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product_id: 195966244
title: "Dr.meter 27CM Soil Moisture Meter, Plant Watering Indicator & Hygrometer Sensor for Gardening Gift, Indoor & Outdoor Plants, No Battery Needed"
brand: "dr.meter"
price: "$49"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Dr.Meter"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/195966244-dr-meter-27cm-soil-moisture-meter-plant-watering-indicator-hygrometer
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# Color-coded scale for instant moisture clarity 27cm probe length for deep soil insight Zero batteries needed—eco-friendly & hassle-free Dr.meter 27CM Soil Moisture Meter, Plant Watering Indicator & Hygrometer Sensor for Gardening Gift, Indoor & Outdoor Plants, No Battery Needed

**Brand:** dr.meter
**Price:** $49
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Know your soil, save your plants, and never guess again!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dr.meter 27CM Soil Moisture Meter, Plant Watering Indicator & Hygrometer Sensor for Gardening Gift, Indoor & Outdoor Plants, No Battery Needed by dr.meter
- **How much does it cost?** $49 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/195966244-dr-meter-27cm-soil-moisture-meter-plant-watering-indicator-hygrometer)

## Best For

- dr.meter enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dr.meter brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Smart Manual Operation:** No batteries or electricity needed—just insert and read, reducing waste and maintenance.
- • **Durability Meets Simplicity:** Robust ABS construction with easy-to-clean probe designed for long-lasting, reliable performance.
- • **Precision Root-Friendly Probe:** Single, slender 27cm sensor ensures minimal root disturbance while delivering accurate moisture readings.
- • **Versatile Indoor & Outdoor Use:** Perfect for everything from delicate houseplants to robust garden beds, ensuring thriving greenery year-round.
- • **Effortless Soil Hydration Insight:** Color-coded scale (red, green, blue) simplifies watering decisions—no expertise required.

## Overview

The Dr.meter 27CM Soil Moisture Meter is a battery-free, manual hygrometer designed for both indoor and outdoor plants. Featuring a 27cm single probe for gentle root interaction and a clear color-coded moisture scale, it empowers millennial plant enthusiasts to optimize watering with precision and ease. Compact, portable, and eco-friendly, it’s the essential tool for anyone serious about healthy, thriving plants without the guesswork.

## Description

Dr.meter 27CM Soil Moisture Meter, Plant Watering Indicator & Hygrometer Sensor for Gardening Gift, Indoor & Outdoor Plants, No Battery Needed : desertcart.co.uk: Garden

Review: USE IT CORRECTLY! - Do NOT under any circumstances submerge the probe in water, especially to test if it "works" as so MANY reviewers have done. It'll just stop working. I have over 100 plants. I use my moisture meter consistently with pretty good success and it's never failed me. Moisture meters are designed to work in soil ONLY and will not provide a reading in water. Leave it in the soil between 30-60 seconds, not longer and NEVER more than 5 minutes as this can corrode the probe, which is sensitive. One thing to keep in mind is the reading will depend on the depth and location of the probe in the soil. Soil might be very moist towards the bottom and dry in the first couple inches. Dry on one side and wet on the other. It all depends on how evenly you water your plants. A lot of the complaints are by people who are not aware of these factors. Different plants have different root systems. Some naturally have shallow roots, while others head straight to the bottom of the pot. So how deep you place the probe is very important. Under normal conditions—and this is likely the problem many are having—mineral salts, coming from fertiliser and tap water tend to build up in potting soil over time. So, unless you re-pot annually, changing the old soil for fresh soil, readings will gradually become less and less accurate. If the soil is heavily contaminated with mineral salts, the meter will always read moist or wet, even when the soil is obviously dry. Also, over time, often in as little as a year, mineral salts slowly penetrate the probe itself, or it may begin to rust and, again, both situations can lead to inaccurate results. Always dry off the probe immediately after use! Moisture meters actually read electrical conductance, not the amount of water present. Water is a good conductor, but air (which is abundant in dry soil) is not. That’s the basics of how a meter works. Remember how air is a poor conductor? Freshly potted plants have fluffy airy soil compared to old pots with compacted soil. That’s going to skew your readings. It's also important to know that because moisture meters work by measuring electrical currents within the soil, soil that has a high salt content will result in inaccurate readings. The numbers given are usually just a scale, not an actual measurement. So you should be checking the output against a specific plant’s water needs, because not all plants need the same amount of moisture. Sometimes a 7 means water, sometimes a 7 means wait. If the needle in the display window is bouncing around and does not settle, the probe could be touching a small rock or piece of metal in the soil. Remove the probe and try again in a different location.
Review: Excellent value - Worked very well with coir soil and seems sturdy and well made.

