If you're using a meter for succulents, stick it all the way down and make sure it's showing "dry" before watering. For most of my succulents, fiddle leaf figs, string of pearls...I wait for level 1 before watering.⠀
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If you're using a meter for tropicals, you will want the meter to show "moist" (levels between 4 and 6) before watering. A lot of tropicals will be fine even if you get into the "dry" levels of 2 and 3, as long as you water them before the soil dries out too much.⠀
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More experienced among you will say "Moisture meters don't always work well". That's true, but neither do other methods. If you're just starting out, you might not always be able to estimate if it's time to water by checking the pot weight and it's more difficult with heavy pots. Sticking your fingers - you can only stick your finger 1-3 inches and it's not really convenient.⠀
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If you're new to plants, a moisture meter will usually show good results for over 90% of plants. I always use it in combination with other methods.⠀
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PRODUCTS THAT I USE AND LOVE TO GROW MY BEAUTIFUL PLANTS (affiliate links):
LIGHT AND MOISTURE METERS
➡️ [ Ссылка ] - Dr. Meter light meter, the only way to know that you're providing your plants with sufficient light
➡️ [ Ссылка ] - Most light meters apps are incorrect, this one has been pre-calibrated for a variety of cell phones
➡️ [ Ссылка ] - moisture meter, you can use the meter or a chopstick to check if it's watering time
FERTILIZERS
➡️ [ Ссылка ] - Dyna Gro fertilizer, has all 16 minerals that plants need
➡️ [ Ссылка ] - Espoma succulent and cacti fertilizer
GROW LIGHTS
➡️ [ Ссылка ] - Rousseau Grow Light, beautiful design, strong grow light, use code MRHOUSE15 for 15% off ➡️[ Ссылка ] - 15W Sansi grow light for smaller plants and plants that don't need a lot of light
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➡️ [ Ссылка ] - 32W GE grow light, excellent for a bigger plant or plants that need more light
PEST CONTROL:
➡️ [ Ссылка ] - Neem Oil, mix a few drops with water, and spray the plant as prevention or to fight off pests
➡️ [ Ссылка ] - Garden Safe insecticidal soap, as pest prevention or cure
➡️ [ Ссылка ] - Bonide horticultural oil, another excellent product against pests
➡️ [ Ссылка ] - Bonide tree and shrub systemic insecticide (keeps you pest free for a full year)
POTTING MIX/SOIL:
➡️ [ Ссылка ] - Mother Earth Groundswell soil, 1.5 cubic feet, use right out of the bag
➡️ [ Ссылка ] - Proven Winners potting soil, mix with some perlite and bark to create a well-draining mix
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➡️ [ Ссылка ] - MedZoo bark
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