Comments on: Here’s How to Use A Houseplant Moisture Metre – And Why You Shouldn’t Rely On It

By: Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:47:21 +0000

In reply to Mae. Both will be happy to be watered around the 2/3 mark. Of course you’re not wasting my time, I’m here to help!

By: Mae

Mae — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:49:14 +0000

This is so helpful! Almost all the plants I have are on here. But what numbers would you recommend for a dieffenbachia? And for a pilea aquamarine? I know you already have pilea peperomia, but I wasn’t sure if they were the same number since it was specifically peperomia instead of just the pilea genus. I’ve only had plants for around 6 months, so I’m so sorry if I’m wasting your time! Thank you!!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:35:08 +0000

In reply to El. Same as succulents - 1!

By: El

El — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:03:13 +0000

What about a kalanchoe?

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:13:04 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. 2/3 (though I've let mine get to 1 many, many times and it's been ok). I'll add it in.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 02:57:25 +0000

Pilea peperomia plant?

By: Caroline

Caroline — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 07:03:55 +0000

In reply to Kim. I test about 3/4 of the way down the pot, in a couple of different spots. The only variations between plants is whether or not roots get in the way - though I’ve stabbed a few and they didn’t seem to mind.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:57:09 +0000

Thanks – this is so helpful, and just bought my own single probe meter! As a rule of thumb, how far down in the soil should I test? Does that vary from plant to plant?

By: Caroline

Caroline — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 07:02:02 +0000

In reply to Roo.

Prayer plants are the same family as Calathea, so 3 is fine, but they’re more tolerant of drying out, so 2 wouldn’t do them any harm. Strelitzia is probs around a 2 – they don’t mind drying out – but since they tend to be kept in bright light I’d check it every week or so.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 06:58:06 +0000

In reply to Mallory Nowak. They’re so helpful, especially if you’re prone to overwatering.