Without getting instructions I left the moisture meter in the plant pot. It worked well for a month then the tip disintegrated throw it away ?
2006328
Probably. With the disintegrated tip, it most likely won't work correctly. I just poke mine in, take the reading and then pull it out again.
2006329
I agree with the other 2 answers. Throw out and get a new one and use correctly.
2006330
I was told by word of mouth that you just dip it into the plant soil when testing then remove it immediately once you get a moisture reading. So sorry that the tip disintegrated :(
2006331
It is not meant to stay in the plant pot. It is for testing the soil only to see if it needs to be watered. If it has disintegrated, throw it away and get another. They are reasonable. But use it as a tester only!
2006332
Yes, I am sorry to say. I did the same thing and had the same results. Also, let me warn you about getting the electronic , electric meter reader, I paid $22.00, for one, and it was so complicated I took it back to the store. The Etekcity works wonderful and is so easy to use. I have been using one for years to check the correct moisture and my plants look like florist plants, Don't forget to fertilize monthly or by the instruction on the plant. good luck
1683097
I answered before. Let me expand on my "no". I gave my plants water and air, and kept them in indirect light. Both died; can't understand why.
1998102
I put them on paper towel and soaked in room temperature water for 48 hours then put in the wet soil. I put the pot on the window sill to get sunshine. One sprouted about 1 inch, it was a skinny one then died. I don't know why.
1845715
I repot mine right away, plant it on the ground or 5 gal pot are the best way to do. hope this help you
736951
I would not recommend this product. It did not work and i had to request refund (the fact it shipped from Far east did not help. )Basically only moisture meter worked and I did not need that.
1415831
Just make sure you follow the recommended watering ..... Also for humidity put a shallow dish with rocks to keep planter out of the water and misting also .....
69702
I just put it into the base with the water. Make sure to clean and dry it well if not using for while. I used mine for a week, put it away for a month, and it stopped working when I brought it back out again. Good luck!
971444
We were gone for six weeks and returned to healthy plants. We tested the device for a two month period before we left and found it necessary to adjust the time and volume of water until we hit on the right amount of both. Hope it works as well for you.
620089
Yes, you will need to transplant it to a larger pot (I used a 5 gallon bucket with lots of holes drilled in it). But wait a few weeks before you do; the shipping process is stressful on the plant and so is re-potting, so give it some time to recover. Also, DON'T OVER WATER! I made this mistake, thinking I was pampering it; I nearly killed it. Never soak the soil fully just get it all evenly damp, let the soil dry out almost completely before you water again.
1181681
I found a little instruction paper hiding inside the outer black plastic container (the one without the dirt inside), don't worry I couldn't find it the first time I bought it either. It's super simple, basically all you have to you is unwrap the dirt medallions, there is a thin mesh around it that is holding it together, and return one to each square. Add a few tablespoons of water to each square and let the dirt soak it up. They recommend waiting about 10 minutes to give the dirt enough time to soak up the water. Once the dirt has absorbed the water and looks like dirt you would find outside, remove a little from the top and put one type of seed in each section and replace the dirt. Hope this helps! =)
867557
put it in a terrarium and cover all the vent and make sure the plant is moist be for you put it in there and put it in the sun and you should see condensation in a few days. most of this time is a lack of humidity. hope this helps;\
970361
If it isn't a low battery, it's probably gotten wet inside... try popping off the top (like you're replacing the battery) and just leaving it out to dry a bit. After an aggressive session with mine, I will find it a little soggy inside, and the meter will eventually show some numbers then fade away when turned on. Popping off the top and leaving it out a couple dozen hours seems to do the trick.
1198673
I don't know for sure. Have you cleaned the inside of it with vinegar? If not do that. How do you know you have enough salt?
972175
Sorry, my moss began drying up, even though I sprayed it along with the plant, and I finally tossed it and put some shells in the hanger with the plant. I'd suggest either getting in touch with Hinterland or a local florist shop ... good luck!
1278017
Hi Sharon, I left it in the pot it came in. I will repot it after one blooming cycle. My plant looks very healthy and was packaged with great care.
2118211
I have same problem, after leaving it there for a few months, all I see are hard crystals inside the bucket, no liquid at all even though the place I left in is humid as hell.
620872
Sorry to hear about that, R. But it could be okay still. My pot has discolored also, and has what looks like bubbles in the finish on the inside bottom. It hasn't effected performance or taste. I would just clean it out good and try it...I'm sure you have by now. Let us know how it went.