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Prevent Overwatering: Use a £10 Moisture Meter!

1/13/2026

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Houseplants often die from overwatering rather than neglect.
A moisture meter costing around £10 helps determine when to water by measuring soil moisture through electrical conductivity.
Users should insert the probe into the soil, read the dial, and water only if it indicates dryness.
The meter was generally accurate in larger pots but inconsistent in smaller pots, so it should be used with personal observation.

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Story summary

Houseplants often die from overwatering rather than neglect.
A moisture meter costing around £10 helps determine when to water by measuring soil moisture through electrical conductivity.
Users should insert the probe into the soil, read the dial, and water only if it indicates dryness.
The meter was generally accurate in larger pots but inconsistent in smaller pots, so it should be used with personal observation.