Arte Self-Watering Planters Set of 4 Dimensions: Capacity 0.15 Gal Height 4.1 inch Diameter 4.3 inch Bottom Diameter 3.1 inch Water Reservoir 3 OZ. Material: Durable Plastic, UV stabilized. Note: Please note that No Plants or Gravel included with this item. Made of plastic, Santino pots are strong, durable and reusable, year after year. All self-watering planters include a large built-in reservoir which draws water to the roots for up to 4 weeks and prevents them from rotting by allowing an easy oxygen circulation. Santino pots are great for an outdoor garden, balcony, indoor decoration, greening projects etc. HOW TO USE: 1. Before planting the plant directly into the soil, it is recommended to pour a layer of gravel (2-3cm/1inch) into the inner pot for ideal moisture balance. You can also use perlite or specific mixtures of these materials. 2. Pour the first layer of soil, which it shouldn't be much since you need to leave enough space for the root ball. Instead of soil, different types of peat mixtures, suitable for your plants can be used. 3. Place the plant directly into the flowerpot and fill the remaining space with soil. Slightly compress. Add a little bit more soil, because it will settle within 2-3 weeks by 5-10%. 4. Water your plant directly into the soil. Make sure that the water level does not exceed the level of gravel. Santino Brand offers the unique combination of 4 key features which made us pioneers in creating and bringing the superior self-watering system to the market. These features are WICK, DRAINAGE CARTRIDGE, TRICKLE ELEMENT, CLEAR VIEW WINDOW. LOVE YOUR PLANTS. GROW IN STYLE. THE WATERING IS ON US - DO IT SANTINO WAY! Click “Add to cart” button to become a part of the self-watering community. VISIT US AT WWW.SANTINO.US.COM
H**Y
An attractive pot for wick watering
I bought these for African Violets. They are a bit taller than I usually use, but I fill the bottom 1.5" with Pearlite and then with my potting mix on top. That allows me to keep the water level a little higher than if the pot was filled completely with mix.These pots are similar in principle to the Oyama pots but are more readily available and at a better price. So far I have used four of the eight that I bought and the plants are doing well (perhaps better than when I they were in a traditional four inch AV pot.Watering is easy, simply lift out the inner pot and pour water into the outer pot. I wish there was some witness line on the inside of the outer pot for water level, but I fill higher because of my Perlite layer anyway.It was important to me to find a way of wick watering that isn't utilitarian looking. These posts are exactly what I needed.
L**D
These were the right size for what I need it for.
They, (4 pk), are very sturdy, bright colors, and just the size I needed them for. I will be ordering some larger & smaller sizes in the future. These pots are great.
C**D
Love'em
These are great containers/pots. No worries about spilling over the pots or draining out the bottom. I wouldn't recommend leaving too much water in the outside container or you could get root rot. Depends on the plant you have in the pots.
A**R
Perfect little pots!
Just the right size and fit perfectly on my window sill.
A**E
Love these planters
Love these planters! They work great for Christmas Cactus and African Violets. They are light and easy to move around and especially good for starting new plants from cuttings.
H**Y
Three Stars
Keeps my African violets a bit too wet.
L**D
Longer went dry cycle with orchids
Love these pots for my orchids.
R**N
Five Stars
I love this product,Highly recommend
