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CHANGING THE CORE IS DONE IN 2 STEP.

It is easy and can be done by anyone.

Step 1
Remove SUStee from the pot and follow the instructions below. If dirt has accumulated inside SUStee clean it before you insert a new core.

Step 2
Remove the lock cap by turning it counterclockwise. Take out the used inner core and replace it with a new one.

CHANGING THE CORE IS DONE IN 2 STEP.

It is easy and can be done by anyone.

Step 1
Remove SUStee from the pot and follow the instructions below. If dirt has accumulated inside SUStee clean it before you insert a new core.

Step 2
Remove the lock cap by turning it counterclockwise. Take out the used inner core and replace it with a new one.

SUSTEE WATER INDICATOR PEN SMALL

• Senses water at root level
• Has refillable core
• Award-winning product design
• Maintenance-free and no battery required
• No dirty fingers - check the stick to see when your plant needs watering
• Use in soils that retain water
• Made in Japan

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  SKU SIZE COLOUR SUITABLE POT PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
Sustee Water Indicator Pen C-0021-WH SMALL WHITE Pot Size 2, 2.5, 3
Diameter 6~9cm
10(W) x 8(D) x 120(H)
Sustee Water Indicator Pen C-0021-GR SMALL GREEN Pot Size 2, 2.5, 3
Diameter 6~9cm
10(W) x 8(D) x 120(H)



Blue - enough water in soil.
White - in need of watering.

SUSTEE WATER INDICATOR PEN MEDIUM

• Senses water at root level
• Has refillable core
• Award-winning product design
• Maintenance-free and no battery required
• No dirty fingers - check the stick to see when your plant needs watering
• Use in soils that retain water
• Made in Japan

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  SKU SIZE COLOUR SUITABLE POT PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
Sustee Water Indicator Pen C-0022-WH MEDIUM WHITE Pot Size 3.5, 4, 5, 6
Diameter 10.5~18cm
10(W) x 8(D) x 180(H)
Sustee Water Indicator Pen C-0022-GR MEDIUM GREEN Pot Size 3.5, 4, 5, 6
Diameter 10.5~18cm
10(W) x 8(D) x 180(H)



Blue - enough water in soil.
White - in need of watering.

SUSTEE WATER INDICATOR PEN LARGE

• Senses water at root level
• Has refillable core
• Award-winning product design
• Maintenance-free and no battery required
• No dirty fingers - check the stick to see when your plant needs watering
• Use in soils that retain water
• Made in Japan

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  SKU SIZE COLOUR SUITABLE POT PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
Sustee Water Indicator Pen C-0023-WH LARGE WHITE Pot Size 6~12
Diameter 18~36cm
10(W) x 8(D) x 255(H)
Sustee Water Indicator Pen C-0023-GR LARGE GREEN Pot Size 6~12
Diameter 18~36cm
10(W) x 8(D) x 255(H)



Blue - enough water in soil.
White - in need of watering.

SUSTEE WATER INDICATOR PEN REFILLS SMALL (2 Pack)

•100% natural, made from non-woven cotton
• 6 to 24 month life span (depending on the soil)

SUSTEE WATER INDICATOR PEN REFILLS MEDIUM (2 Pack)

•100% natural, made from non-woven cotton
• 6 to 24 month life span (depending on the soil)

SUSTEE WATER INDICATOR PEN REFILLS LARGE (2 Pack)

• 100% natural, made from non-woven cotton
• 6 to 24 month life span (depending on the soil)

WHAT TO DO IF SUSTEE DOES NOT CHANGE COLOUR?

One of the following may be hindering water supply:

1. First time use

Not enough water was given. When using SUStee for the first time, please water generously after inserting it in the pot until water drips out into the saucer. However,
excess water in the saucer must be avoided afterwards.
Colour indication may work better if SUStee is inserted into the pot soil before watering, as the device is constructed in such a way that its core will soak up water
through capillary effect and change colour.

2. SUStee is in poor condition

SUStee has a hole at its bottom for soaking up moisture. If it gets clogged with old soil, excess roots of a root-bound plant or dirt with extremely high viscosity,
SUStee may no longer absorb water. This can be improved by loosening the soil before inserting the SUStee device or finding a new spot for its insertion.

If your SUStee was used for more than 6 months it might be time to replace it. Be environmentally friendly and replace only its inner core.

3. Water drains too well to be absorbed


SUStee has a hole at its bottom for soaking up moisture. Water may drain too quickly in extremely grainy earth for SUStee to absorb, resulting in no colour change.
This may be improved by pouring water mindfully over the bottom of the SUStee device when watering the plant.

Sustee Water Meter - How to use them