Do watering globes really work for plants?
If you tend to forget to water your houseplants until you see them wilting, watering globes may be the answer to your problems! These attractive glass bulbs can keep thirsty houseplants happy, even if you are away for a few days. plant watering globes set of 6 – small glass self watering bulbs for indoor & outdoor plants – multicolor passive watering devices for short-term soil moisture support.
How to make a DIY water globe for plants?
If you have a glass bottle, either a small glass soda bottle or even a wine bottle, you can fill it with water and bury the neck of the bottle toward the root of your house plant. A cap or cork is not always necessary, especially if the plant has been thoroughly watered beforehand. Fill recycled plastic bottles with water and pierce a small hole in the lids. Turn the bottle upside-down and bury it neck-deep in the soil next to your plant. The water will slowly trickle out over a period of time and will help ‘water’ your plant while you are away.Keep Outdoor Plants Watered with Plastic Bottles Or, simply replace the caps with funnel-shaped spikes, available at your local garden center. Water your plants well, then fill the plastic bottles. Screw on the caps or irrigation spikes, and push the bottles upside-down into the soil next to your plants.