Slow, gravity-fed watering
A porous terracotta stake draws water into the soil through capillary action for slow release.
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Dramm Plant Nanny Style Bottle Stake
Bottle stake-style waterer sold within Dramm’s practical watering accessory ecosystem. It is meant for simple gravity-fed irrigation of potted plants.
General Information
BrandDramm
NameDramm Plant Nanny Style Bottle Stake
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Product Highlights
For a range of potted plants
Designed for small to medium potted plants, hanging plants, and indoor plants; larger reservoirs can be used with medium to large plants.
Stake-and-globe design
The ceramic terracotta stake inserts into soil, while the glass globe neck fits into the stake as the water reservoir.
The Dramm Plant Nanny Style Bottle Stake is a gravity-fed watering accessory for potted plants, using a porous terracotta stake and glass globe reservoir for slow water release.
Media Reviews
Two Men and a Little Farm5/5
PLANT NANNY REVIEW
The reviewer was very impressed with the product, describing it as functional, elegant, and durable. They confirmed it works exactly as advertised for maintaining soil moisture while away.
Texas Homesteader
Water Bottle Plant-Watering System - ~ Texas Homesteader ~
The reviewer loved the terracotta design and water conservation benefits but noted that during summer heat, the stake had difficulty keeping the entire planter fully watered, requiring occasional supplemental manual watering.
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Garden Center
Stakes | A simple watering solution - Garden Center
The garden center manager highlights the product as a convenient and simple solution for vacation watering, noting its high perceived value and popularity among customers for its effectiveness.
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Gardeninggrrl - The Frugal Gardener
Product Review: The Plant Nanny – Gardeninggrrl - The Frugal Gardener
The reviewer was highly pleased with the simple, effective design, stating it flawlessly solved the problem of maintaining consistent soil moisture in containers.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustability | Yes | |
| Capacity | 12 ml | ml |
| Decorative Style | modern-natural (terracotta stake with repurposed bottle reservoir) | |
| Dimensions | Globe: 3.5 in dia. x 5.5 in H; stake: 1.625 in W x 5 in H (1.75 in L) | |
| Frost Resistance | No | |
| Indoor Outdoor Use | both | |
| Installation Method | Stake inserted into soil with bottle/globe reservoir attachment (stake + adapter; globe neck inserts into terracotta stake) | |
| Material | Ceramic terracotta stake and glass globe | |
| Plant Compatibility | Small to medium potted plants, Hanging plants, Indoor potted plants, Medium to large plants (with larger reservoir sizes) | |
| Watering Duration | 5 days | days |
| Water Release Rate | Slow (porous terracotta stake draws water into soil via capillary action) |
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