More pot plants die from too much water than too little. The trouble is, you can't see what's happening at the roots. SUStee shows you, with one colour change.
Step 1: Pick the right size. Choose small, medium or large to match your pot. The stick should reach the root zone, where water matters most.
Step 2: Push it into the soil. Place SUStee between the stem and the edge of the pot, pushing it down into the root zone. Water the plant well.
Step 3: Wait for blue. Once the soil around the roots is moist, the indicator turns blue. It can take a little while to change the first time, so give it time.
Step 4: Water when it turns white. White means the root zone has dried out and your plant is ready for a drink. Water until it turns blue again, then leave it alone.
Tips for South African homes
- In summer and in heated rooms, expect it to turn white faster. Check it every couple of days.
- In winter, many plants rest and need far less water. SUStee stops you watering out of habit.
- Succulents and cacti like to stay dry for longer. Wait a few days after it turns white before watering.
- Use one SUStee per pot. Different plants, pots and spots dry out at different speeds.
Ready to try it? Shop SUStee in small, medium or large.