Self-Watering Pots for Houseplants?

[@BotanicalWoman]

Overall I'm loving self-watering pots. Here's the follow-up video I made about which plants do the best: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnaQhYakjNWEp9E

[@dianebeckett1697]

I love the Self watering pot!!! I do not have any problems! Thank you for sharing!

[@jonisolis9645]

You have a nice collection of plants! I am putting a lot of my plants in homemade wicking pots. You can have it give the plant a little less water by using thinner wicking thread. I use a piece of 100% acrylic yarn for most of my wicking pots. It is thinner than your wicking thread and might help some of the plants you have not to get overwatered. I would not use cotton as it rots. Also, for some plants that like more air I put the pot above the water container and use a pot with a lot of air holes in it.

[@dianebeckett1697]

My Rex Begonias did well in the self watering pots! They do work!

[@houseplantheather5549]

Great idea for Begonias and Ferns. I mainly collect Peperomia, but they really like to dry out, so I’d be hesitant to do this with them. If you try any more I’d definitely be interested in seeing how it turns out! Thanks for sharing!

[@BotanicalWoman]

Since peps are epiphytes maybe you can use the pots with leca? I am going to try it and report back

[@vonpatricksanpedro6260]

@@BotanicalWoman Any updates on epiphytes on leca?

[@elizabethjrich4415]

I let my peperomias dry our and have no problems.

[@wildegenius1]

Having PPP, Calatea and Maranta in Self watering, but with pon. Works great.

[@susanpratt4061]

My oxalis, and (finally) ferns are growing! My self waterers are a blessing as I could not get their watering down. Yea! Going to try with others that may prove appropriate. My cane angel wing? Mine don't have the basket liner, they have wicks. One is a terra cota pot inside a ceramic outside pot (not sure what it's called) that I have my club moss in and so far so good.🙂

[@BotanicalWoman]

the ceramic ones are called African violet pots i guess cause that is what they are mainly used for. you can put any plant in a self watering pot, the main thing is figuring out what medium it needs as it will be different now that is going to get moisture all the time. I recently started using lechuza pon and it claims that you can even put succulents in self watering. I have not tried yet but i am curious. Pon is pricey so I may experiment later to make my own.

[@susanpratt4061]

Botanical Woman Thanks. Do you think a cane baginia would appreciate a self waterer pot? Looking forward to the next video....🙂

[@BotanicalWoman]

@@susanpratt4061 I think most begonias will do well in self watering pots as they like consistent moisture. tho it wouldn't hurt to let them dry out a little before refilling the reservoir. i am still experimenting but so far so good. what substrate the plant is in is a big factor. I am experimenting with pons right now and so far its looking good.

[@greenworld5609]

Your aquatic plants are wonderful

[@IMNENIGMA1]

try making your own pon to allow air to get to the roots. self watering pots are basically for a chunkier mix, which is why they have net(orchid) pots in em

[@3_up_moon]

If I had to guess about why your Calathea are reacting that way, I'd guess the coconut husks have salts in them and when the plants expel water, it evaporates on the leaves and burns them. I've been putting things in semi-hydro but I only started a few days ago. Thank you for the video. I am especially interested in the Peperomia. I've been so hesitant to put them in a consistently moist substrate. Edit: a note about your wicks. It's best to use synthetic material because the cotton wicks will break down over time. I use regular synthetic yard with three strands knotted at the end and very loosely braided together and another knot at the other end. I wove it halfway up for an orchid of mine and it's probably my happiest orchid.

[@BotanicalWoman]

RE: Salt. that could be🤔 I have a few peps in SH, they are doing well. see my peperomia propagation update video, you can see their progress. and thx for the cord tip. you keep you orchid in selfwatering pots? I would not think to do that since they are epiphytes?

[@3_up_moon]

@@BotanicalWoman if you search "missorchidgirl self watering pots" she has a great channel and I've learned so much from her. I use leca balls and a wick as well as leca balls in semi-hydro. I think it works because the roots can choose to be in consistently humid air as opposed to a wet/dry cycle which is required in a pot with organic media.

[@BotanicalWoman]

@@3_up_moon i wondered if it would work leca and the wick. cool. i will go try it now. while SH has been working great for me, using the wick would be alot less work! verse refilling the reservoir every week. THANK YOU for the TIPS =)

[@3_up_moon]

@@BotanicalWoman thank YOU for yours! I love your content, it has helped me a lot.

[@BotanicalWoman]

@@3_up_moon thank you! That means a lot to me! Hope you have a good day!

[@dianebeckett1697]

I love your pink princess!👍💙

[@WolfBandit89]

Wow! I’m glad I came across this video. I need to buy some self watering pot. I need to put my ivy plants in one of thess.

[@BotanicalWoman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ThePlantUtopia]

Very informative. I have bought some and I am going to try it with ferns.

[@BotanicalWoman]

yes, ferns will love it! I got this one recently amzn.to/2Ff7OMD and I really like it. I planted 5 of my ferns in there.

[@pattycakes797]

Also struggling with my escargot begonia will try your method hopefully it survives 🤞🏼

[@BotanicalWoman]

Good luck Pat! Begonias and I are no longer a thing! lol

[@Matias-rn9ff]

You should try with another substrate for the ones that didn't work :) I've been trying PON, and most of the plants in that medium are doing great :)

[@BotanicalWoman]

Yeah i though the same. will trying making different mixes and see how they do. i have heard good things about PON. I wonder what its make of.

[@BotanicalWoman]

What kind of plants do you have in PON? I just read the website and it says you can use it with all plants.

[@Matias-rn9ff]

@@BotanicalWoman I have Philodendrons, Monsteras and String of Hearts! They have quite thick roots! Haven't tried with thin roots yet.

