A closer look · water check

What does your pot need?

Two observations. One useful next step. Start with the pot, then tell us how the soil feels below the surface.

1 Can water leave the pot?

Look underneath for drainage holes.

YesHoles underneath

NoNo drainage holes

Not sureI need to look

2 How does the soil feel?

Use your latest check below the top layer.

DryLoose, dry to the touch

Slightly moistA little moisture remains

MoistClearly damp

Very wetSaturated or waterlogged

Not checked / not sureA fresh soil check is a good start

From the soil up

Your next step starts here.

Choose what you observe in the pot. Your result will explain what to check next and why.

Observe Check Care

The tool gives a next step to assess, never an automatic watering command. If the pot has no drainage or the soil is very wet, inspect the setup before adding more water.

Editorial review pending. Learn how to check below the surface.