wesida
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moisture meter

Hello,
got another newbie question :D . So I have a meter that has (moisture detector, PH, and also light intensity)

Now for light intensity it goes all the way from 0 to 2000, in what units are these, and is there a site where it tells you optimal range?
and as for moisture the scale is from 1-10, what moisture level should I look for before adding water. I know that for meyers lemon we should wait untill its almost dry but not dry, so iam guessing maybe moisture level of 2?.

Thanks

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I've never really gotten scientific about growing my plants, so I haven't the foggiest idea! I just water when they are dry (depending on the plant) and if they are nice and happy looking, I know they're ok. lol.

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lol its ok, my jasmine is growing real nice and flowering alot. I've moved both of the plants to a 4 inch pot. the lemon tree still looks the same though no sign of growth in the shoot. iam guessing the roots are growing in this phase

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Well, since lemons and limes (and other citrus) grow in places where the 'soil" is mostly sand, it makes sense they don't want a lot of water. Good drainage may be the key there.

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yeah I was thinking about that. I water it about once very three days, and have a good drainage soil, we'll wait and see I guess :D. Thanks Grey

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wesida,

Grey makes a good point concerning drainage. Over-watering is one of the most common problems with potted trees. There are two sticky threads in the bonsai forum that will be of interest to you.

The one on [url=https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1479]General Growing[/url] gives information on watering.

The one on [url=https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3422]Bonsai soils[/url] points out the importance of excellent drainage. I'm betting your tree is potted in a heavily organic medium.

Norm

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Gnome, Appreciate the articles



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