POTR Plant Pots (that water themselves!)
POTR is a range of pots born out of playing around with origami (the Japanese art of paper folding). It ended up as a company making plant pots and vases that water themselves!
Many indoor plants (including lilies and sago palm) are unsafe near pets (read more on pet-friendly gardens. Avoid facing indoor foliage to outdoor gardens, to help stop birds flying into windows.
Don’t leave full watering cans around, as small creatures could drown. Rain Can (made from recycled plastic) includes a little ladder for creatures to escape!
Unlike concrete or ceramic plant pots and vases, these won’t break if you knock or drop them. They also can be folded to post through the letterbox, so are far easier to buy and send. And better yet, they are made from recycled materials, including ghost fishing waste.
Because they are super-clever! The self-watering system basically self-regulates its own water intake. Ideal if you are away for a couple of days, or very forgetful.
Once you have assembled the pot, just add water, insert the wicking straw into the soil, and watch your plants thrive! The wicking cord can keep plants hydrated for up to 3 weeks, if needed.
The POTR vase is sent through the letterbox, then springs into life, as soon as you open it. It contains a little silicone and is tall and stable enough to hold a litre of water to support a full bouquet of flowers. The soft silicone rim is kind to flower stems.
Many of the pots are now also made from recycled fishing waste, to keep our seas cleaner for fish and marine creatures.
A cotton wick lets the plant draw up water when it needs it, keeping the soil from getting soaked or bone dry. This helps prevent root rot and makes it nearly impossible to overwater. It’s perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to save time.
Tips for Happy Houseplants!
- Happy Houseplants offer pet-safe houseplants, along with a pet-friendly houseplant box. Each plant is also designed to be easy to care for. Note some pets may still be allergic.
- Hungry Plants organic houseplant feed contains the perfect NPK formula (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) from sustainably-harvested Irish seaweed, in a slow-release formula. 1 bottle makes 20 litres.
