Headed out of town? Dog sitter (check), house sitter (check), cat sitter (if necessary). But a plant sitter? No thank you. Instead, we’ve rounded up 10 stylish self-watering pots to keep your plants alive while you’re away.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Above: From Orthex, a trio of self-watering pots have hydro-felt mats to maintain moisture for roots. A measuring stick alerts you to add more water as necessary. A four-piece Self Watering Herb Pot Set comes with a tray plus three pots; $24.99 from Clas Ohlson.Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Above: From Ikea, a Sötcitron self-watering plant pot is $12.99.Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Above: For larger plants, a self-watering resin Blow Planters from designer Stefano Giovannoni is available in five sizes at prices ranging from $145 to $1,725 (a size useful for a large potted tree) from 2 Modern.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Above: A self-watering Pleated Planter from Toronto-based MSDS design practice has a wick to keep roots moist and is $60 from Umbra Shift.Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. Above: Sarah reports: “Designer Joey Roth’s Self Watering Planter does require filling with water once in a while but that’s it. Plants are placed in soil in the outer doughnut-shaped chamber, and the center chamber is filled with water. The natural porosity of the unglazed terra cotta allows the water to move from the center chamber and into the soil, based on the soil’s moisture.” Planters are available in several colors, including Terracotta as shown; $50 at Joey Roth. For more, see Self-Watering Terracotta Planter by Joey Roth.