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My wife has a habit of buying plants and letting them die so I've taken it upon myself to learn about the plants in an effort to rescue them. Being a hopeless newbie, I took to the internet where I learned about the dangers of overwatering. As a result I've become a little paranoid about watering and it's frustrating not knowing when to water. Needless to say I'm really happy I came across this video. Thanks Erika!

Here's a little cool pearl of info just for fun! Those moisture meters use the salts in the soil to read the moisture. So if you add salt into a cup of water, it'll read as super wet.

It's a galvanic cell, a battery. Batteries use two dissimilar metals (copper, alkalines, lithium, lead, etc) and an electrolyte (salt water, acid, etc). The meter will have more or less electrical flow depending on water content.

it does show "dry" when you stick it in water and my first thought was "oh no, i got broken one!" 😂

You’re so right about taking the guide that comes with the moisture meter with a grain of salt. My moisture meter’s guide says sansevieria is a green zone 6-7 plant, which I guess means you should water it when it is still wet and that is simply not true.

I find my moisture meter really useful but at the same time very inconclusive a lot of the time. Depending on the spot you hit, you might touch a root which will screw up the reading, and if you use soil mixes with perlite, orchid bark and such it's actually hard to find a spot that gives you a good reading.

She cooks...!!! This is the same common point that I have locked into.... Reminds me of chemistry class where results were "titrated"... specific changes... measured after each and every one so the "results" are specific to any changes made.. that way it makes the path of 'bread crumbs" more obvious and far easier to find the X on the treasure map!!

Excellent video. I wish I had a moisture meter 30 years ago. I've been over watering my entire life 😐

FYI: I had the darker green meter for a couple of years. Used primarily for moisture, and didn't care too much for the pH probe; which coincidentally broke last summer, but did not affect the adjacent moisture probe nor readings.

These are great for checking if your grow lights will actually do anything for your plants. Two of those tripod type of grow lights from Amazon and both of them register close to 0 for the light meter, in comparison to my much smaller (and cheaper) grow lights 😑

I use a long chopstick/tag depending on how big the pot is. Stick them in the soil, if it’s wet/moist I don’t water. If it’s dry I know it’s time to water.

Thanks for the super clear guide, bought one yesterday and used for the first time today. Using an app called Planta which tracks my plant care and also gives a recommended watering schedule, but now armed with this inexpensive gadget and the diary I am hoping to keep more than just a sansevaria alive

I’ve been using the SZHLUX soil moisture meter, for about 6 months now and it’s the only one I have ever purchased BUT ITS THE ONLY ONE I WILL EVER USE… unless they stop selling it that is. It affordable and accurate. I use these for my succulents, other house plants.

Manifest itself into yellowing leaves???? I've never heard anyone use that word to describe something weird u speak like a professor awesome🎉 👏👏

I've watched few videos an yours is best one yet. You cover everything we need to know

Water meters for the win! I really rely on them because I have so many plants with different types of soil. It’s hard to rely on the lifting test or even the finger test. Great video!

A moisture meter is definitely essential. I lost a moisture meter by leaving it in the soil so great tip👍.Thanks for sharing🤗👍❤.

Yay! I just bought a moisture meter and this really helped! Simple and straight to the point ✨ Thank you

I know what you mean about the light meter! I went from low light to very bright west window and the meter read 100 to 200, but never went any higher.

Wow this is incredibly helpful! This would get rid of a ton of anxiety about watering 😬😊

I always worry I'm gonna fuck up a root when I stick one of those in. 😬

I ordered one on Amazon today. Can't wait to finally use one. I saw a plant with root rot recently and it broke my heart 💔

I just got mine tonight and I’m so excited about it!

This is so informative. I left mine in the soil years ago. The prongs got rusty so I remove it now but it almost always reads dry, rarely reads moist. I guess its ruined.😯 I think I need a new one.

