More stable moisture access
The lower reservoir acts as an available water reserve and can reduce abrupt changes between very dry and very wet substrate.
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Clear PlantScraper Self-Watering Aroid Pots combine a clean, professional look with a complete growing system. The rhizosphere remains visible, the base acts as a discrete reservoir, and the special geometry gives the roots room to grow in an orderly manner rather than being lost in a compact volume of substrate.
The reservoir stores water below the rhizosphere. Moisture is transferred to the substrate by capillary action and, when necessary, with the help of an optional cotton wick.
The lower reservoir acts as an available water reserve and can reduce abrupt changes between very dry and very wet substrate.
You monitor growth, root color and visible signs of moisture without disturbing the rhizosphere.
Side slits and anti-spiral geometry combine air exchange with more organized development towards the bottom.
The substrate can transport water from the base itself. A cotton wick adds a more direct path when grain size, size or conditions require it.
Natural capillary action works best when the mix has adequate capillary transport and maintains contact with the feed points of the base.
The cotton wick is especially helpful in the 18 cm size, in coarse mixes or when the substrate does not transfer moisture evenly enough.
The basic package includes the pot and the removable reservoir. If you want to use a wick, it is added separately.
In the product options, the first number is the top diameter and the second is the overall height of the pot. Choose based on the actual volume of the root ball and not just the size of the leaves.
The reservoir does not work independently of the mixture. Grain size and capillary transport capacity directly affect how much moisture reaches the roots.
A suitable mineral mix combines capillary transport, ventilation and stable structure. For the 18 cm size, prefer larger grains to limit substrate escaping through the openings.
Use an open, aerated mix and observe how quickly the water is consumed. An organic substrate can stay wet longer, so the reservoir does not need to be constantly filled.
It can restrict aeration, hold more moisture than the plant needs, or seep through vents into the reservoir.
The transition to a self-watering pot becomes easier when you start from the root ball and adapt the reservoir to the actual needs of the plant.
Give space around the active roots without placing them in a disproportionately large volume of wet substrate.
Use a mixture that transports moisture without compacting. Add a wick when size or grain size makes it useful.
Check roots, moisture and consumption rate. Refill the reservoir when the particular plant needs it — not out of habit.
Transparent PP combines low weight, resistance to daily use and clear visibility of the rhizosphere and the level at the base.
Suitable for aroids and other indoor plants that benefit from more stable humidity, as long as the system is adjusted to the needs of the species.
Transparency makes control simple: you see what's happening and intervene before scale or residue builds up.
Remove it periodically and clean it with warm water to remove salts and organic residues.
Ensure that the contact points with the substrate and, if used, the wick are not blocked.
Combine their image with the weight of the pot and the rate of water consumption at the base.
You receive a PlantScraper Self-Watering Aroid Pot in the selected size along with the corresponding removable bottom reservoir.
The cotton wick, the plant, the substrate, the moss pole, the anchor and any other accessories are sold separately.
For anyone who prefers full control over every watering, the transparent PlantScraper Aroid Pots offer the same logic of aeration and anti-spiral growth without a built-in reservoir.
Short answers about choosing, using and caring for the product.
The removable base holds water below the rhizosphere. Moisture rises to the substrate by capillary action and, when used, through a cotton wick. So the plant has more constant access to water without the roots remaining submerged in the reservoir.
Not by itself. It can reduce sudden changes in humidity and the frequency of watering, but too absorbent substrate or a constantly filled reservoir can hold more moisture than the plant needs.
Three sizes are available: Ø12 × 15 cm (0.75 L), Ø15 × 18 cm (1.25 L) and Ø18 × 21 cm (3 L). The first number indicates the top diameter and the second the overall height.
No. The substrate can transport moisture by natural capillary action. The cotton wick is optional, but highly recommended in the 18 cm size or with coarse mixes that transfer water less easily.
No. The basic package includes the transparent Self-Watering Aroid Pot and the corresponding removable reservoir. The wick is added separately if you choose to use it.
Inorganic or semi-hydroponic mixes usually offer more predictable capillary transport and stable structure. An open organic mix can also be used, but needs more careful control because it can retain moisture for a longer time.
It is mainly designed for Anthurium, Monstera, Philodendron, Epipremnum, Alocasia, Syngonium and Rhaphidophora. It can also be used for other indoor plants that benefit from more consistent humidity and ventilation, as long as the watering suits their needs.
You can monitor the growth and color of the roots, visible signs of moisture and the level at the base. Match the picture with the weight of the pot and the rate of water consumption.
There is no fixed schedule for all plants. Frequency varies with species, size, substrate, light and temperature. Observe how quickly the water is used up and refill when the plant needs it.
Remove it periodically, rinse it with warm water and remove any salts or organic residues. Avoid abrasive materials that can dull the clear plastic.
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