PlantDoc Moisture Meter - Mini Monstera - 5 pack
What is PlantDoc?
You've just found the world's first and only 100% biodegradable, plastic-free moisture meter. Meet PlantDoc. Saving lives, one plant at a time. The favourite tool of over-waterers, under-waterers and worried plant parents. Just what the (plant) doctor ordered to help solve your water worries.
How does PlantDoc work?
PlantDoc is a colour-changing moisture meter that hangs out in your plant's pot, monitoring the moisture level at a glance. No more guesswork. Pop it in a dry plant, white side facing out, and water as usual.
PlantDoc changes colour in response to the wet soil and the pattern appears. Your PlantDoc will slowly return to white as the soil dries out and it's time to water again. Simple!
What is PlantDoc made from?
PlantDoc is made from 100% biodegradable, compostable, sustainably-sourced plant-based fibres with non-toxic hydrochromatic colour-changing ink.
When it's ready to replace, pop it in the garden or your compost and PlantDoc completely breaks down with no residues. Safe for curious hands and paws with no harmful dyes or chemicals, making PlantDoc pet safe and kid safe. No batteries required.
What comes in the box?
One box includes 5 PlantDocs, enough for around one years supply for one plant. One PlantDoc lasts one to six months each (depending on your soil type and watering frequency), so one 5 pack lasts from 5 to 30 months all up. All for just $4 per PlantDoc.
Sustainable, safe, non-toxic, biodegradable AND budget-friendly, a win for plants, plant parents, pets and the planet 💚
How to read PlantDoc
PlantDoc will change colour when wet and slowly return to white as the soil dries. You can decide when to water based on how dry your plant prefers to be.
MOIST
Peace Lily, Maranta, Stromanthe, Fern, Aglaonema, Anthurium and similar
For plants that light to stay lightly moist and are prone to dry leaf tips and margins if left dry for long, water again when PlantDoc is about 1/4 to 1/2 dry
PARTIALLY DRY
Monstera, Philodendron, Fiddle Leaf Fig, Scindapsus, Epipremnum, Pothos and similar
For plants that prefer partially drying out before watering again, water again when PlantDoc is around 3/4 dry
FULLY DRY
Hoya, Peperomia, ZZ and similar
For plants that like to fully dry between watering, water again when PlantDoc is fully dry
DRY FOR A WHILE
Cacti and similar
For plants that love dry conditions for a while between watering, note when PlantDoc turns fully white and water again lightly in a couple of months
Remember ALL moisture meters are only a guide, not gospel. They don't know what type of plant they're in. Moisture meters can only tell you what the moisture level is where they are in the plant, not when to water. You still need to decide when to water according to your plant's needs and your conditions. Moisture meters are a tool to help you read the signs. Don't ignore your plants other signs they need water, such as wilting.
How long does one PlantDoc last?
Although it does depend on how often you water and your type of soil, one PlantDoc normally lasts 3 to 6 months. However (based on my own plants and watering habits), I found it was more around 1 to 3 months in my conditions.
In general I find for plants in a finer soil or plants that prefer to be maintained lightly moist (like a Peace Lily) it'll last shorter, vs plants in a grittier or chunkier mix that like to dry out fully between watering like Succulents and Cacti, where PlantDoc will last a lot longer.
Water your plant, not your PlantDoc! That can shorten its life. PlantDoc breaks down faster in always-wet, finer, more compact soil and lasts longer in drier, aroid-type potting mixes and with plants that prefer to dry out between watering.
When do you change PlantDoc?
You'll know when it's time for a new PlantDoc to take over when your PlantDoc no longer changes colour within half an hour of watering.
PlantDoc is also a great alert for pests and to help protect plant roots, as soil pests like fungus gnat larvae will chomp on your PlantDoc instead of your plant's roots.
Why does PlantDoc turn brown?
Over time, some types of soils might stain your PlantDoc a brownish colour. More common with new soil or peat-based soils and ne