How To Use A Moisture Meter For Plants | Keeping my Plants Alive!

[@ErikaLodes]

If you don't have a Moisture meter already I will be giving away whichever of the 2 Meters you want to 4 people. I will be buying the exact same ones from amazon and sending them right to you Just leave any comment No Likes or Subscribing required Ends February 18 :)

[@1985yumi]

I came across on your video searching about soil moisture,and exactly I need soil ph meter too,and I didnt know there is 3 in 1 meter device.its good that i watch this video.cons im late for the giveaway haha😂

[@angeloarmenta3219]

I'm buying one for my Marijuana plant. I didn't know about a 3 in 1. I ordered it already only $14 on Amazon

[@HIGHER7RUTH]

❤️iSUBSCRIBEDX ✌️ RegardlessLovePlants Q chula, do you speak Spanish? loll

[@nancybuongiorne1113]

I NEED a moisture meter badly! Can I have one?

[@HIGHER7RUTH]

@@nancybuongiorne1113 She playing with us, you need to go to the store or use your finger or intuition!! Mest up!! I like to keep my word!! If your going to buy one I recommend eBay the four in one moisture meter. THE PH works properly for longer then a week not like this cheaper expensive things.

[@giovybez8061]

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!

[@DoctaPanda82]

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.

[@ErikaLodes]

So that’s how it reads the moisture!! I knew it had something to do with salt lol, thanks for the insight 😌

[@Wise_Observant]

Wow!

[@putin4773]

Thank you

[@Music73777]

Does using distilled water effect the accuracy of the meter?

[@Zhdun64]

i thought it measured electrical resistance since water is a conductor? so less resistance means more moist

[@wilurbean]

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.

[@leepiper4621]

The best video explaining the moisture meter. All important details covered. Superb!!!

[@akacjabiala]

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

[@ErikaLodes]

Lmao girl ur funny 😂😂

[@akacjabiala]

@@ErikaLodes but imagine that moment of pure dissapointment 😅

[@kedarprabhu1199]

I did the same!! and I ordered another one thinking the first one's broken. Now I have 2 working moisture meters 😂

[@Cameron-gk5qr]

Don't put the moisture meters in a glass of water. It can't damage it and never read correctly again.

[@lb2791]

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.

[@K.Mar.]

I Messier every pot at four pointa

[@Hotchanna]

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.

[@andrewplayer4407]

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

[@Flip194]

Im exactly on the same situation as you were ahah, started using planta days ago, how did it go for you? Can you keep more than a sansevaria alive now? 😂

[@eelenalove]

Planta gives inaccurate watering schedules for some of my plants, so I’d recommend using a moisture meter and creating your own watering schedule with it instead of using the preset ones!

[@deexonedeexone9773]

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.

[@ErikaLodes]

That’s also a good way to test soil moisture :)

[@datadrivendreams7]

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

[@PrecociousSloth]

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 😑

[@Esmie60]

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.

[@ErikaLodes]

i Can send you a new one :) just message me [e-mail] with your address

[@JohnWick-jz5vo]

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

[@tayloraustin8281]

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

[@AppsandArt]

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

[@Sylphadora]

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.

[@orchidenica763]

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

[@Uneedmoremeds]

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

[@whitehorsept]

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

[@montedreams1]

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

[@poppychyk]

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

[@rosettagrows3315]

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!

[@luckycarebear9406]

What’s a water meter

[@anniehoneycomb7105]

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

[@catfisher420]

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.

[@Stardustchords]

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 😂

[@zoe3838]

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.

[@kevinescobar8102]

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 👌🏼

[@mantis_toboggan_md]

Your PH might be the same LoL.

[@flavieflo848]

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 😍

[@banban8481]

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

[@lunajeanlovegood6359]

That's kind of the reason why I'm here too! I have to design a planting shelf with incorporated moisture and light sensors which can also add water or turn on a grow light for school. Good luck with your project!

[@justbe11]

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.

[@nessa_a6052]

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

[@samuelmedina5700]

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

[@Sovereign-Prax]

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.

[@ErikaLodes]

Thanks!! Oh yeah I don’t like the foam 😟 The greenish one right? It’s kind of icky

[@Sovereign-Prax]

@@ErikaLodes Yeah sure is, I had two like that the other day. I also sent an email with some new pics of my new project.

[@mikegrewatz3220]

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

[@davidcandia9184]

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

[@desireeandkenny]

Thank you. Will have a moisture meter this Friday.

[@user-fs5lc2dl7t]

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!!

[@ralphchristianson]

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

[@cynthiastanford2974]

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.

[@vanessacarroll2940]

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

[@ErikaLodes]

That’s awesome!! Losing plants to root rot is the worst

[@geezmo6555]

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!

[@scribeshot]

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

[@Drizzleswag]

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

[@popularrealtor]

I love this video. She explained nicely.

[@TiffanyMac.01]

Thanks for the detailed information. I’ve looked at videos on Amazon where ppl put it into a cup of water and they said it wasn’t working bc it read dry, so that kept me away from buying them. So thanks again for the info and advice about not putting it in water. So now off I go to buy one from Amazon. 😂❤

[@jcsmith7898]

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?

