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.

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.

Exclusive self-watering planter Color Options

If you’re looking for a self-watering plant pot (large or small, indoors or outdoors), ePlanters has a huge variety of planters in exclusive color options not offered anywhere else. Go bold with self-watering planters in blue, orange, violet, pink, yellow, orange, terracotta, green, red or silver, gold or bronze metallic options. Or, opt for neutrals in gloss or matte black, white, brown, or grey. Each ePlanters premium planter is hand finished with an automotive-grade paint that is UV-resistant and formulated to last.

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Can self-watering planters be used outside?

Yes! Some self-watering planter brands (like Lechuza offered through ePlanters) 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.

Please note that when using Lechuza self-watering planters in an indoor environment, the red sealing plug in the bottom of the container must be hand-tightened before use. Please check the tightness of the drain plug screw before using, and tighten if necessary.

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, like Lechuza plant pots, have a red 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, square, cube, cylindrical, globe, and box-shaped 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. Heights range from 7 inches to 41 inches and widths range from 6 inches to as large as 17 inches.

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.

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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.

Once a few weeks have passed, fill the water reservoir half way with water. If the water level drops within the next few days, the roots have successfully grown into the reservoir, and you can now fill the water reservoir to “max.”

dry phase

Be sure to observe a dry phase. Once the water level indicator drops to the “min” position, you should not immediately refill it as there is still sufficient moisture in the soil.

The length in which a dry phase is observed depends on the type of plant, humidity and water requirements, as well as temperature requirements for the plant. A drying phase of 2-10 days is a general recommendation. However, for plants such as cacti and orchids, you may need to extend it further.

frequently asked questions

DO SELF-WATERING PLANTERS CAUSE ROOT ROT?

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.

HOW DO YOU MIX SOIL FOR SELF WATERING CONTAINERS?

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.

WHAT SHOULD BE PLANTED IN A SELF WATERING PLANTER POT?

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.