Self Watering Pots for Indoor Plants 3 Pack - Flower Pot with Water Level Indicator for Plants, Grow Tracking Tool - Self Watering Planter Plant Pot - Coco Coir - White

I really liked these self-watering pots. I love that there is a water level indicator too. You know how much water is in the pot and you don’t have the worry of overwatering. I liked that the bottom is closed so that they don’t drip as I’m watering my hanging plants.. Super easy to set up, comes with coconut coir that is easy to rehydrate. Overall, they’re pretty pots and seem effective and reasonably priced

The pots themselves are fantastic. The self-watering system works really well, and the built-in water level indicator is actually useful. It makes it easy to tell when my plants need water without digging around in the soil. I also like that the inner pot lifts the roots out of standing water ... my plants seem happier. The included soil was a nice bonus, but I wouldn’t use it again. It molded after just one watering. I replaced it with my usual mix of cactus soil, perlite and orchid bark, and everything's been thriving since. If you're looking for well-designed pots that make plant care easier, these are a solid choice. Just bring your own soil.

I like the overall concept. Simple and functional. However, both of my pot's water level indicators gets stuck. I have to tap the entire pot once or twice for it to read the correct water level. Not a big deal but a little annoying. Update 8/18/2024 I was contacted by the seller and offered a full refund since the products are malfunctioning. I upgraded my review to 4 stars. That was very nice of them to offer a refund. I'm so glad there are still companies out there that fully back their product. Thank you.

I bought these in 2022 and am returning in 2025 to write this review. I want to point out a small design feature that makes a whopping, wonderful difference in this pot vs others I have used. The inner pot (that holds the soil and plant) has a small recessed spot on either side of the inside edge. These are "handles" where you can use your thumbs to grip the pot and lift it with ease. It's much easier to lift the inner pot separately rather than trying to lift both at the same time. This is a blessing for my increasingly arthritic hands - though I think everyone will appreciate the feature. I will be replacing my other self watering pots that do not have these "handles". Enjoy!

I bought two sets of these. One in teal and one in gray. The first set I used one of the coir pucks in the bottom of each of the pots and topped with my own soil (which the seller recommends as the coir doesn't contain fertilizer). The other set I used just the coir, as I had run out of potting soil. Personally, I think I prefer the coir. It absorbs quickly but also dries a little quicker than the soil (Miracle Grow all purpose, if anyone's interested), which helps to keep the plants from sitting in soggy soil. Which is another thing that needs to be addressed. These are primarily pots with large reservoirs. They may help protect you from under watering, but they make it much easier to over water. This is why I'm not a fan of the term self watering. While I love the bottom watering feature, which can be highly beneficial when watering correctly, you need to remember it's mostly the substrate that's drawing the water up, not the plant's roots. Instead of automatically adding water when the indicator drops to the bottom, see it as a sign to start checking your "soil". If it's still moist an inch down and your plant looks fine you don't need to water just yet. Also, make sure your plant is in the correct substrate. Even though it's nice the coir comes with the pots, a succulent is probably not going to like sitting in it (I'm currently taking some Gardenix 5" pots out for a test spin with LECA for my aloe cuttings). Again, I love the bottom watering feature. It helps keep the substrate on top dryish, reducing the chance of mold and buggies. The outer pots are quite sturdy and the liners seem strong enough to do their jobs. I did have some issue putting together the indicators for one set of pots. I ended up having to sand the circumference of the top pieces a little, where they connect to the brown tubes, in order to get them to fit. The other set (along with the 5" pots) were easy peasy to put together, though. Would love to see larger pots in the future!!!!

These self watering pots have been amazing! They look great on my plant shelf’s and are easy to tell when I need to add more water. My plants have been very happy in them and these pots have made taking care of my plants easier! The only downside is that I had to buy self wicking rope to add for more water intake, but it is very cheap to get so I would recommend getting some.

I've been using these pots for several months for semi-hydro growing with LECA, and unfortunately they have significant design issues that I haven't experienced with other brands of self-watering pots. I cannot recommend these and won't be purchasing more. Major issues I've encountered: 1. Persistent algae growth in the reservoir. This is my biggest complaint. There's a gap between the reservoir and inner pot that allows light to penetrate, creating ideal conditions for algae. My self-watering pots from other brands don't have this problem because they fit together more snugly. 2. Inner pot is very difficult to remove. There's no lip or grip to lift the inner pot out of the reservoir. You have to wedge your fingers into the narrow gap between the two pots to pry it out, which is awkward and frustrating every time you need to check water levels or clean the reservoir. 3. No feet on the inner pot. The bottom is completely flat, so when you remove it to flush the system or clean the reservoir, any roots extending through the drainage holes are pressed directly against your counter or sink. This can damage delicate roots. Other brands include small feet (usually 3) that create a protective gap. A few positive things they have going are that they look nice and feel sturdy. I haven't had any issues with them breaking or cracking.

The pots are a beautiful color, and very easy to use!

Generally a good value bur guage is disappointment