{"id":12805,"date":"2023-06-27T17:59:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T17:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/?p=12805"},"modified":"2025-05-16T16:17:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T16:17:57","slug":"plant-talk-with-danae-horst-self-watering-planters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/plant-talk-with-danae-horst-self-watering-planters\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant Talk with Danae Horst: Self-Watering Planters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a self-watering pot with a sleek design. The pot is made of ceramic and has a reservoir at the bottom. The reservoir is filled with water and has a small tube extending upwards into the soil. The pot contains a healthy, vibrant plant with lush green leaves. The self-watering system provides a convenient way to keep plants hydrated, as excess water is stored in the reservoir and gradually released into the soil as needed, ensuring optimal moisture levels for the plant's growth and well-being.\" class=\"wp-image-12807 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-740x493.jpg 740w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a self-watering pot with a sleek design. The pot is made of ceramic and has a reservoir at the bottom. The reservoir is filled with water and has a small tube extending upwards into the soil. The pot contains a healthy, vibrant plant with lush green leaves. The self-watering system provides a convenient way to keep plants hydrated, as excess water is stored in the reservoir and gradually released into the soil as needed, ensuring optimal moisture levels for the plant's growth and well-being.\" class=\"wp-image-12807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>When you hear the words \u201cself-watering planter\u201d it\u2019s tempting to think you\u2019ve found a miraculous way to avoid one of the most time consuming aspects of plant care, but before you move all your plants to this type of planter, let\u2019s dig in to how self-watering planters work, and the best way to use them to keep your plants healthy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How Self-Watering Planters Work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An image of  the base of a self-watering pot with dirt next tot it.\" class=\"wp-image-12808 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-740x493.jpg 740w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An image of  the base of a self-watering pot with dirt next tot it.\" class=\"wp-image-12808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae2-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Most self-watering planters utilize a length of absorbent cord (referred to as a wick), which is fed through holes at the bottom of the planter, and into a tray below that serves as a water reservoir. Through a process called capillary action (which is the same process at work when you bottom-water), water is drawn up into the wick, and from the wick into the soil until the soil is moist enough that it can\u2019t absorb any further water. To keep the soil moist, you just need to keep the reservoir full of water and the wick will continue to draw the moisture up into the soil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a self-watering trickle tube for a plant. The tube is clear and flexible, allowing water to flow through it. One end of the tube is submerged in a container of water, while the other end is inserted into the soil near the plant's roots. \" class=\"wp-image-12809 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-740x493.jpg 740w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a self-watering trickle tube for a plant. The tube is clear and flexible, allowing water to flow through it. One end of the tube is submerged in a container of water, while the other end is inserted into the soil near the plant's roots. \" class=\"wp-image-12809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae3-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>There are also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/trickle-watering-tube?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=resources-guides&amp;utm_id=danaeselfwatering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">self-watering inserts<\/a> you can use to deliver a slow trickle of water into the soil in order to keep it moist. Fill the insert \u00be of the way full with water, insert into the soil, and a weak vacuum forms that prevents the water from all coming out at once. As the soil dries, air pockets form and the vacuum seal is broken, allowing water to trickle out until the soil is moist again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a green caladium lindenii leaf in the Olin Pot from Accent Decor.\" class=\"wp-image-12810 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-740x493.jpg 740w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a green caladium lindenii leaf in the Olin Pot from Accent Decor.\" class=\"wp-image-12810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae4-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>When To Use a Self-Watering Planter<\/strong><br>Though it may sound attractive to have plants that water themselves, a self-watering setup isn\u2019t the right fit for every plant or every situation. These planters are best for:<br><br>Plants that do well with evenly moist soil and don\u2019t need to dry out between waterings.&nbsp;<br>This includes:<br>Caladium<br>Alocasia<br>Calathea<br>Maranta<br>Ferns<br>Asplenium (Bird\u2019s Nest Fern)<br>Selaginella (Club Moss)<br><br>Vacation watering if your plants will need water before you return.