amith_ram_22 said:
Hi Jbar, I have attached some more pictures. I plan to leave 2 plants in the railing planter that you see attached to the balcony. The window planter on the ground has an oregano plant and the single pepper plant. I plan to move the pepper plant in its own small pot to a 2 gallon pot.
I am so confused on how often to water. I bought a water measuring device..but should I be measuring the top, middle or bottom of the pot for moisture levels?
Thanks!
Thank you for the clarifications - and the helpful pictures.
Personally - I think you should use your index finger stuck in to the soil to your second digit...if it is damp at your fingertip don't water if it is dry(ish) do. There is no way to say water every 1.87 days...you'll get used to what properly moist soil feels like. Time between waterings will vary based on heat, light, wind (big time!) but I think it has become my mantra here; water deeply but less frequently.
The potted plant - is it also outdoors? Peppers want a lot of light. ...and its pot is pretty darn small - but I assume that that is the one you mean to transplant to a larger pot (good plan). These 'aint african violets for goodness sake.
Regardless, you'll have a good time learning and may get a few peppers thrown in for the experience!
