Give your aroids a steadier moisture supply while keeping roots and water levels visible.

The semi-transparent growing pot combines ventilation with a removable reservoir to help reduce watering frequency and repeated wet and dry fluctuations. Integrated substrate columns provide self-watering without a wick, with an optional wick available to improve moisture transfer.

• Integrated capillary columns: Extend into the reservoir. Substrate inside them carries moisture upwards into the main growing area without submerging the entire root system.
• Optional wick: Adds another route for moisture to reach the substrate, supporting the existing column system.
• Eight rows of side ventilation openings: Increase airflow around the growing area, while generous lower drainage lets excess water pass into the reservoir.
• Internal anti-spiral fins: Help discourage roots from circling along the inner wall and guide them downwards.
• Semi-transparent pot and reservoir: Allow visible root, substrate moisture and water level checks.
• Removable reservoir: Separates from the growing pot for refilling and cleaning.

The current design has a sealed central opening to help keep loose substrate out of the reservoir. Self-watering continues through the capillary columns and optional wick. Older photographs and tutorials may show the previous open-centre version.

Indoor aroids and other plants grown in mineral or semi-hydro substrates. Coarse organic mixes can also be used with closer moisture control.

Mineral substrates are strongly recommended, including PlantScraper Mineral Mix, pon-style substrates and expanded clay. Choose media that maintain airflow and provide a suitable capillary connection.

For organic growing, use a coarse, highly aerated aroid mix. Fine or compacted material may stay wet too long, and organic residue requires more frequent reservoir cleaning.

Choose the size and wick option

Select a pot for the current root system and expected growth. An unnecessarily large pot can make moisture management harder.

• 12 and 15 cm pots: A wick is optional.
• 18 and 21 cm pots: A wick is recommended, particularly with coarse mineral substrates.
• A wick can also help with high water consumption, warm, bright or dry conditions, or substrates that transfer moisture less effectively.

If adding a moss pole anchor, allow space for the anchor and developing roots, choosing the system for the plant’s future size.

System compatibility

Use matching PlantScraper self-watering moss pole anchors, compatible classic moss pole systems and covers specifically designed for the 12, 15, 18 and 21 cm self-watering pot range.

Not compatible with standard classic anchors or front opening anchors designed for standard drainage pots. Matching diameter alone does not establish compatibility with other components.

When fitting a compatible cover with its own reservoir, remove the pot’s original reservoir. The cover’s reservoir replaces it entirely.

Prepare the capillary connection

1. Separate the growing pot from the reservoir.
2. If using a wick, fit it through the appropriate lower openings before adding substrate.
3. Fill the integrated columns completely with substrate.
4. Continue filling the main growing area, positioning the plant and adding substrate around its roots.
5. Place the growing pot in the reservoir.
6. Moisten the substrate thoroughly to establish the capillary connection.

Keep the substrate in the columns connected to the substrate above. Empty or poorly filled columns reduce moisture transfer.

Water and refill

• From above: Pour gradually through the substrate, allowing excess water to drain into the reservoir.
• Directly into the reservoir: Lift away the growing pot, add water or a suitably diluted nutrient solution, then replace the pot carefully.

Check the level through the semi-transparent reservoir. Let the plant use some stored water before refilling rather than topping up automatically after every small drop. Adjust to the plant, substrate and growing conditions.

Self-watering does not prevent overwatering. Reservoir management, substrate structure, airflow and regular observation remain essential.

Feed and maintain

Mineral media supply little or no nutrition unless enriched. Fertilise according to your plant’s needs and the nutrients already present in the substrate, following the fertiliser’s instructions.

Periodically flush the substrate from above with clean water to remove mineral residue, then empty the runoff.

With organic substrate:

• Avoid keeping the reservoir continuously full.
• Check roots and substrate moisture regularly.
• Clean the reservoir frequently and promptly remove organic residue.

Clean and reuse

• Remove and rinse the reservoir regularly.
• Clean with water, mild soap and a soft cloth.
• Keep ventilation and capillary openings clear.
• Replace the wick if damaged or heavily clogged.
• Support the base when moving the planted setup.

The internal fins do not eliminate the need to repot once roots fill the available space.

Each unit contains:

• One semi-transparent growing pot.
• One matching removable water reservoir.
• One compatible wick, only when “With wick” is selected.

The “Without wick” option uses the integrated substrate columns for its capillary connection. All pots in a multipack have the same selected size and wick configuration.

Dimensions and reservoir capacities

Top diameter × total pot height, followed by approximate standard reservoir capacity:

• 12 × 15 cm: 100 ml.
• 15 × 15.5 cm: 200 ml.
• 18 × 21 cm: 450 ml.
• 21 × 23 cm: 600 ml.

Made from durable PP plastic for long-term indoor use. Recyclability depends on local collection facilities.

Plants, substrate, fertiliser, anchors, moss poles and covers are sold separately.