The MOMET™ is a tool to help orchid growers understand when an orchid plant needs watering. The unit was developed over a period of 2 years using new technology and copyrighted software (patent pending).  

The MOMET™ was designed specifically for orchids but will work with other plants and potting mixes.  The unit has 2 probes and LED lights that flash indicating moisture level in bark/chips or moss/soil.  It is easy to use and comes with instructions and a watering guide. The unit’s design and packaging are attractive for retail sales and unlike any other moisture meter.  

The MOMET™ can be used to test individual orchids and plant mixes, but is also a useful tool to sample test a few plants in a large growing area to determine overall watering requirements.

The MOMET™ comes with a 90 day limited warranty.


Video about the MOMET™ moisture meter.

Turn the unit on and choose your medium type

 

Gently insert MOMET™ probes into bark/chip or moss/soil mix

 

 

Determine your orchid's needs

 

* Additional Information

Being that orchid plants have different watering requirements at different times of year or different stages of development we have developed a chart (above) to help you know when to water. 

This chart is accurate for the types of plants grown but we would like to recommend the following: 

When Orchid plants are in bud or flower allow the mix to approach dryness (yellow). Do not allow the mix to dry to the point that the red LED flashes. Premature flower loss will result. 

When you insert the MOMET™ probes into bark or chip mixes you may notice that when the mix is near dryness the top inch and a half to two inches may read red (dry), the middle part of the mix may read yellow (approaching dryness) and the bottom inch of the mix may read green (wet). 

When this reading occurs in summer months it is acceptable to water certain varieties of Orchids. Many plants are actively growing new leaves and roots (or in some cases developing flowers). At this reading it is acceptable to water Lady Slipper Orchids like Paphiopedilums and Phragmipediums regardless of whether or not they have flowers. It is also a good time to water Cattleyas, Dendobiums, Phalaenopsis, Vandas or Oncidums and their intergeneric hybrids if they are in spike or flower as they are actively absorbing moisture to support flower development. 

During winter months Cattleyas, Vandas and Dendrobiums generally like to dry out between watering (red LED). Other orchids want to approach dryness in winter, including:  Paphiopedilums, Phragmipediums and Phalaenopsis (yellow LED). If in doubt always trust the MOMET™.