Bloem 6-in Ariana Self Watering Plastic Planter - Burnt Red

ARIANA COLLECTION by Bloem: The planter waters plants when you're not looking and helps keep your plants from drying out. Here's how: Inside the planter . at the bottom . is a hidden reservoir that holds approx. 1 inch to 3.5 inches of water (depending on planter size). The self-watering insert keeps dirt and roots above the hidden reservoir line while constantly providing healthy “greenhouse-like” moisture through the evaporation process. If you're forgetful . or you're just not home very often . self-watering containers are a must-have. They're also helpful if you're growing in an area that's not convenient to a water spigot . such as a balcony. How a self-watering planter works: the potting mix is held above the water line by a sturdy screen. The water chamber is connected by small porous channels filled with soil . which then acts as a water wick. As water is used by the plant or evaporates from the surface of the soil . capillary action draws more water up from base of planter. The soil has just the right amount of water all the time . but also maintains air pockets . which the plant roots need to stay healthy. Color Red Shape Round Material Plastic Resin. High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) #2 & Polypropylene (PP) #5.