Thank you for this 🌱 I'm an avid overwaterer and have just bought one to stop me ha x

Hi, love your video, great info without talking to much, not that I don't find your voice very calming and that smile 🌱😁

GARCIAS mamita for your HELP, especially with the dry pockets y wet soil in my dying 🐘 elephant ear plant😞😩 I'm trying right now to let her dry out y change the pot out! By the way I know you out people telling you look like that gal in the group, DANITY KANE😁

Thank you for all the detail information. Have a wonderful evening!

Hi Erika ! Thank you so much for this video 🙂 ; its very helpful ; I have a moisture meter at home but I never use it ! First, because I didn't know exactly how to use it ; now, thanks to your video it seems so easy, so Im gonna try ; actually I'd like to use it with my spider plant : I dont want to over water her so its a bit complex sometimes to know exactly when its time to do it ; im still a bit scared of the moisture meter because I have the impression that it can destroy some roots..but your video will help me for sure ! There's another thing I want to tell you : the way you speak is great ! Its so nice to hear you ; your voice is very pleasant and I understand every word you say which is not always the case! Thank you again. Much love from France 😍

For my Microcontroller Engineering Class Final Project, I decided to create a Automatic Garden. I'm so deep into moisture sensor videos now...

This was so helpful I’ve been looking for a decent moisture meter and some amazon reviews really had me confused there were pictures of the meter in a water cup and then complaining that it doesn’t work I didn’t know what to believe 😂

I just bought the 3 way meter from amazon mainly to check the PH of my soil, but honestly I’m not quite sure if it’s working properly because I check different spots in my garden and it always reads the same :-/, The moist meter works perfect 👌🏼

just got my first moisture reader, I didn't know how to read it, but Thanks to your tutorial lesson, by george I've got it. your video was clear and understanding to the point Thank You Erika

Does sticking it all around hurt the roots?

As for the light setting... I prefer a phone app for that 😉 more accurate, easier to read

Getting it wet doesn't hurt it. You should not leave it in water, but you do need to clean it off. I know you use alcohol to clean it in between using it in plants because you don't want to spread diseases if one of your plants gets sick, but I am pretty sure you can rinse dirt off with water. They do need to be cleaned.

started the hobby couple of days ago, first video I saw after searching on the topic. Found it useful, thank you!

Soooo helpful! Thankyou 🙏 I was skeptical about buying a moisture meter bc I didn't understand how to use it. But now I'm thinking I may.

My moisture meter reads fine left in the pot. Slowly goes down everyday and goes to wet when watered. I wouldn't continually stab and damage roots over and over. Clean the meter with a scrub pad until shiny and stick it into the center of the roots and leave it.

These are some great tips that some of us would no know.

Very helpful video. Will definetly be purchasing one of these now. Thank you

Which of the two do you prefer? There are so many and vary in price so much that I don't know what to get.

That was very helpful. I use my moisture meter all the time!

Great info,, I been debating whether or not to buy one now I’m sold 💚🌱

Mama taught her well

How do we make sure one of the poles don’t stab through a root?

I’m not understanding what the different plant moisture ranges on the back mean. Is it saying to not let it go below that level? Or not let it go above that level??

Doesn't it damage plant roots by continually inserting the meter into it?

Superb and detailed video! Thanks for emphasising on the smaller details and useful visuals

I use the same rounded water meter you have. It has been a Godsend. I have not lost a plant to overwatering yet.

7 purchased another meter swearing I was going to make it last and correctly. After I ordered I did a Google search. You came up first Erika. Woot Woot. Shared to my fb/ THANKS

Watched a few of your garden videos, nice voice to see some beautiful plants. First year trying to garden so trying to absorb as much as I can in these downtimes. Thanks for the tips!

Great video I have one and am glad you did some tips and tricks, it was good to learn more. The last few plants I bought had foam around the sem and roots, I worked out the plants are cuttings and saw you got a plant with foam around it as you were repotting it. Thought you may want to know. Look forward to the next video.

Thank you. Will have a moisture meter this Friday.

They are great. Have 4 (in different rooms) Well worth the money.

