I've found that long-term it's better to use nylon ropes because organic fibers tend to break down and/or get moldy over time. The nylon ones work great for me and I can just wash and reuse them when I repot plants. I seal the ends with a lighter and they're good to go :)
I use all kind of pots for self watering even terracotta just put the nylon rope or microfiber cloths make strips put pebbles in a tray add water . My cute pots from Lowes same thing just add string to bottom of nursery pot add pebbles to hold it up add water .I keep my strings that come in the pots at lowes and reuses then on other pots too. Thank you for the video.
I use pots like this all the time and have never needed any kind of rope to bring water up. Fill the x shape in the bottom of the pot with horticultural charcoal, and then just pack the rest over with soil. Only bottom water with these pots. When I water, I fill the bottom tray all the way to the top and most plants will drink the whole thing in a couple hours and don't usually need watered again for about 2 weeks.
@@plantheartbeats you're very welcome. I just wanted to add that I love the use of the charcoal for these pots because, if water does sit in the bottom for a while, the charcoal acts as a sort of filter and will keep the water from getting stagnant and yucky.
I find that most yellowing of my plants leaves are from not letting it dry out before the next watering, specially in colder months. I always use self watering pots on plants that always thirsty and its very helpful during hot summer days. There are some plastic pots you can find at dollar store or 99c stores. Self-watering pots are game changer. Thanks for sharing your videos🤗
The self watering pots actually work when they're made where the base allows for the soil to be in contact with the water just like bottom watering (butt chugging 😊), which the white pot does. The lower area with holes where you put the strings in is the contact point for the soil and the water. Adding the strings just makes it so that the water is absorbed quicker and easier. The issue is that the base is not large enough to hold enough water for the size of the pot, let alone when you put a plant and soil in it. To properly water the plant and or saturate the soil, (because of the size of the base) you have to add water multiple times in one session. Add water to the base, continue tending to other plants while it absorbs, go back check the base and add more once the level drops or the water's gone while still having to check the plant to make sure that it got enough water. It was too much extra work which is why I stopped using them.
Hi...then wouldn't her method be a game changer? This way the water goes up into the rest of the soil as well, correcting the issue. Lowes sells their smaller nursery potted plants with a wick for their Wick and Grow pots. I usually save them for when I use a cache pot where the nursery pot doesn't touch the bottom.
Yup that would be a lot of work for me as well! This way I just water from the top on soil and am happy that the extra water will be in the extra reservoir and wicked up as needed. This way it’s quick, easy and effective. Plant gets a good watering.
@@trewtiyeah I've repotted a couple of plants with those wicks but haven't found a proper cache pot for them to work properly yet. It does make it so that the water is distributed quicker but that also depends on the plant and still the base of the pot. 1 way to go about it would be what she mentioned below which is to top water so that the reservoir catches what's not absorbed and the plant can continue to hydrate with what's left. Depending on how often you water, how thirsty the plant is, it still makes things a little easier.
That was a very good video that was smart of you to think of tat I’m surprised the pot didn’t come with wicks I don’t know why the nurseries don’t sell self watering especially for plants in hanging pots thank you for sharing I’m sure it is going to help a lot of people
What and what brand, How much And how often do you feed your plants (Ex: miracle grow ir hydroponic water liquid feed) Please and thank you Just bought 6 Target pots
Thank you very much and of course I tried your DIY and uploaded my video. I didn’t know You have a spanish channel 💚💚💚. My video is not as nice as yours but I’m learning. thank you 🙏
Very informative 👍. Self watering pots are wonderful for outdoor plants in the Summer too. Your plants are so beautiful and your plant wall is just thriving 😍
I just added it to my description in my video. Sorry about that…Here it is too. www.target.com/p/8-34-indoor-outdoor-self-watering-planter-white-room-essentials-8482/-/A-76386980
Hey! Good question. According to what that specific plant likes…if it’s a calethea that likes to stay moist yes refill with water as soon as their no more water but if it’s a plant that likes to get dry first I don’t water until most of soil is dry…I use a water meter most of the time.
The self watering pot you're demoing should have soil in it, not another pot. The soil will help wick up the water to the plant. As it was at the beginning of the video, you had another pot, which does not wick. But anyway, you were able to resolve the problem by adding in some additional wicking material, so now you can actually put a pot inside that pot, and have the water get wicked into the first pot. But if you're doing that, then you no longer need a self-watering pot as the pot to sit in. You just need a pot or container that your plant's pot will sit in, and that pot needs a reservoir for water.
