self watering pots ?

[Nievesgirl]

Hi Kerry,

Looking at the web site for the Lechuza planters again, I see that the self watering part, what they call the sub-irrigation system, is an "accessory" for the planters. I assumed that this was the only way they come but apparently not. I'm a little confused whether you have the sub-irrigation parts that create the water reservoir or not. If you do have these parts the plug should be there, too, seems to me. Maybe the planter was missing a part?

I do have the sub-irrigation system but I think they have two types of pots some are indoors only
I attached the picture

the other planters have walls that keep water from coming out so you can use the plugs.



here are the pictures of the my pot it did not come with a plug since it is not a pot to use outdoors

as you can see there are no walls or anything from keeping the water in if you had the plug option







I hope this makes sense. I guess the pots I have I can never pot outside if its raining because the plant would drown.

[jpiper82]

Looks like they ripped off the "Earth Box" and is for indoor use only, but with a cover over the top of the dirt to reflect off the rain would work outdoors, and you can still control the moisture the plant gets.

Looks like a great plan for inside.

John

[Charlie]

Hmmm. I don't see any water gauge part in your photos. Without the gauge how are you supposed to know when the reservoir is full. You could accidentally fill up half the pot and not know it until the plant drowned. With no drain hole and plug outdoor use is impractical unless you rig up something like John suggested to keep rain out.

You know, it almost seems like Target obtained a stripped down version to sell for less $$. You could drill a few holes in the bottom and use it like a regular pot but using the water reservoir as a self watering pot would be tricky with all the missing pieces.

Charlie

[Nievesgirl]

Hmmm. I don't see any water gauge part in your photos. Without the gauge how are you supposed to know when the reservoir is full. You could accidentally fill up half the pot and not know it until the plant drowned. With no drain hole and plug outdoor use is impractical unless you rig up something like John suggested to keep rain out.

You know, it almost seems like Target obtained a stripped down version to sell for less $$. You could drill a few holes in the bottom and use it like a regular pot but using the water reservoir as a self watering pot would be tricky with all the missing pieces.

Charlie

I do have the gauge part but I did not take a picture of it lol sorry I just wanted to show you that this version is just probably for indoor use only.

[Nievesgirl]

updates Blue ballerina is doing great I have not watered this plant for a while even though the gauge reads empty in the water Reservoir. Once it gets dry I will try using the water Reservoir with some fertilzer.