Fewer assumptions
The decision to water is based on the moisture existing near the roots and not just on the surface appearance.
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Lechuza Moisture meter
Normal price
€12,00
Shipping within Greece only. This product cannot be shipped to your selected country.
Lechuza Moisture meter
Normal price
€12,00
Shipping within Greece only. This product cannot be shipped to your selected country.
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.
- 1Color scaleRed, green or blue
- 2Measuring rodReaches the deepest zone
- 3Root ballMeasurement is done around it
- 4Immediate removalCleaning with a dry cloth
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.
The soil is very dry
Watering is needed, always in accordance with the specific plant's needs.
The moisture is sufficient
The soil has enough moisture and does not require immediate new watering.
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.
Find soil close to the root ball, without pressing the rod onto thick roots.
Guide it carefully into the soil so that the tip reaches the root zone.
Check the color while the rod is still inside the planter.
Remove the meter immediately and clean the tip only with a dry cloth.
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.
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.
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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 ShineFrequently 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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