Wow you remind me of my friend from highschool

Excellent video...Well done

Thanks for this good info. Can you do a video where you show us the moisture in each plant and the number reading when it is ready to be watered. For example, do you water your rubber tree at number 1, 2 or 3?

Thanks just got my first house plants will be getting this!

This was so helpful thank you so much!! You helped me learn how to use a new tool I’m trying out. I was also able to determine why my ZZ plant was getting yellow leaves sporadically. Hopefully this will help me to stop killing my cacti 😭 THANK YOU!! 🙏

Really helpful video for a houseplant newbie like myself, thanks!

I love this video. She explained nicely.

I use these when I go on dates to see if she's feeling me or not

I use this on my cannabis plants. Overwatering problem gone! 😂

Thanks for the info! I just bought one so I can use it with my fiddle fig. Btw you are really gorgeous 😁 love your smile

I bought a moisture meter but it always reads dry, even if I just watered an hour ago. Do you have any idea what might be happening? Maybe I just got a dud, but I don't want to buy another if the actual reason is that I'm just not using it correctly.

THANKS is a very good explanation i have recently bought one : )

Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🦘👍

I have a same one. When I stick it in, it shows 7, at example. But it falls to 4, when i wait one minute. Which value is the right one?

I just got a rubber tree and this was super helpful! Thank you!!

Your thai monstera needs a more aerated soil. 50% orchid bark, 30% soil, 20% perlite is a good mixture. They’re very, very prone to root rot. I find Potting soil + perlite is not well draining enough.

Great tips. Thanks

I have a question about the depth of the meter. I know that many of my plants have roots that have not filled the pot therefore, the soil on the bottom is not used by the plant and is moist compared the half level. Do you submerge your meter to the very bottom of all your pots?

What battery does it use?

Great video Erika! I do have a meter and it has been a great help to me.

Love watching your videos after a long day of work 😊definitely need to invest in a moisture meter now for my big plants. Seems less stressful lol

The instructions say to let it sit for 10 minutes before you read it. It's that correct?

Thanks for this informational video

Straight forward and exactly what I was looking for ... thanks

How about using its light and Ph features, Erica?

The light setting on these are no good but the PH meter actually work relatively well. Suggest anyone look up the directions for how to use them, as you can’t just stick them in and get an accurate PH reading. You need to use distilled water but again look up the proper procedure for use.

Need one asap! Just purchased my very first 2 plants & am terrified of over watering!

excellent video. Thanks for your knowledge

these will definitely come in handy!

You’re beautiful! And the video was awesome too! Thanks!

Some plants shows much moisture and the meter gores slowly down to green and sometimes red, whats with that ? What is the best practise ? Read the moisture in a sec or two or what a few minutes to get a more correct reading ?

Really nice video.

If I've stuck my meter in water and kept it in my plant, did I ruin it? Asking for a friend lol.

I love your vlog from a fellow Californian 😁

Great info! Thanks

I am again growing orchids, now that I have retired. I have not used a meter previously, but would love to have one; if you you'd be so kind. Sue

Thankyou! The information I was looking for!

Hi Gr8 tutorial Does probe hurt roots? Does. Probe hollow trace hurt the roots? Does filtered water or fertiliser added watering make different readings? Appreciate your help

Bethany,cool

Love your videos! I have a moisture meter and I would have a lot of rotten roots without it 💚

Your videos have been so helpful in my plant journey. Based on your video on the moisture meter I did purchase one and I love it!!! Thank you! I am wondering about the string of hearts ceropegia. In my research I have found conflicting moisture meter numbers 1 or 4. Since that's a big difference I was wondering what your thoughts are. Thanks for your help! ~Michelle

Thank you 🙏 this video helps me a lot.. I’m new to indoor plant/gardening and I’m really worried.

Great video, very helpful, new subscriber

So how long do you leave the meter in before you take a reading? When I first put it in I get a 7 but it slowly goes down over the next couple minutes to a 2/3. So is it at a 7 or is it dry and needs watered?