<br>When using self-watering planters this way, skip any plants that can tolerate drying out all the way down and instead just water those thoroughly before leaving. This will help prevent root rot that may occur in overly wet soil for plants that have shallow or sensitive roots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Image of someone adding water into the reservoir of a self-watering pot, the Olin Pot, from Accent Decor. \" class=\"wp-image-12811 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-740x493.jpg 740w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Image of someone adding water into the reservoir of a self-watering pot, the Olin Pot, from Accent Decor. \" class=\"wp-image-12811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae5-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>How to Keep Plants Healthy in Self-Watering Planters<\/strong><br>Use a potting mix that allows more oxygen to flow. Look for a chunky mix intended for houseplants that drains well, but can still hold some moisture. Avoid heavy potting mixes meant for garden beds, or cheap potting soil that is too dense and doesn\u2019t drain well. Note- chunky soil may not work well with a trickle watering insert since it allows more air pockets to form so water will trickle out faster.&nbsp;<br><br>Start with a well-watered plant. Both self-watering planters and trickle watering inserts work best if you start with a thoroughly watered plant where the soil is moist (but not soggy).<br><br>Keep things clean and fresh. Change the water in the water tray or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/trickle-watering-tube?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=resources-guides&amp;utm_id=danaeselfwatering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">trickle insert<\/a> often to ensure it doesn\u2019t get stagnant which can attract fungus gnats. Wash the tray or insert if you notice mildew or algae forming.&nbsp;<br><br>Drainage is key. As with regular planters, any self-watering setup should have ample drainage- especially trickle watering inserts. In the event that excess water ends up in the soil, drainage holes will ensure that excess water has somewhere to go, rather than building up at the bottom of the pot where the roots are (which can cause root rot).&nbsp;<br><br>Adjust as needed. If plant leaves start to yellow and the plant is getting adequate light, try emptying the reservoir and allow the soil to dry out. If no further leaves turn yellow you\u2019ll know that the soil was overly moist and the plant isn\u2019t a great candidate for a self-watering planter. No need to remove the plant from the planter though- just use it like you would any other planter with a drainage hole and water from the top when the soil has dried to the correct level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a self-watering pot with a sleek design. The pot is made of ceramic and has a reservoir at the bottom. The reservoir is filled with water and has a small tube extending upwards into the soil. The pot contains a healthy, vibrant plant with lush green leaves. The self-watering system provides a convenient way to keep plants hydrated, as excess water is stored in the reservoir and gradually released into the soil as needed, ensuring optimal moisture levels for the plant's growth and well-being.\" class=\"wp-image-12812 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-740x493.jpg 740w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a self-watering pot with a sleek design. The pot is made of ceramic and has a reservoir at the bottom. The reservoir is filled with water and has a small tube extending upwards into the soil. The pot contains a healthy, vibrant plant with lush green leaves. The self-watering system provides a convenient way to keep plants hydrated, as excess water is stored in the reservoir and gradually released into the soil as needed, ensuring optimal moisture levels for the plant's growth and well-being.\" class=\"wp-image-12812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Blog-Images_Danae6-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Self-watering planters and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/trickle-watering-tube?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=resources-guides&amp;utm_id=danaeselfwatering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">inserts<\/a> can definitely be a helpful tool in keeping your plants hydrated. Just use them wisely so your plants can thrive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tartu_3_-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Hands interacting with the self-watering Tartu Pot with Saucer from Accent Decor.\" class=\"wp-image-13951 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tartu_3_-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tartu_3_-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tartu_3_-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tartu_3_-740x1110.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tartu_3_.jpeg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tartu_3_-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Hands interacting with the self-watering Tartu Pot with Saucer from Accent Decor.\" class=\"wp-image-13951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tartu_3_-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tartu_3_-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tartu_3_-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tartu_3_-740x1110.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tartu_3_.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accent Decor offers a full assortment of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/search\/?q=self+watering&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=resources-guides&amp;utm_id=danaeselfwatering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">self-watering planters<\/a> that are both functional and stylish, along with watering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/trickle-watering-tube?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=resources-guides&amp;utm_id=danaeselfwatering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">self-watering inserts<\/a>. To shop Accent Decor\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=resources-guides&amp;utm_id=danaeselfwatering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wholesale decor<\/a>&nbsp;and wholesale <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/pots-planters?