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Self-Watering Probes - Vacation Plant Waterers - 5 Pack |  | Brand: Generic
Category: Lawn & Patio
Buy New: $23.95
as of 9/8/2010 23:20 CDT details
Seller: Rittenhouse
Rating:  45 reviews
Media: Misc.
MPN: wtls_2060215
UPC: 698035003198
EAN: 0698035003198
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes 5 self-watering probes (and hoses). | | • | No electronics or complicated timers to set. | | • | May use liquid fertilizer in water if desired. | | • | Water reservoir not included. | | • | Made in Austria |
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Product Description
Self Watering Probes are a simple and effective way of watering your plants while you are on vacation. Just soak them in water for a couple of minutes to prepare the tips, then insert the probes into the soil of your potted plants and place the hose ends in a water reservoir nearby. The water will be slowly emitted through the ceramic cones, automatically watering your plants without the need to set timers or worry about electronic devices being turned on while you are away.
Made in Austria.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 45
 Awesome product August 13, 2010
Holly J. Cate
I was leery initially about purchasing this product. My skepticism was unfounded. I love this product. I use the self watering probes on all of my plants. I use 16oz bottled water bottles for the reservoirs and remove the label. All I have to do is look at the clear reservoir to see if water needs to be added. I've noticed some plants drink more water than I was originally giving them and some of my plants I had clearly been over watering. Many of my plants before the probes had dull green leaves and now they have sharp vibrant leaves. I only have one word "amazing". Once a week I add a drop of food in the reservoirs. I'm using the probes with over twenty plants from Gardenia trees to philodendrons, to violets, and everything in between. I highly recommend this product to anyone who wants their plants to thrive.
These work! February 11, 2010
Scott Carpenter
Follow the directions carefully. It may all sound so simple, but do follow them. Because, THEY WORK! I did have one that was not quite doing it. But then I filled the tube as well as the reservoir and it worked fine. These were so worth the purchase. I have a few big house plants that like a lot of water daily. These little things worked very well for the week I was gone. I did put two in the bigger plants. So happy to have found these.
works well, though use requires some care January 23, 2010
L. David Baron (Palo Alto, CA, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
These have worked very well for me when I've been away for 2-4 weeks.
I've had a few issues, though: I have a large plant that needs three of these to get enough water to thrive during the summer; likewise I had a small plant whose tray overflowed during the winter when I used one and had the plant at the same level as the bottom of the bucket (pay attention to the instruction booklet's explanation about how the relative height of the water and the plant influences the amount of water the plant gets, and set things up so you won't end up with water damage if you're wrong!).
Travel peace of mind January 17, 2010
E. D'Alise (Monument, CO)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
We recently went on a 20 day vacation, and were concerned about our plants. Typically we ask our cat-sitter to check the plants and water them as needed, but that is an imposition we are usually reluctant to add to her pet-sitting chores.
I checked the local home improvement stores, but did not like any of the systems they had. I did some research at Amazon and came across these. As an engineer I like the principle behind them, and was curious if they would actually work.
A week or so before leaving I set the plants up with the self-watering probes and monitored them. They appeared to work as promised, but the proof would be in the performance while we were away.
I'm happy to report healthy plants, and the units working as promised. I had calculated the amount for the water reservoir based on the instructions, and when we came home the level was where I expected it to be. I think I will now use this as a regular watering system, even when we are home, as we live in Colorado, and moisture is always a problem. With this system I don't have to worry about when or how much to water the plants, and any little worry I can dispense with is a big plus.
I highly recommend this product.
Note: one thing not explained in the description is that larger pots require more than one probe per pot. The instructions say 15cmm pot (~6") one probe, 20cm (~8") two probes, and 40cm (~16") four probes. They also list an approximate flow rate based on the height of the reservoir relative to the pot, and the type of soil contained in the pot. I adjusted the number of probes and height of the reservoir based on the water requirements of the plant. I would suggest actual trials before they are needed, as over-watering is often as bad as under-watering, if not worse.
Works as advertised January 12, 2010
David Schlosser
I was a little skeptical about this product but it performed wonderfully over the Christmas break. 5 stakes were enough to water a small herb garden I have at my desk at work for 10+days without issue.
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