Inexpensive moisture meters ($5 or $6), usually sold in the houseplant section of the garden center, have been available for years. It's a little box on top of a metal prong. It is used to determine if there is a need to water outside as well as inside. The trick is to stick the prong down only about 3 inches. If it says that soil is dry, it is time to water.
Luster Leaf 1820 Rapitest Soil Moisture Meter
by Luster Leaf
- Luster Leaf informs you whenever your house plant needs to be watered
- Includes chart to help you indicate how much water your plant needs to prevent overwatering
- Meter provides accurate, easy to read results
- Moisture probe is separate from meter so you can even monitor hanging plants
- The handy flexible cord allows you to hold the meter while you insert the probe
Invaluable aid for maintaining correct moisture levels for healthy plant growth. Eliminates over or under watering. Use for all indoor plants, outdoor planters, hanging baskets, window boxes, and bedding plant areas. Molded case is impact resistant and pr
Panacea Products Moisture Meter
- The Panacea Products moisture meter measures the moisture content of soil, indicating when it is time to water your plants
- Three various zones are indicated on the top of the meter to indicate the level of moisture needed for various types of plants
- Panacea Products moisture meter is easy to use
- To use the meter, simply insert the probe into the soil and wait a few moments
- Measures 11-1/2 by 2 by 1-3/8 inches
The Moisture Meter instrument measures the moisture content of soil, indicating when it is time to water your plants. Three various zones are indicated on the top of the meter to indicate the level of moisture needed for various types of plants. Easily monitor your watering with the Panacea Moisture Meter. This handy instrument measures the moisture content of soil, indicating when it is time to water your plants. A chart on the top of the item has three zones, a dry zone for plants which require little water, like cacti or other thick leaf plants. The green zone encompasses most plants that thrive in slightly humid to humid soil, like geraniums, begonias, and azaleas. The blue zone notes that the soil is very humid, and watering should not occur at the risk of drowning your plants. To use the meter, simply insert the probe into the soil and wait a few moments. Once the needle on the dial settles, you will know whether the plant is properly watered. Monitor the water in your soil with this Moisture Meter.
Luster Leaf 1810 Rapitest Mini Soil Moisture Meter
by Luster Leaf
- No batteries required
- Lets you know when you are over/under watering