[@ymddhanu]

noob

[@marymiller-crews1307]

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

[@mariocean808]

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.

[@VoicetheMiddleVoice]

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

[@HeyShae]

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??

[@isoutoforbit]

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

[@tracymorales9147]

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😁

[@frankhenderson2443]

Does sticking it all around hurt the roots?

[@Puppies-Plants-Politics]

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

[@DS-hq1um]

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.

[@ThrowDaws]

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

[@dianem6406]

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

[@patriciataylor9235]

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

[@ric2840]

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?

[@annasyusoff]

I got the same problem bro...have u got any solution for that? Sorry broken english😅

[@ric2840]

@@annasyusoff No, I have no real solution. These items are not very exact. I guess you have to get some experience. But waiting a few seconds if it falls quickly can not be wrong.

[@blackriflex39]

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

[@LottieSue]

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?

[@bassemmokhtar4853]

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

[@emilierobinson6174]

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!! 🙏

[@yanikjayaram]

excellent video. Thanks for your knowledge

[@GinaStricklind]

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

[@msmile9528]

How about using its light and Ph features, Erica?

[@billmoore6688]

Thanks for the info. Why do you have tape on the top of the pot?

[@lexusestrada4328]

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

[@princessa1931]

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

[@calnative4904]

I love your vlog from a fellow Californian 😁

[@garrettchow2297]

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.

[@ErikaLodes]

You’re 100% right about that, but I can’t move him for a while 😪 I would love love love to put him in a better soil mix!! I have to force myself to leave him alone haha. He’s recovering & I don’t want to bother him since he’s been through so much. That’s why the moisture meter is KEY for him! Good looking out though, I appreciate it 😊

[@missymisfit2098]

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

[@EzekielsCall]

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.

[@marydiscuillo142]

What if the roots dont go that deep? If its a smaller (new) plant that doesnt have roots that go down to bottom?

[@Wise_Observant]

My new aloe plant is like that. They spread out instead of down. Approximate where the roots are. It also depends on the size/type of pot you have. For me, I would go 2-3 inches. (my pot is 6” diameter, about 4” deep)

[@craigwolff2920]

Thankyou! The information I was looking for!

[@leahswab998]

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?

[@jucaba06]

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

[@catherinedesilets8960]

I’m a beginner with plants & I just invested a lot so I don’t want to fail at this Should I disinfect the moisture meter with wiping it with rubbing alcohol between the plants? I’ll have to look up what plant needs what reading before a full watering ..

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🦘👍

[@MrSnacko]

Thank you so much for this video. I kill plants. I gave up indoor plants years ago. But last XMas I bought a Norfolk Island Pine, which likes sandy soil. I bought a moisture meter like the round one that you showed. It always reads at 6-7 no matter when I measure the moisture. The pine is supposed to be moist, so I don't water it much. But I am killing the tree and I don't think this meter works. It never reads dry. I had another meter years ago and it also didn't seem to work. Or maybe I'm just a plant killer?

[@eduardomendez7622]

Hi. I just started watching you videos, and I was just wondering if you have any tips for taking care of Juniper Bonsais.

[@markbrandon5353]

What if i stick if from the bottom holes in my giant pot? Will it read correctly? And will the poking sticks not pierce my precious roots and kill my roots? I usually wait to water my peppers untill the plant leaf starts to hang down a little.

[@deearzola2209]

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

[@enufots4621]

How many people have broken one of the prong/probe on their moisture meter?

[@genderdystopia019]

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

[@shaniceta1618]

Im scared of damaging the roots of my plant if I stick it directly into them. Am I wrong?

[@rcorey1109]

Me too!

[@singorazz6421]

And me … 😥

[@carsonvore2681]

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

[@itsjustel1]

I need a moisture meter now :/

[@ErikaLodes]

They’re the best 👍🏼

[@ErikaLodes]

You won a meter!! message me at [e-mail] with your address

[@carmenbugeja8722]

Thanks for sharing, with the draecena, parlour palm and umbrella plant, would it be ok on No. 2 on the dry end?

[@jotv7224]

very good but can't you easily damage the root system with the tool on a lot of plants?

[@magnusafberg169]

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 ?

[@dawsonheng9885]

Can i just left the stick in the soil after done testing? Is too troublesome to wash ans clean it

[@fuzzyslippers4349]

I stick the probe all the way down to bottom of the bag and it’s reading very acidic, 3.5 ph etc…But in the middle of the bag, it reads around 6? How deep down into the pot do you put the probe for an accurate reading?

[@rainepanda]

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

[@charinass]

Thank you so much for this informative video. Worth subscribing 😍

[@loveinlove1896]

Thank you Erika! Love your videos!!!

[@loveinlove1896]

I need a water meter, right now I just touch the soil to check how moisture it is

[@elizabethluke8844]

Okay so may be a stupid question but… the majority of my plants need to be watered when “the first inch or so of the soil feels dry.” So I wouldn’t need to stick the meter down to the bottom of the pot for those plants right? Just in the top 1-2 inches?

[@ErikaLodes]

Ya you can just keep it in the upper layers!

[@janineburke1954]

Really handy info - -Thanks so much!

[@blamelia5532]

what is this tool unit for humidity? it shows number 1-10, does it mean percentage?