Yik Yak logo
Download TikTok Instagram X
Yik Yak icon
Join communities on Yik Yak Download
Plant Parenthood icon
Plant Parenthood 3w
I’m a college students and I’m thinking about investing in EasyPlant, the self watering plant brand. Has anyone had any experience with them? Does anyone have any opinions on self watering plants in general. Positive and critical feedback all helpful!
comment

10
upvote 16 downvote
🌱
Anonymous 3w

Greenhouse worker here. A lot of plants need to let their soil dry a certain amount between waterings and a self watering pot will add too much moisture to the plant. I’ve seen too much root rot and fungus gnats.

upvote 17 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous 3w

Florist opinion here- If you’re a busy bee (which I’m assuming you are) I’d invest in them, but be cautious of what plants you have self watered. Self watering pots are good for maintaining moisture and to stop overwatering and underwatering. Don’t get a self watering pot for orchids, succulents, cacti, snake plants, or any plant that doesn’t need to be watered often. You can always look at the reviews! They have a pretty good rating from what I’ve seen.

upvote 7 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous 3w

I completely agree. I’ve killed so many accidentally and not only did it teach me what not to do but it also taught me how to bring plants back from the brink. The best way I’ve found is to try fast growing veggies or plants that are easy to propagate. They’re cheaper, less of a loss, often easier to care for, and easy to test on.

upvote 4 downvote
🌱
Anonymous replying to -> sunset_seedling 3w

Also I would never spend that amount of money on a self watering pot. You’re paying for the design. What I love about plants and gardening is that anyone can do it and it doesn’t cost a lot.

upvote 3 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> sunset_seedling 3w

I worked at a gardening store and have been growing plants for ~3 years and can confirm everything they say here. Don’t auto water, especially indoors. Also, when they say “A lot of plants” what they really mean is like 95%. Roots and the bacteria in the soil both need oxygen. When soil is wet too long the bacteria run out of oxygen and start attacking the roots which causes them to rot. If you catch it soon enough you can clean off the roots and look up a video on how to remove rotting roots.

upvote 1 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> #3 3w

The rule I follow for most herbaceous plants, aka plants that aren’t woody, is only water when the soil is confirmed dry ~1/3 of the way down. You can check easily using ur pinky, q-tip, toothpick, etc. just try your best not to damage the roots but if you do damage them don’t panic just make sure no roots are exposed and be more careful.

upvote 1 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> sunset_seedling 3w

But the thing is… Not everyone can take care of plants… I wish there was a beginners guide to having plants but it’s such trial and error… I don’t know. I just don’t know if it’s realistic(?) to say, “anyone can do it”…

upvote 1 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> OP 3w

I understand it is a living and breathing thing and in that way is like having a baby or pet and you shouldn’t have one if you can’t take care of it but I just feel like it takes away the accessibility (prob not the right word) and the joy of having plants decorate your home/room?!?! IDK

upvote 6 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> OP 3w

I’d honestly invest in plants you don’t have to water often. Like orchids, you just plop three small pieces of ice in their pot once a week. Snake plants? Only have to water once a week. There’s some cute succulents and cacti as well! invest in some moss to help maintain moisture. i primarily work with flowers LOL, so I can’t come up with much else

upvote -1 downvote
🌱
Anonymous replying to -> OP 3w

Plants are a responsibility, yes. But it’s okay to kill plants. It’s trial and error because you have to find what plant works best for you, your home, and lifestyle!

upvote 10 downvote