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.

[@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.

[@leepiper4621]

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

[@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 :)

[@AppsandArt]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@datadrivendreams7]

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

[@tayloraustin8281]

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

[@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 😑

[@Uneedmoremeds]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@montedreams1]

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

[@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 🌱😁

[@ralphchristianson]

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

[@orchidenica763]

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

[@frankhenderson2443]

Does sticking it all around hurt the roots?

[@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

[@anniehoneycomb7105]

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

[@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.

[@poppychyk]

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

[@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.

[@whitehorsept]

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

[@dianem6406]

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

[@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!!

[@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??

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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 😍

[@VoicetheMiddleVoice]

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

[@billmoore6688]

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

[@marymiller-crews1307]

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

[@Nichole-u5f]

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

[@mikegrewatz3220]

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

[@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

[@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

[@Puppies-Plants-Politics]

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

[@studiojapfilms7305]

What battery does it use?

[@nessa_a6052]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@msmile9528]

How about using its light and Ph features, Erica?

[@patriciataylor9235]

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

[@scribeshot]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@111nwp]

Won't pushing the probes in risk damaging the roots?

[@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😁

[@scottjones4888]

will gauge work properly if rod is bent

[@Entermagnetic]

Is it possible that the probe would hurt the roots?

[@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?

[@rainepanda]

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

[@cookiebun12]

What soil moisture meter brands do you recommend?

[@popularrealtor]

I love this video. She explained nicely.

[@Drizzleswag]

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

[@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 ?

[@enufots4621]

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

[@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 ..

[@avivlobel1]

hello , i started my own small nursery at my porch with many kind of plants , this tool probably is what i need for being a watering paranoid person. is there any other cool tool that u recommend for home nursery ?

[@Ignacio2092]

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

[@isoutoforbit]

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

[@ThrowDaws]

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

[@lindabui1]

How deep into the soil should I stick it in?

[@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?

[@janab6801]

Thanks a lot for this video! It really helped me. Just one question: Using the moisturemeter regularly can't hurt the roots?

[@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.

[@terrytwotoes3225]

How do you do that without killing the roots

[@missymisfit2098]

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

[@GinaStricklind]

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

[@yogendramody1325]

What should be the moisture level for indoor plants

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🦘👍

[@carmenbugeja8722]

Thanks for sharing. If it's on the dry side on 3 is it ok to water or wait until 1 to do so? Is checking one time a week suitable?

[@dawsonheng9885]

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

[@tayloraustin8281]

This dosent hurt the roots right

[@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.

[@ZorroTheBlueHeeler]

So I already made the mistake of leaving g it in the soil and I felt like it wasn’t reading right so I also dipped it in water to check to which it said dry like you said 🥴😬 is there anyway I can fix it or do I need to buy a new one?

[@eduardomendez7622]

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

[@yanikjayaram]

excellent video. Thanks for your knowledge

[@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!

[@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.

[@TrapStar4200]

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

[@pamelapitre9095]

What level should it be. I am trying to grow a plant please help

[@TrapStar4200]

Pamela Pitre right when it hits the red zone water till you have run off

[@extoshiason1682]

@@pamelapitre9095 dont always water until run off its depends how big your pot, the rull is the day you water,next let it dry,next let it dry,next check if its needs water if not let it dry, better let it dry then over water. happy growing

[@mokuho]

For ivy swedish what level of humidity needs?🙄

[@xXBLAKGOATXx]

Wow you remind me of my friend from highschool

[@1bam1productions]

Mama taught her well

[@blamelia5532]

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

[@jotv7224]

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

[@vampirexorcist]

how do you know you are not hurting the roots each to u stick the meter in the soil? or its not that important? i ordered one and im scared if i damage the roots system.

[@genderdystopia019]

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