1. Moisture Meter

• Use a moisture meter to check soil moisture levels
• Scale typically ranges from 1-10
  • 1-3 (red): Very dry
  • 4-7: Medium moisture
  • 8-10: Very moist
• Check multiple areas of the pot
• For most plants, water when the meter reads around 3-4

2. Wooden Skewer Test

• Insert a wooden skewer into the soil
• If it comes out clean or soil falls off easily, the soil is dry
• If moist soil sticks to the skewer, the plant doesn’t need watering yet

3. Pick-up Test

• Lift the pot to feel its weight
• Lightweight pots usually indicate dry soil and need for watering
• Works best with plastic pots (ceramic and terracotta can be heavy on their own)

4. Flagging

• Look for slight drooping or duller leaf sheen
• This often precedes more noticeable drooping by a day or two
• Indicates the plant needs water soon

5. Finger Test

• Insert your finger into the soil up to the first joint
• If soil feels dry, it’s time to water
• If soil sticks to your finger and feels moist, wait to water

Tips to Remember

• It’s better to err on the side of underwatering for most plants
• Watering schedules can vary; don’t assume all plants need weekly watering
• Newly repotted plants may not need watering for up to a month
• Use multiple methods to ensure accuracy in determining watering needs

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