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All About SELF-WATERING Planters
Want to make plant care easier, either indoors or out? Planters with self-watering systems keep plants properly watered without constant maintenance.
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What is a self watering planter?
Self-watering planters offer a contained and consistent way for plants to automatically soak up needed moisture, which means it’s no longer necessary to keep a regular watering schedule for your plants to thrive. Just fill the reservoir with water when it’s empty and the planter handles the rest.
Can self-watering planters be used outside?
Yes! Some self-watering planter brands can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Some advice for using self-watering planters outside: Remove drainage plugs when using planters outdoors so excess water can drain. We strongly recommend using plant pots with a drain plug only indoors, as excess water from rain cannot drain off and can ultimately have an adverse effect on your plants.
The Benefits of Self-Watering Plant Pots
No Regular Watering Schedule Needed
Simply fill the self-watering planter’s reservoir with water to keep plants properly moisturized.
Low Water Level Indicator
Some self-watering planters have a water level indicator that offers a quick way to see if the reservoir needs to be refilled.
Over 20+ UV Resistant Colors
Self-watering planters come in a variety of colors. Lechuza brand self-watering planters come in standard and premium UV-resistant finishes, including black, white, grey, brown, tan, beige, terracotta, blue, pink, yellow, orange, green, purple, teal and red.
Variety of Self-Watering Planter Shapes
Self-watering planters come in many shapes. Create stunning spaces with rectangular, round, and square self-watering planters.
Removable Liners
Select self-watering planters have removable liners and inserts. Plant greenery without mess in the liners, then transfer plants to their final spot for easy, quick plant designs.
Extra Large & Small Sizes
Find dimensions to fit spaces with self-watering planter sizes that range from large, small, wide, narrow, skinny and tall.
Indoor & Outdoor Use
Create stunning plantscapes with select self-watering planter pots in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Pricing
Self-watering plant pots can be affordable and efficient. Lechuza’s award-winning design and efficient construction offer affordable options for any planting project.
Durability
Lechuza self-watering planter pots are made to last. Constructed of plastic, their exterior will not break if dropped, and will handle hot and cold weather.
planting in a lechuza self-watering planter
Every Lechuza self-watering planter arrives with detailed planting instructions.
watering phase
For the first few weeks, water plants from above. This will allow time for the roots to grow and reach the water reservoir. During this process, use your fingers to manually check the soil for moisture and top-water when dry.
dry phase
frequently asked questions
Properly assembled and appropriately used, self-watering planter pots should not cause root rot. However, if self-watering planters are over-filled the reservoir can overflow, deeply soaking the soil and plant’s roots and could lead to root rot.
Self-watering containers don’t necessarily need a special potting soil mix. However, every Lechuza self-watering planter comes supplied with a Lechuza PON substrate granulate that is meant to cover the reservoir separator. This specially formulated substrate is intended to help control the plant’s water supply. For best results, completely cover the reservoir separator with a layer of substrate. Then, cover the substrate with a layer of potting soil, add your plant, and fill the planter the rest of the way up with dirt.
Nearly any plant variety should be able to thrive in a self-watering container. However, extra consideration and care may be required for plants sensitive to too much water, such as cacti and orchids.
quality Self-Watering planters shipped safely
We take pride in every planter we ship. Each hand-finished self-watering planter is carefully inspected, painted, packed and quickly shipped to ensure our customers receive top quality products when and where they’re needed.
we take pride in every planter we ship
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4 Easy-To-Move Rolling Self Watering Planters
Plants can be surprisingly heavy. Paired with a full reservoir of water that comes with a self-watering planter, moving a plant is a more difficult task. A rolling self-watering planter is an excellent way to easily move plants and keep them properly watered.
7 Tall Self Watering Planters Perfect For Your Space
Tall self-watering planters bring together the best of style and practical functionality. The extra height fills in space, draws eyes up, and adds an element of stature to interior and exterior designs. For those of us who forget to make sure our houseplants are adequately watered, self-watering planters let the plant’s roots draw in the moisture it needs, when it needs it.
Six Extra Large Self Watering Planters for Easy Plant Care
Self-watering planters are perfect for people who love plants but can't stick to a watering schedule. Extra large self-watering planters make keeping the biggest plants properly moisturized easy. Consider six of our favorite extra large self-watering planters—with options measuring at least 15 inches in length—you should consider adding to your interior or exterior designs.
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