, Farming, indoor and outdoor plants, No Batteries Required https://amzn.eu/d/j4bNQHa
@RootsnShoots How do you like it? Do you find it to be reliable?