HOW TO USE
Everything you need to know about how to correctly use SUStee. How and where to insert it, how much water to use, how long it takes for SUStee to change its colour and what the colour change means.
3 EASY STEPS TO FOLLOW
1. SET
2. WATER
3. MONITOR
1. SET
- Insert SUStee into the soil at the base of the potted plant to the depth between the “▶︎” “◀︎”arrow marks on the meter.
- SUStee should sense moisture around the plant’s roots at the bottom of the pot, so it needs to be placed close to the plant itself, within a 20 cm radius.
- For SUStee to work properly it is important that the bottom opening is completely covered in soil and the upper opening is out of the soil.
- Eventually, the soil in the pot may settle, so it is important to regularly monitor the position of the bottom opening and, if it is no longer covered with soil, push the SUStee deeper.
What if my SUStee arrives and my indoor plant is already watered?
Simply prime your new SUStee by placing it into a cup of water and wait until the window turns blue. Then place it into your already watered plant.
2. WATER
- Remember to water generously when you use SUStee for the first time.
- SUStee will change its colour from white to blue within 20-30 minutes depending on the amount of water given and the water retention level.
- The periods given below are only rough guides and with some soils it can take up to an hour.
Size S: Approx. 3 minutes
Size M: Approx. 15 minutes
Size L: Approx. 25 minutes
How much water should I use?
Always water your plants thoroughly. The correct amount of water is equal to a fifth to a quarter of whatever volume your pot holds. Try to water evenly.
3. MONITOR
- Simple to use: leave the device in the pot to continuously monitor soil humidity and show you when to water your plant.
- The time for watering your plant has come when the little window on SUStee’s top has turned completely white.
- Blue → the soil is adequately hydrated, no additional water is required.
- White → the soil is dry and watering is required.
- We do not recommend watering if SUStee shows the slightest hint of blue. Wait until it turns completely white.
Will the change of colour alter with the seasons?
Yes. During hot summers water in a pot will evaporate much quicker, leading SUStee to turn white much quicker than in spring or autumn.
In winter however, water will evaporate slower, which will result in SUStee staying blue for longer periods than in spring or autumn.
With SUStee you will see that the appropriate time to water your plants will change with the seasons.
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