Self-Watering Plants
Self-watering systems that keep your houseplants hydrated and healthy.
– S.A.W.
Wet Pots
Wet Pots Systems. Fill the clear glass outer pot with water and let plants absorb moisture as needed through the porous clay inner pot for two or more weeks. The visible water level tells when it’s time for a refill. 3 for $45, www.plow.com
Drip Irrigation Systems
Drip-it Frog. Get hands-off watering for two weeks at a time with the green frog or red squirrel figurine. $10, www.drip-it-systems.com
The Plant Sitter
This drip irrigation system’s water tank hooks onto the back of a pot and its ceramic sensor buried in the plants soil supplies water to roots for up to three weeks. $15, www.charleysgreenhouse.com
Water Stakes
Aqua Globes. The multi-colored hand-blown glass designs add a decorative element and supply water to plants for up to two weeks. 4 for $15, www.buyaquaglobes.com
Watering Globes
Decorative clear or colored glass globes release water to the soil for about a week. $13 each, or 3 for around $40. www.orchidlight.com.
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