Moisture status at a glance
The clear 18 cm indicator uses a cotton core that appears blue when moist and white when dry.
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Lechuza Water Level Indicator and Wick Set
Replacement wick and indicator components for Lechuza self-watering systems. These parts help maintain reservoir-fed moisture control in planters.
General Information
BrandLechuza
NameLechuza Water Level Indicator and Wick Set
Product Highlights
Supports reservoir-fed watering
The wick installs through pre-made planter-liner holes to provide capillary action from the reservoir to the substrate.
For varied planter conditions
Designed for terrestrial and potted plants in soil, mineral substrates, or mixtures, the recycled-plastic components are UV- and frost-resistant for indoor or outdoor use.
The Lechuza Water Level Indicator and Wick Set is a replacement component set for Lechuza self-watering systems, with an 18 cm indicator and wick-based capillary water delivery for indoor or outdoor planters.
Media Reviews
The Top Zone8.2/10
Lechuza Classico Planter 28" Review | The Top Zone
The reviewer describes the self-watering reservoir and indicator as a meaningful and reliable feature that reduces daily watering effort, though notes the planter comes at a premium price.
Gardening Products Review
Lechuza Cilindro Cottage Self-Watering Planter: Product Review
The reviewer found the self-watering planter to be an excellent product that she strongly recommends, noting the water level indicator is easy to read and effectively reduces the frequency of watering.
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Gardening For My Future
Review of Lechuza Self-Watering Planter | Gardening For My Future
The reviewer praises the self-watering system and indicator as a game-changer that eliminates guessing games and helps maintain consistent plant health.
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ToddsSeeds.com
Lechuza Cilindro Cottage 23 Self-Watering Planter Review – Welcome
The reviewer highlights that the Lechuza irrigation system takes the guesswork out of watering, and the water level indicator helps ensure plants are never over or under-watered.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Decorative Style | clear/transparent indicator with color-changing cotton core (blue for moist, white for dry) | |
| Dimensions | 18 cm (watering indicator measuring stick length) | |
| Frost Resistance | Yes | |
| Indoor Outdoor Use | both (indoor and outdoor) | |
| Installation Method | Insert the water level indicator 7–8 cm deep into the substrate (left permanently); wick is inserted into the planter liner via pre-made holes for capillary action | |
| Material | Recycled plastic (water level indicator and set accessories) | |
| Plant Compatibility | Terrestrial/potted plants, all plant substrates (soil, mineral substrates, and mixtures) | |
| Uv Resistance | Yes | |
| Water Release Rate | Capillary/wick-mediated (rate not specified) |
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