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Lechuza Moisture meter

Name: Lechuza Moisture meter
Brand: Lechuza
SKU: 24319714
Price: 12.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Plant Care Accessory · Soil Moisture Control

Moisture Meter

The practical tool that turns watering uncertainty into a clear indication. With a single measurement near the root ball, it shows whether the soil is dry, properly moist, or overly wet — particularly useful when the surface of the planter doesn't tell the whole truth.

Red · Green · Blue Length about 26 cm Battery-free Indoor & outdoor use For potting soil & compost

≈ 26 cmTotal length

3 zonesDry · OK · Wet

0Batteries

1 pieceReady to use

For plants in a planter with potting soil or compost around the root ball.

One measurement · three clear readings

The true moisture level is near the roots

The surface may appear dry while deeper down there is still enough moisture. The thin rod is inserted into the soil around the root ball, and the scale is read while the meter remains inside the planter.

It measures in the zone that matters for the plant, not just on the surface.
The color scale immediately distinguishes dry, sufficiently moist, and very moist soil.
The length of about 26 cm allows measurement even in deeper pots.
No battery, charging, or other power source required.
After reading, it is removed immediately and cleaned with a dry cloth.

Read the scale while the rod is in the soil; then remove it immediately.

1Color scaleRed, green or blue
2Measuring rodReaches the deepest zone
3Root ballMeasurement is done around it
4Immediate removalCleaning with a dry cloth

Fewer assumptions

The decision to water is based on the moisture existing near the roots and not just on the surface appearance.

Protection from both extremes

Regular measurement helps avoid both water shortage and excessively frequent watering.

Useful where it is not visible

Ideal for large pots, deep planters, and plants that have not yet fully rooted after repotting.

How to read the scale

The three colors translate the measurement into a direct image of soil moisture.

Red

The soil is very dry

Watering is needed, always in accordance with the specific plant's needs.

Green

The moisture is sufficient

The soil has enough moisture and does not require immediate new watering.

Blue

The soil is very wet

Pause watering and allow the substrate to lose some of its moisture.

Correct measurement in four steps

The scale is read within the soil, but the meter does not remain permanently in the planter.

01 · Choose the spot

Find soil close to the root ball, without pressing the rod onto thick roots.

02 · Insert the rod

Guide it carefully into the soil so that the tip reaches the root zone.

03 · Read the indicator

Check the color while the rod is still inside the planter.

04 · Remove and wipe

Remove the meter immediately and clean the tip only with a dry cloth.

After repotting

Important check before roots fully develop

In a new LECHUZA planting, before the root system fully utilizes the reservoir, measuring around the root ball helps determine the plant’s dry phase more accurately.

With or without self-watering system

Not limited to LECHUZA pots

It can be used in any indoor or outdoor planter, provided the measurement is made in conventional potting soil or compost around the root ball.

What the package includes

A complete care tool, ready for immediate use.

1 Moisture MeterIntegrated body with measuring rod

Color scaleRed, green, and blue for immediate reading

No power requiredNo battery, charging, or power supply needed

Not included planter, plant, or other care accessories.

Not used in pure LECHUZA-PON

The meter gives a correct reading when the probe is placed in potting soil or compost around the root ball. It is not suitable for pots containing exclusively pure mineral substrate, such as LECHUZA-PON. Prolonged exposure to water or wet substrate can also oxidize the probe and affect the measurement.

Two different ways to control watering

The Moisture Meter and the Watering Indicator check moisture in different ways and serve different needs.

For permanent watering indication

LECHUZA Watering Indicator

The Moisture Meter is a portable tool for instant checking in different planters with regular soil. If you want a permanent indicator that stays in the planter and works in soil, PON, and mixtures, choose the Watering Indicator.

See the Watering Indicator

Properly watered roots, clean leaves

Two different tools for two different sides of daily care.

For clean and well-groomed leaves

Organic Leaf Shine 400 ml

The Moisture Meter checks the moisture in the soil. For leaf care, the Organic Leaf Shine helps remove dust and water salts from the leaves with a very fine spray.

See the Organic Leaf Shine

Frequently asked questions

What do the three colors of the Moisture Meter indicate?

Red indicates that the soil is very dry and needs watering, green indicates it has sufficient moisture, and blue indicates it is too wet and needs a pause from watering.

Where should I insert the measuring rod?

Insert it carefully into the soil around the root ball, so that the measurement concerns the moisture received by the roots and not just the surface of the planter.

Can I leave the Moisture Meter permanently in the soil?

No. Read the indicator while the rod is in the soil, then immediately remove it and wipe the tip with a dry cloth. Prolonged contact with moisture may cause oxidation and incorrect readings.

Does it work in a planter that contains only LECHUZA-PON?

No. For correct indication, the tip must be in conventional potting soil or compost around the root ball. The meter is not suitable when the planter contains exclusively pure mineral substrate, such as LECHUZA-PON.

Can it also be used in planters without a self-watering system?

Yes. It is suitable for plants in conventional soil, both in LECHUZA pots and in standard planters, indoors or outdoors.

Does it need batteries or charging?

No. The LECHUZA Moisture Meter works without batteries, charging, or any other power source.

Does it replace the water-level indicator of a LECHUZA planter?

No. The water-level indicator shows the water inside the water reservoir, while the Moisture Meter checks the moisture of the soil around the root ball. It is especially useful after repotting, in large pots, or when the surface of the soil is misleading.

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Lechuza Moisture meter

Lechuza Moisture meter

Moisture Meter

The true moisture level is near the roots

Fewer assumptions

Protection from both extremes

Useful where it is not visible

How to read the scale

The soil is very dry

The moisture is sufficient

The soil is very wet

Correct measurement in four steps

Important check before roots fully develop

Not limited to LECHUZA pots

What the package includes

Not used in pure LECHUZA-PON

Two different ways to control watering

LECHUZA Watering Indicator

Properly watered roots, clean leaves

Organic Leaf Shine 400 ml

Frequently asked questions

Lechuza Moisture meter — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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