Measuring the moisture of soil in pots

Dear Sir/Madam
I have a number of indoor plants in pots, and always worry about when to water. I have seen moisture meters online ranging in price from £5 up to over £100.

I would just like to pop into my local garden centre and get the cheaper probe type that just pushes into the soil and a meter on top gives a reading. But can they be any good at the price?

The Plants I am particularly worried about are Ficus Elastica, Ficus Benjamina, and Amazonica Alocasia

Thank you for your help
Stewart Hawkins

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 08/12/2017 @ 7:18 am

This article has information on moisture meters.

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