How to check the soil is dry or wet?
We are often asked how ofter should we water the plant? Customers are usually not satisfied with our reply. Customers want to know the frequency and volume but we always answer “Check the soil conditon before watering, water the plant when the topsoil is dry, water until the water drip out of the pot” . So this time, we want to talk about how to check the soil condition.
Watering is an important subject.
Before watering, it is crucial to check the moisture level of the soil. Excessive water can hinder root respiration, while prolonged water deficiency can cause plant withering.
If you don't want to get your hands dirty, you can use a wooden chopstick to insert into the soil about 5-7cm deep, then remove it and observe. The image below illustrates the conditions after inserting the chopstick in different levels of soil moisture:
Right: Completely dry soil
Middle: Semi-dry and semi-moist soil
Left: Moist soil
The need for watering depends on the plant species. If the soil is moist, watering may not be necessary for the time being. If the soil is semi-dry and the plant is a Golden Pothos, Spider Plant, or Wax Begonia, for example, watering can be done. If the soil is completely dry and the plant is a Money Tree, Snake Plant, or Jade Plant, for example, watering can be done.
The information provided above is for reference only, as soil moisture is influenced by the environment and weather conditions. The frequency and amount of watering should be determined based on the plant species and its condition.
