DIY Self-Watering Houseplant Pot – Family Plot

Most houseplants like even moisture, but it can be hard to maintain the right amount of moisture. Dixon Gallery and Gardens Volunteer Coordinator Tonya Ashworth shows how to build a pot that will keep your houseplants watered for up to two weeks and shows when it needs more water. The system works by using another larger pot as a reservoir for the water, and capillary mat fabric to wick the water up to the plant. Tonya also shows how to build a water level indicator and then hide the system with Spanish moss.

*Some of the materials Tonya used * (Amazon affiliate links)
Capillary Fabric: https://amzn.to/3y48bFn
2" Rigid Clear Plastic Tube: https://amzn.to/44q13z0
3/16" rigid tubing for Water indicator: https://amzn.to/4doYC3R
Upholstery Foam (2") Small Piece for One Pot: https://amzn.to/3w9yVUn
Upholstery Foam (2") Larger Piece for Several Pots: https://amzn.to/3JHSNAO
Upholstery Foam (3") Small Piece for One Pot: https://amzn.to/44oyGBk
Upholstery Foam (3") Larger Piece for Several Pots: https://amzn.to/3UG7Z84
Spanish Moss: https://amzn.to/3wtP46W

0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - Background
1:35 - The Pot
2:06 - Capillary Mat Fabric
4:30 - Building the Water Level Indicator
6:39 - Making the System Look Attractive
7:40 - How to Water

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