## Features

- 【Compact & Portable】 Have you been sticking your finger in the soil hoping to feel when it's time to water? Why not eliminate the guesswork and keep your hands clean when you use the Dr.meter Soil Moisture Sensor Meter! Know the right time to water your garden, farm, lawn and plants, anytime.
- 【Easy to Read】No experience required--while this machine is sophisticated, it's not complicated! With an interface using ten scales and a color-coded reading system from red, green to blue, it's never been more straightforward reading your soil moisture.
- 【No Batteries Required】Dr.meter soil moisture meter no batteries or electricity needed. Just plug stick it into the ground and get a reading in no time!
- 【Gentle to Plant Roots】Keep roots intact when you do readings thanks to the single probe design. You won't have to dig up too much soil or disturb sensitive roots when you take readings so your plants can stay perfectly healthy.
- 【Helpful Tips】The Dr.meter Soil Moisture Meter is designed only for soil testing and should not be used in liquids. Keep it away from rocks and extremely hard soil to avoid damaging it. Make sure to clean the probe after each use.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00PTLGKSQ |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 12,371 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 21 in Soil Meters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (10,627) |
| Date First Available | 19 Nov. 2014 |
| Item model number | S10 |
| Manufacturer | Dr.meter |
| Material type | ABS |
| Part number | S10-V |
| Power source type | Manual |
| Product Dimensions | 33.02 x 10.16 x 4.06 cm; 77.11 g |

## Product Details

- **Battery description:** No batteries needed
- **Brand:** Dr.meter
- **Colour:** Green
- **Item weight:** 77 g
- **Product dimensions:** 10.2W x 4.1H centimetres

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why it still reads dry even when I just watered my plant?**
A: I’m having the same problem. I’ve waited and even measured the next day. I can feel the soil is still wet and it reads dry. I don’t get it.

**Q: Can I put this item into the water to test the accuracy?**
A: Please could not put this item into the water. Thanks! Here is some notes for your reference, thanks!
-Don't  measure liquids especially water, it is only used to test the soil moisture.
-Choose a soft soil, forbid to force the metal probe into the hard soil.
-Please don't put the probe pen for a long time in the soil (no more than one hour), otherwise it will damage the pen.
-Don't use the measuring pen near the magnetic material and away from other metal objects.
-Don't hold the metal part of the measuring pen by hand. Fingerprints have grease that reduces the accuracy of their measurements.
-Don't try to remove the metal tip of the tester. If the tip becomes loose, tighten it clockwise.

**Q: Can this be left permanently in a potted plant? Or must it be inserted and then removed each time I want to take a measurement?**
A: It's not entirely accurate to say that it will "melt," but not far off. This device has no battery to insert, but the tip is of a different metal from the long sleeve. Likely the sleeve is copper or brass (a copper alloy), and the tip is probably zinc. When placed in moist soil, the two metals form a difference in electrical potential, essentially a battery. The electrical potential will corrode, dissolving the zinc tip over time.

The same mechanism is used in ships, rocks, and bridges: they attach replaceable zinc electrodes to the steel, to make the zinc corrode instead of the steel.

If you leave this in the soil, the corroding zinc from the tip will be electrodeposited on the sleeve, reducing the electrical potential, and eventually making the current stop flowing. You will then have to rub the zinc off the sleeve to make the meter work again. Over time the zinc tip would disappear.

So, the answer is NO, you can't leave it place. You should get a reading, then remove it from the soil and wipe it clean and dry each time. ...and now you know WHY you have to do it.

**Q: Can I use one to take readings on all my plants without having to leave it in**
A: You have to insert it in the plant soil and it will give you the reading right away. You then can take it out and go to the next plant to get a reading.  You only leave it long enough to get the reading then take it out. Do not leave it in the soil all the time. That's the way I use it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ USE IT CORRECTLY!
*by M***A on 8 June 2024*

Do NOT under any circumstances submerge the probe in water, especially to test if it "works" as so MANY reviewers have done. It'll just stop working. I have over 100 plants. I use my moisture meter consistently with pretty good success and it's never failed me. Moisture meters are designed to work in soil ONLY and will not provide a reading in water. Leave it in the soil between 30-60 seconds, not longer and NEVER more than 5 minutes as this can corrode the probe, which is sensitive. One thing to keep in mind is the reading will depend on the depth and location of the probe in the soil. Soil might be very moist towards the bottom and dry in the first couple inches. Dry on one side and wet on the other. It all depends on how evenly you water your plants. A lot of the complaints are by people who are not aware of these factors. Different plants have different root systems. Some naturally have shallow roots, while others head straight to the bottom of the pot. So how deep you place the probe is very important. Under normal conditions—and this is likely the problem many are having—mineral salts, coming from fertiliser and tap water tend to build up in potting soil over time. So, unless you re-pot annually, changing the old soil for fresh soil, readings will gradually become less and less accurate. If the soil is heavily contaminated with mineral salts, the meter will always read moist or wet, even when the soil is obviously dry. Also, over time, often in as little as a year, mineral salts slowly penetrate the probe itself, or it may begin to rust and, again, both situations can lead to inaccurate results. Always dry off the probe immediately after use! Moisture meters actually read electrical conductance, not the amount of water present. Water is a good conductor, but air (which is abundant in dry soil) is not. That’s the basics of how a meter works. Remember how air is a poor conductor? Freshly potted plants have fluffy airy soil compared to old pots with compacted soil. That’s going to skew your readings. It's also important to know that because moisture meters work by measuring electrical currents within the soil, soil that has a high salt content will result in inaccurate readings. The numbers given are usually just a scale, not an actual measurement. So you should be checking the output against a specific plant’s water needs, because not all plants need the same amount of moisture. Sometimes a 7 means water, sometimes a 7 means wait. If the needle in the display window is bouncing around and does not settle, the probe could be touching a small rock or piece of metal in the soil. Remove the probe and try again in a different location.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent value
*by S***S on 14 December 2025*

Worked very well with coir soil and seems sturdy and well made.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A useful tool for plant care.
*by A***S on 20 March 2022*

The meter is easy to use and will take the guesswork out of plant watering.

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