Waters based on soil dryness
The on-demand wicking and vacuum-fed slow-drip design meters water according to soil dryness.
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Plant watering spikes for container gardening and hanging baskets. They provide a basic passive watering aid for short-term absences.

The on-demand wicking and vacuum-fed slow-drip design meters water according to soil dryness.
Suitable for houseplants, plant containers, and moisture-sensitive outdoor plants such as bonsai.
Insert the ceramic cone into soil and place the connected plastic supply tube into a water-filled external reservoir, such as a vase.
CobraCo Self Watering Plant Spikes are a passive watering aid for container gardening and hanging baskets, using a ceramic cone and external water reservoir to provide slow, soil-dryness-based watering indoors or outdoors.
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| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 946 ml | ml |
| Decorative Style | modern, colorful design with terracotta base | |
| Indoor Outdoor Use | both | |
| Installation Method | ceramic cone inserted into soil with plastic supply tube placed into an external water-filled reservoir (vase) | |
| Material | Plastic water reservoir with ceramic cone/ watering sensor (ceramic cone + rubber cap connected to plastic supply tube) | |
| Plant Compatibility | houseplants, plant containers, moisture-sensitive outdoor plants (e.g., bonsai) | |
| Watering Duration | 21 days | days |
| Water Release Rate | On-demand wicking/vacuum-fed slow drip that meters based on soil dryness |

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