Self-Watering Pots
Self watering plant pots with a built-in reservoir - your plants drink when they are thirsty, and you get a fortnight off.
About our self-watering pots
The two ways to lose a houseplant are forgetting to water it and loving it to death with the watering can. Self watering plant pots quietly fix both. A reservoir in the base holds water, a wick or soil column draws it up, and the plant takes exactly what it needs, when it needs it - steady moisture, no swings, no swamp. Fill the reservoir every week or two (a level indicator tells you when), and that is the entire job. Self-watering pots are the answer for busy weeks, forgetful waterers, thirsty plants like ferns and peace lilies, and holidays - two weeks away no longer requires negotiating with the neighbours. They are also quietly brilliant for offices and anywhere plants rely on whoever remembers. Our range runs from windowsill herb sizes to floor-standing planters, with free UK delivery over £20 and a 100% money-back guarantee.
Self-Watering Pots - FAQs
How does a self-watering pot actually work?
A reservoir in the base holds water below the compost. A wick or soil column draws moisture upward as the plant uses it, keeping the root zone steadily damp rather than soaked.
How often do I need to top up the reservoir?
Typically every one to two weeks, depending on the plant, the season and the room. The water-level indicator takes the guesswork out of it.
Do self-watering pots cause root rot?
No - it is usually the opposite. Roots sit above the reservoir, not in it, so they get consistent moisture with air, which is far gentler than boom-and-bust watering.
100% money-back guarantee
Love it, or it costs you nothing
Every order from Potty for Plant Pots UK is covered by our 100% money-back guarantee. If it's not right, tell us and we'll refund the lot.
Not happy? Full refund – we even pay the return postage.