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=resources-guides&amp;utm_id=danaeselfwatering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">pots and planters<\/a> including all new and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/flower?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=resources-guides&amp;utm_id=danaeselfwatering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flower,&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/plant?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=resources-guides&amp;utm_id=danaeselfwatering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plant&nbsp;<\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/home-landing?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=resources-guides&amp;utm_id=danaeselfwatering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home<\/a>&nbsp;products, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=resources-guides&amp;utm_id=danaeselfwatering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accentdecor.com.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/davies_1_-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The self-watering Davies Planter from Accent Decor atop a wooden table.\" class=\"wp-image-14470 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/davies_1_-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/davies_1_-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/davies_1_-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/davies_1_-740x1110.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/davies_1_.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/davies_1_-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The self-watering Davies Planter from Accent Decor atop a wooden table.\" class=\"wp-image-14470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/davies_1_-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/davies_1_-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/davies_1_-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/davies_1_-740x1110.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/davies_1_.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br><strong>About the author:<\/strong>&nbsp;Danae Horst is the founder of Los Angeles based plant boutique and plant styling studio, Folia Collective.&nbsp;Her life-long love of plants and interior styling, paired with her desire to empower people to keep their plants happy and healthy, led her to start Folia in 2016. In her past work as an interior photo stylist and plant care columnist at the Jungalow, and in the years since starting Folia, Danae has guided tens of thousands of people to the right plants for their space and lifestyle. Danae\u2019s work and plant advice have been featured in the Wallstreet&nbsp;Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, House Beautiful, Better Homes &amp; Gardens, Fine Gardening, and more. The Folia Instagram feed was called a \u201cPlant-Filled Instagram That Will Turn Your Black Thumb Green\u201d by Domino Magazine. Danae\u2019s book,&nbsp;<em>Houseplants For All<\/em>&nbsp;is available anywhere books are sold. Danae, her husband Bill, and their rescue dog Homer live in a little plant-filled bungalow in Pasadena, California.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Danae Horst, the founder of Los Angeles based plant boutique and plant styling studio, Folia Collective posting outside a window with a plant.\" class=\"wp-image-13470 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-1170x1755.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-740x1110.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 683px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 683\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Danae Horst, the founder of Los Angeles based plant boutique and plant styling studio, Folia Collective posting outside a window with a plant.\" class=\"wp-image-13470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-1170x1755.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-740x1110.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DanaeHorst-OutsideFolia1.0-Cropped-AmyDickerson-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: Amy Dickerson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READY TO BECOME A CUSTOMER?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick and easy registration gives you access to&nbsp;design-forward wholesale decor, wholesale pricing, product details ordering options, and much more!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/customer\/account\/create\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=resources-guide&amp;utm_id=danae-dropins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register now.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you hear the words \u201cself-watering planter\u201d it\u2019s tempting to think you\u2019ve found a miraculous way to avoid one of the most time consuming aspects of plant care, but before you move all your plants to this type of planter, let\u2019s dig in to how self-watering planters work, and the best way to use them [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13953,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[681,679],"tags":[832,844,859,883,585,816],"class_list":["post-12805","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-get-the-look","category-how-its-made","tag-danae-horst","tag-guest-blogger","tag-plant","tag-plant-stands","tag-pots","tag-self-watering"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12805","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12805"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12805\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15811,"href":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12805\/revisions\/15811"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13953"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12805"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12805"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12805"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}