Hi, I know your supposed to plant the plant directly in the self watering pots. I have done that in the past of course….but still it did not wick enough water without adding the wick. What you see in the beginning of the video is just one plant I had not potted directly yet due to wanting to do it for the video. Sorry the confusion.
Yes I usually plant directly in the pot like demonstrated in the video…I had just not done it yet for the Monstera Siltepecana because I wanted to do it in the video. All of my others plants showed in the video are planted directly inside the target self watering pots.
I've found that long-term it's better to use nylon ropes because organic fibers tend to break down and/or get moldy over time. The nylon ones work great for me and I can just wash and reuse them when I repot plants. I seal the ends with a lighter and they're good to go :)
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
This was very helpful! I just purchased a bunch of these self watering pots from target and I’m glad I saw your video before repotting.
Glad it was helpful! I have really loved those pots!💚
Thank you!! Go to minute 9 to start watching the information what is about this video about
Amazing video you’ve taught me a lot on those planters I just got one
I use all kind of pots for self watering even terracotta just put the nylon rope or microfiber cloths make strips put pebbles in a tray add water . My cute pots from Lowes same thing just add string to bottom of nursery pot add pebbles to hold it up add water .I keep my strings that come in the pots at lowes and reuses then on other pots too. Thank you for the video.
That a great idea too! Thanks for shearing!!! 😊💚😊💚😊
I like the way you display your plants and the look really healthy.
Thank you!💚
200 plus plants 🪴 🤗💕💕💕💕que bendicion and they all look beautiful!!
Gracias amiga!!! 💚😊💚😊
I use pots like this all the time and have never needed any kind of rope to bring water up. Fill the x shape in the bottom of the pot with horticultural charcoal, and then just pack the rest over with soil. Only bottom water with these pots. When I water, I fill the bottom tray all the way to the top and most plants will drink the whole thing in a couple hours and don't usually need watered again for about 2 weeks.
Wow! That really nice!! Thanks for letting us know!!!💚😊💚😊
@@plantheartbeats you're very welcome. I just wanted to add that I love the use of the charcoal for these pots because, if water does sit in the bottom for a while, the charcoal acts as a sort of filter and will keep the water from getting stagnant and yucky.
I find that most yellowing of my plants leaves are from not letting it dry out before the next watering, specially in colder months. I always use self watering pots on plants that always thirsty and its very helpful during hot summer days. There are some plastic pots you can find at dollar store or 99c stores. Self-watering pots are game changer. Thanks for sharing your videos🤗
They're always so cheap looking, plain and ugly. I have a different trick you can do with better looking pots.
Thank you. I will be doing this during the spring when I repot
Your welcome!!! 💚😊💚😊
I like that macrame hanger , white is so beautiful against the green plant, I make my own plant hangers too
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The self watering pots actually work when they're made where the base allows for the soil to be in contact with the water just like bottom watering (butt chugging 😊), which the white pot does.
The lower area with holes where you put the strings in is the contact point for the soil and the water. Adding the strings just makes it so that the water is absorbed quicker and easier.
The issue is that the base is not large enough to hold enough water for the size of the pot, let alone when you put a plant and soil in it.
To properly water the plant and or saturate the soil, (because of the size of the base) you have to add water multiple times in one session. Add water to the base, continue tending to other plants while it absorbs, go back check the base and add more once the level drops or the water's gone while still having to check the plant to make sure that it got enough water.
It was too much extra work which is why I stopped using them.
Hi...then wouldn't her method be a game changer? This way the water goes up into the rest of the soil as well, correcting the issue. Lowes sells their smaller nursery potted plants with a wick for their Wick and Grow pots. I usually save them for when I use a cache pot where the nursery pot doesn't touch the bottom.
Yup that would be a lot of work for me as well! This way I just water from the top on soil and am happy that the extra water will be in the extra reservoir and wicked up as needed. This way it’s quick, easy and effective. Plant gets a good watering.
@@trewtiyeah I've repotted a couple of plants with those wicks but haven't found a proper cache pot for them to work properly yet.
It does make it so that the water is distributed quicker but that also depends on the plant and still the base of the pot.
1 way to go about it would be what she mentioned below which is to top water so that the reservoir catches what's not absorbed and the plant can continue to hydrate with what's left.
Depending on how often you water, how thirsty the plant is, it still makes things a little easier.
