Rose
Water below
44%
Healthy band 50% to 85%
Needs wateringJust watered
Derived Worked out from a close relative with the same rooting habit.
Deep infrequent watering beats a daily sprinkle. Water at the base to keep blackspot down.
Deep infrequent watering beats a daily sprinkle. Water at the base to keep blackspot down.
Setting the threshold
These figures are a tested starting point on a calibrated monitor. Watch one full wet to dry cycle in your own bed and adjust if the plant tells you otherwise. Soil type, container size and how much sun the spot gets all shift where the right number sits.