Uses common plastic bottles
Attach a plastic bottle up to 1 liter to the stake to create a water reservoir.
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Updated 5 months ago
Plant Nanny Plastic Bottle Stakes
Ceramic self-watering stakes designed for use with common plastic bottles. They are a practical option for houseplants, herbs, and outdoor containers.
General Information
BrandPlant Nanny
NamePlant Nanny Plastic Bottle Stakes
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Product Highlights
Slow water release near roots
Porous terracotta draws water slowly beneath the soil near plant roots.
For indoor and outdoor containers
Designed for small to medium plants, including houseplants, herbs, outdoor containers, and hanging planters with a low-profile stake.
Plant Nanny Plastic Bottle Stakes are porous terracotta self-watering stakes that attach to common plastic bottles up to 1 liter for indoor and outdoor plants.
Media Reviews
Two Men and a Little Farm5/5
PLANT NANNY REVIEW
The reviewer found the product effective, aesthetically pleasing, and durable, noting it worked exactly as advertised to maintain plant hydration.
Texas Homesteader
Water Bottle Plant-Watering System
The reviewer appreciated the terracotta construction and the ability to repurpose bottles for water conservation, though noted that during peak summer heat, the stake struggled to keep the entire planter fully watered.
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Gardeninggrrl
Product Review: The Plant Nanny
The reviewer praised the product as an effective and inexpensive solution for consistent plant hydration, noting it worked flawlessly in containers.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustability | No | |
| Capacity | 1000 ml | ml |
| Decorative Style | clear/transparent bottle reservoir (from transparent/clear models) with terracotta stake | |
| Dimensions | Stake height is approximately 7 1/4 in (about 18.4 cm). | |
| Frost Resistance | No | |
| Indoor Outdoor Use | both | |
| Installation Method | Stake inserted into soil; reservoir bottle attaches to stake (up to 1 liter plastic bottle for this model) | |
| Material | Terracotta (porous clay) | |
| Plant Compatibility | Indoor plants, Outdoor plants, Hanging planters (for best results use low-profile stake), Small to medium plants | |
| Watering Duration | 7 days | days |
| Water Release Rate | Slow (porous terracotta draws water slowly beneath the soil near roots) |
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