Great idea.
Thanks
I get replacement wicks for tiki tourches. I getthem from Dollar General, Dollar Tree and sometimes Walmart. They work great and are cheap.
Great idea, thanks for sharing!
Did you leave the ropes taped after putting the plant in? Thank you
Yes
That was a very good video that was smart of you to think of tat I’m surprised the pot didn’t come with wicks I don’t know why the nurseries don’t sell self watering especially for plants in hanging pots thank you for sharing I’m sure it is going to help a lot of people
Thanks!
I was surprised it didn’t come with wicks already as well!
I like your method. I think I’ll try it. I have some Wallygro pots. Great, but not cheap. 😂
Thanks!
👍😊 awesome!!! 💚😊💚😊
Thanks for sharing. Anything to make watering easier!
Absolutely love that plant. I have one. Thank for the informative video. We appreciate you.
Thank you! 💚
Nice plants And Dance! ⚘
😂 Thanks!
Hope your Siltapecana does well in that pot. Your Mon Del is gorgeous back drop!! 💚😃
Thanks!
What and what brand,
How much
And how often do you feed your plants
(Ex: miracle grow ir hydroponic water liquid feed)
Please and thank you
Just bought 6 Target pots
Hi, I use liquid dirt most of the time and feed them spring through fall.
Thank you very much and of course I tried your DIY and uploaded my video. I didn’t know You have a spanish channel 💚💚💚. My video is not as nice as yours but I’m learning. thank you 🙏
Love all your plants!! Thanks for the video
Thanks! 💚
Very informative 👍. Self watering pots are wonderful for outdoor plants in the Summer too. Your plants are so beautiful and your plant wall is just thriving 😍
Thanks!
@@plantheartbeats Where did you get your scoops from? They look so convient with less mess 😊
@@pamela7595 hey I bought from Amazon…just search for “soil scoops”.
@@plantheartbeats thanks ❤
Se ven muy felices tus plantas, gracias por los tips. Saludos.
Muchas gracias mi amiga Pecanita! 💚😊💚😊😂😊😂😊💚😊
Microfiber also is a great material rather than natural fiber, which will rot
Thanks for the tip!💚👍
Do you have a link for the self watering pot?
I just added it to my description in my video. Sorry about that…Here it is too. www.target.com/p/8-34-indoor-outdoor-self-watering-planter-white-room-essentials-8482/-/A-76386980
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I just found your channel, love it! Where did you get that little scooper that you are using to scoop the dirt in
Hi and welcome!!! Bought it in Amazon! Just search “soil scoop”.
@@plantheartbeats thank you,hope you don't get annoyed with me but what about the bigger white watering can. Can you send as link please
Very great idea it looks nice 🥰
Hi there,When do you put water in the self watering pot? Is it as soon as there's no more water?
Hey! Good question. According to what that specific plant likes…if it’s a calethea that likes to stay moist yes refill with water as soon as their no more water but if it’s a plant that likes to get dry first I don’t water until most of soil is dry…I use a water meter most of the time.
Your plants are Beautiful!!!😀 I love your plant hangers and the little pieces of wood they sit on. Was wondering if they came like that. So nice!
Hi Peggy! That’s plant hanger with the round wood for plant to sit on can be found at Walmart from Better Homes and Garden.💚
@@plantheartbeats Thank you!🥰
Grea
The self watering pot you're demoing should have soil in it, not another pot.
The soil will help wick up the water to the plant.
As it was at the beginning of the video, you had another pot, which does not wick.
But anyway, you were able to resolve the problem by adding in some additional wicking material, so now you can actually put a pot inside that pot, and have the water get wicked into the first pot.
But if you're doing that, then you no longer need a self-watering pot as the pot to sit in. You just need a pot or container that your plant's pot will sit in, and that pot needs a reservoir for water.
Hi, I know your supposed to plant the plant directly in the self watering pots. I have done that in the past of course….but still it did not wick enough water without adding the wick. What you see in the beginning of the video is just one plant I had not potted directly yet due to wanting to do it for the video. Sorry the confusion.
Not being rude or mean at all but I think you mean DIY
😅😅😅 thanks
That's not mean it just means do it yourself.
They were made to actually plant the plant into it, not as a cache po.
Yes I usually plant directly in the pot like demonstrated in the video…I had just not done it yet for the Monstera Siltepecana because I wanted to do it in the video. All of my others plants showed in the video are planted directly inside the target self watering pots.