Moisture meter readings

What should your meter read?

It depends on the plant, the mix it is potted in, and how long since you last watered — so here it is species by species, on whichever scale your meter prints.

Monstera

Healthy band 3–6 on a 1–10 probe

Pothos

Healthy band 3–6 on a 1–10 probe

Snake Plant

Healthy band 1–4 on a 1–10 probe

ZZ Plant

Healthy band 1–4 on a 1–10 probe

Peace Lily

Healthy band 4–7 on a 1–10 probe

Fiddle Leaf Fig

Healthy band 3–6 on a 1–10 probe

Philodendron

Healthy band 3–6 on a 1–10 probe

Succulents

Healthy band 1–3 on a 1–10 probe

Orchids

Healthy band 2–5 on a 1–10 probe

Jade Plant

Healthy band 1–4 on a 1–10 probe

Ten species to start with. More as these prove useful — a hundred thin pages help nobody.