GARDENIX DECOR 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

These are some of the best self watering pots I've ever had! Easy to put together and quick to see how much water it left. Love the color!!!!

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 absolutely love these pots! I have most definitely invested a large sum of money to transfer most of my plants to these along with Pon. Definitely worth the investment! The only reason I am giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the water gauge. I have noticed that they can occasionally get stuck, and can make you believe the plant is fully watered when it is bone dry. Be sure to check if it seems like the water gauge has not adjusted in some time. Please please please make larger pot sizes! I would buy them all!

Title says it all.

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!!!!

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.

Easy to set up - just the right amount of soil for each. Im using for my African Violets indoors.

I am delighted by the quality of these pots for the price I paid. PROS: - The interior pot can be lifted out, which is beneficial because it allows you to: - keep the outer pot clean when planting - flush with water if needed - drain excess water if you over fill the reservoir - switch to a different color - Water level indicator moves up and down easily, unlike some pots where it gets stuck - Easy to fill water reservoir. The grate does not block the reservoir, unlike some pots where water can not pass through at a reasonable rate. - All the stickers came off cleanly without any sticker residue CONS: - No overflow drain for use outside. - Lower build quality than higher end pots, more flex, less well fitted pieces, less clarity in the clear plastic, a few unfinished edges. At one third the price, this is a sacrifice I'm happy to make for most of the locations in my house. The build quality is not bad at all. - The claim of "No overwatering" is not true. It is totally possible to over water a plant in a self watering pot. You need to match your media, the pot size, and your watering frequency to the type and size plant you have, and the environment. Different types of soil will soak up more or less water regardless of what the roots are doing. Some plants like to have the reservoir run dry for a while before you refill it. That said self watering pots make things much easier for a lot of types of plants, and most manufacturers make the same ridiculous claim. OTHER Much more soil is directly exposed to the water in the reservoir than in other self watering planters I have used. It is too early for me to tell what the consequences of this are.