Self-watering,
care that keeps growing
Go on vacation worry-free! Self-watering planters maintain perfect moisture for a week or more. Double-wall design, overflow protection, and water level gauge included.
How does self-watering work?
Water once—and let the planter do the rest.
The hidden reservoir delivers just the right amount of moisture to your plants.
No overwatering, no drying out—just healthy growth made simple.
The main parts
of self-watering containers
1. The self-watering insert, which contains holes and germination cavities that allow the roots to grow comfortably and irrigation to flow to the plant just right.
2. A water reservoir that also functions as a container cover with ample water space.
3. Pollen wicks, which are fabric strips of polypropylene that allow water to reach the root system in the substrate.
4. The watering shaft
5. Air gap
6. Level gauge
7. Overflow opening
8. Clamp
Main benefits
of self-watering
Even watering
Substrate just moist enough? In case of normal watering, this is almost impossible. The endless fumbling between drying and soaking is now a thing of the past. The emergence system in the self-watering container ensures that the soil is moist exactly as its inhabitants need it to be.
Perfect use of water
The Berberis liner seals the gap between liner and container, minimizing water loss. Temperature changes cause condensation, which returns to the reservoir and is reused. Smart holes and cavities guide roots deep, helping plants reach stored water efficiently.
Limiting temperature fluctuations
The double walls of the container act as a natural insulator and the plants are in an environment without large temperature fluctuations. At the same time, a microclimate is created between the liner and the container, simulating the greenhouse effect that makes the plants grow like water.
Two in one
The whole planted insert can be removed from the packaging at any time and the root system checked. The lightweight material and stackability will be appreciated when handling, cleaning and winterizing containers.
Freedom at your fingertips
A long weekend or a few days of work? With self-watering containers, your plants can handle it! How often do you top up the water in the case of self-watering pots? There is no clear rule. It depends on the weather, the orientation to cardinal directions, the type and size of the plants and other factors. In normal conditions, it can extend to 2 to 3 weeks.
Transplanting postponed
When watering from above, nutrients are washed out of the substrate. With self-watering, water always reaches the plant from below, the supply of nutrients stays in the soil longer and the soil does not need to be changed as often. In addition, if nutrients are washed out, they remain in the reservoir and reunite with the plant by rising . Over time, the space of the pot may become too tight for the plants. Expansion is limited by the tight clamp.
Rain is fine
Plants do not benefit from standing in water for long periods. All outdoor self-watering containers from Plastia have a cleverly placed overflow hole. After a big downpour, the excess water drains away without consequences and you don't have to worry about a thing.
Level gauge
The level gauge is a small but important helper. You simply look at it and see whether it's the right time for your next watering. However, self-watering does not mean filling the reservoir to the maximum all the time. Most plants need the substrate to dry out between waterings. It is therefore advisable to top up the water when the water level gauge reaches the minimum.
