Moisture Meter Says Dry but Soil Is Wet: What to Trust
You buy a moisture meter expecting it to take the guesswork out of watering. Then something strange happens: the meter reads dry right after you have watered, or it stays stubbornly in the “moist” zone while your plant starts looking unhappy. The device may be faulty, but placement, potting media, salts, or the sensing method can also explain the mismatch. This guide covers what a soil moisture meter for indoor plants is genuinely measuring, when that number is useful, when it needs a second check, and how to combine it with low-tech methods that fill in the gaps the meter misses. ...