[@BotanicalWoman]

@@Matias-rn9ff I am really excited to try PONs now! Thank you. I heard of it before but haven't dig into it. I am going to order it and try it! Thank you!

[@maymilos6488]

Oh I love the new leafs on you pink Princess! How's she going can you do an update?

[@BotanicalWoman]

I put it on the plant wall and....see my latest video

[@iddybiddyladybugleeza909]

I was looking at these! Ty for the video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@BotanicalWoman]

Let me know how they work out for you if you try them! =)

[@gardenstead]

You have a gorgeous 'Pink Princess' Philodendron! We want to get a few more pink plants as well. :)

[@BotanicalWoman]

I really didn't think i was a pink plant gal but I am! I love my triostar, frankie (nerve plant) and PPP! Which ones do you love?

[@gardenstead]

@@BotanicalWoman Neither did we, but here we are. 😂 We love 'Pink Princess' Philodendron and triostar. Next, we'll get a pink nerve plant.

[@reyakisakura3971]

My plants wont wick up any water. Think it could be the substrate? Which substrate would you recommend ?

[@vincentmarquez5012]

what can you advice about using self-watering pots for aglaonema plants?

[@Jan1962E]

I love your begonias .. They look so healthy. Will you share what potting medium you use? Thank you :)

[@BotanicalWoman]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6evqWpujrB0g6s

[@BotanicalWoman]

that's the mix i use

[@desireeong91]

Where did you get your pots with no holes?

[@donvietnguyen]

Can I put a pothos (marble queen, snow queen, and n’joy) with soil in self watering?

[@BotanicalWoman]

I wouldn't recommend it as pothos don't love moisture but with that said they can grow water roots so if you wanted to use a self watering pot I wouldn't use the wick and try it that way and it should be fine

[@donvietnguyen]

@@BotanicalWoman Thank you so much! I have my pot in a macrame hanger and it’s a pain taking it out and putting it back in

[@medelynmarasigan4201]

What kind of mix do you use for your self watering pots? Esp for Alocasias?

[@BotanicalWoman]

it doesn't really matter as long it's something draining. see my alocasia if you want to hear more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKibdoiGaZ5oeKc

[@Ian_81]

Hi Any updates on the begonia rex on self watering planters? Thanks

[@BotanicalWoman]

its doing great

[@Ian_81]

@@BotanicalWoman Thanks a lot.

[@carolsmith7951]

Very informative re watering thanks! What is the name of the begonia at .42 seconds? It glistens and is so beautiful-where did you buy it? Thanks so much.

[@BotanicalWoman]

manus, its a trailing begonia and grows very easily, it like consistent moisture. I picked this on up locally but you can get it online. =)

[@Neji513]

May i ask how you fertilize these self watering plants? with liquid fertilizer/liquid plant food. do you use food spikes?

[@BotanicalWoman]

I use liquid fertilizer. you can see the products i use in the description of the video.

[@Neji513]

@@BotanicalWoman ok thank you. I'm new to indoor plants and have been growing basil, and it's pretty fun! one last question, do you put the liquid fertilizer into the water reservoir or do you put it in the soil directly?

[@NinaCalimbas]

This is interesting. By the way I was curious why you dont use pure leca?

[@BotanicalWoman]

too dry

[@Competitive_Antagonist]

@@BotanicalWoman Plus you'd have to add hydroponic nutrients.

[@seanclestine1235]

Hai, I wonder if anyone of you know whether this sef watering pot is good for nepenthes or not since it requires moist soil and humidity all the time.. It's a nice video btw..

[@BotanicalWoman]

Idk but sounds like it. maybe you can ask over on Stephan's channel. kzbin.infovideos

[@seoklunah]

hello! I bought hydrangea flowers in a self watering pot. How many times should i water the flower?? ty!

[@BotanicalWoman]

I don't know, i have never grown hydangeas.

[@sebastianjungle]

do u have any expeerince with Monstera Adansonii as i want ti put it in a self watering seen reviews is good

[@BotanicalWoman]

I have the plant but its not in a self watering. i am going to say ariods in GENERAL are not good candidates for self watering pots. too moist. but you can always try?

[@sebastianjungle]

Botanical Woman thank you bec. i am about to plant my variegated adansonii it is a rare plant i heard many people saying it is good. for the plant to drink water from the bottom then top

[@BotanicalWoman]

bottom watering to me isn't the same as using a self watering pot as self watering pots have a reservoir that provides consistent moisture.

[@vonpatricksanpedro6260]

Can you also put plants that needs drying before watering in self-watering pots?

[@BotanicalWoman]

I think you can if you use the right medium. I am experimenting with pons at the moment and I'm their website they claim you can use it with succulents as well as their whole selling point is being about to use it with their self watering pots. So basically a very rocky medium that doesn't retain a lot moisture would work is my hypothesis. But I haven't tried it yet. I need to get more self watering pots

[@brianhardaway9716]

I believe that the plant takes the water when it needs it no mater what type it is. Just like in Nature. Trees that live by a stream don’t get waterlogged. They adjust to the environment. Actually succulents grow faster in water for some reason.

[@kamakirinoko]

Uptalk!

[@BotanicalWoman]

downtalk?

[@cricketjem119]

Thanks for tips. How often do you fill reservoir with water? Do you only fill it when soil is dry fully or top inch or two of soil is dry?

[@BotanicalWoman]

on days when I don't have time, I would water the plants lightly knowing that there is a reservoir. when I have more time I dump it all out and refresh the water. I recommend doing that at least once a month but it doesn't hurt to do it more often as fresh water is better for the plants

[@cricketjem119]

@@BotanicalWoman thanks