Self-Watering Plant Pot in Medium Terracotta with a Clear Hand-Blown Glass Reservoir for Houseplants
This self-watering plant pot pairs a porous terracotta planter with a clear glass reservoir, allowing water to pass through the clay walls to the roots. Place it on a windowsill or desk to keep greenery close while making watering part of a simple refill routine.
Designed in Sweden by Nils Plöjel, this medium Wet Pot combines a glazed upper rim for comfortable handling with a hand-blown glass base. It measures 6.5 inches high by 7.4 inches in diameter and can also be used on a patio when temperatures stay above freezing.
Features
- Unglazed terracotta walls absorb water from the surrounding reservoir.
- Clear hand-blown glass reservoir forms the outer base.
- Glazed upper rim makes the terracotta planter easier to handle.
- Medium format suits a windowsill, desk or frost-free outdoor setting.
- Glass reservoir is dishwasher-safe; wash the terracotta planter by hand.
Specifications
- Product: Self-watering plant pot
- Size: Medium
- Color: Terracotta
- Dimensions: 6.5 inches high × 7.4 inches in diameter
- Planter material: Terracotta with a glazed upper rim
- Reservoir material: Clear hand-blown glass
- Designer: Nils Plöjel
- Design year: 2008
- Country of manufacture: Portugal
- Placement: Indoors or outdoors above freezing
- Plant suitability: Most houseplants; not recommended for succulents or orchids
- Care: Hand-wash the terracotta planter; glass reservoir is dishwasher-safe
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I water a plant in this self-watering pot?
Fill the glass reservoir with water. The unglazed terracotta planter absorbs water through its porous walls and delivers moisture to the roots.
What size is this plant pot?
This medium plant pot measures 6.5 inches high by 7.4 inches in diameter.
Can I use this pot for succulents or orchids?
This self-watering pot is not recommended for succulents or orchids. It is suitable for most other houseplants.
Can the terracotta and glass pot stay outdoors?
This pot can be used outdoors while temperatures remain above freezing. Bring it indoors before freezing conditions because frozen water can expand and break the glass reservoir.
How should I clean the planter and reservoir?
Wash the terracotta planter by hand; the glass reservoir is dishwasher-safe. For hand cleaning, use soapy water with some vinegar to remove limestone residue.