Watering and Moisture Meter Questions
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Comments (3)Good idea pete...using both the finger and the meter sounds like a no fail plan. I think the info comes from the tip of the meter (at least mostly). I was thinking the same thing about putting it near the root ball, but I have a tendency to keep sticking it in different places just to make sure (call it OCD). You should go out and buy one immediately! I don't really use them too much on my cacti/succs in the winter, because I don't really need to know if they are dry or not....even if they are dry, I'm not gonna water it until it's been dry for quite some time. I'm more on a schedule with those (once every 4-6 weeks). But they'd be good for your houseplants. You'll love it, I'm telling you! It's less than 10 bucks and is so worth the money. Gabi...See MoreWatering & Moisture Meters
Comments (2)I don't trust metal probe type pH meters, but moisture meters should work OK. More moisture equals reduced electrical resistance, or increased conductivity. Does you probe have a single element, or two legs?...See Moremoisture meter
Comments (1)No meter use here, plants benifit from people researching to know more about a plants growth period growing stage is when they would need more watering and less watering if any when not in growth periods. This time of the year for my few aloes I can if i wanted to water them daily and use a gallon of water for each of the four inch pots when watering, if hot enough all day long I usually do and will water them in the cooler evening. Mentioning this because the off coloring you discribed, ( not always) could indicate a soil that doesn't drain as well as it should....See MoreMoisture Meter Question and Pics
Comments (6)Hi Lauri, I depend on my moisture meter.. I do not know what is going on in the roots.. they can rot if too much water. Also temps has a lot to do with it. Like right now.. we hit high 80's during the day, but 50's at night. So the soil is still cool. If I feel they need water, will absolutly put in my moisture meter and see if they need water. oft times said moist/dry. If moist leave them alone. enough water. Totally dry.. now how warm are you? if its warm at night or warm during the day, to dry them out, might water to go through and drain out the holes in the bottom of the pot.. If still cool.. just a little on the center where the roots have feeder roots..at the top of the plant..leave it alone. Check another week. Until we hit constant 80's hot or warmer..I will keep checking the plants with my moisture meter..even in the ground. 90's...well we are all hot..so are your plants. then everything even you needs a drink of water. I use my moisture meter constantly until I am sure wether my plant needs water or not. these plants are different than anything I have ever grown.. even roses..I am very careful with them..get stupid some of the times, not sure what to do. But you must must rely on your moisture meter to know when to water..to save your plants. Karen B...See Morebrass_tacks
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