Bottle-fed watering
Attach a 1-liter or 2-liter plastic soda or water bottle to each cone for a reservoir-fed watering setup.
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Gardener's Supply Company Aqua Cones
Cone-style self-watering devices that feed potted plants from bottle reservoirs. They are used for vacation watering and regular container moisture support.
General Information
BrandGardener's Supply Company
NameGardener's Supply Company Aqua Cones
Product Highlights
Adjustable water flow
Choose the flow with punch-out holes, with release rate varying by soil type including sandy soil, loam, and clay.
Sized for different watering needs
Use 1-liter bottles for light watering or 2-liter bottles for deeply watering thirsty plants.
Gardener's Supply Company Aqua Cones are colored ceramic self-watering devices that use 1-liter or 2-liter plastic bottle reservoirs to support moisture in potted plants.
Media Reviews
Houzz Forum
A user reported a negative experience, describing the Aqua Cones as poorly designed because standard 2-liter bottles did not fit securely into the cones, causing them to tip over when filled with water.
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TrendHunter
The publication highlights the terracotta Aqua Cone as an attractive, simple, and beneficial auto-release watering system that effectively delivers water directly to plant roots, noting its non-toxic properties.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustability | Yes | |
| Decorative Style | colored | |
| Installation Method | Attach 1-liter or 2-liter plastic soda/water bottle to the cone; insert the cone into the soil near plant roots | |
| Material | Ceramic (glazed ceramic cone with an unglazed spike) | |
| Plant Compatibility | Light watering for plants using 1-liter bottles, Deeply watering thirsty plants using 2-liter bottles | |
| Water Release Rate | Choose the flow using punch-out holes; flow depends on soil type (sandy, loam, clay) |
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