Blumat Classic Plant Watering Can Stakes | Daily Home Vacation | Indoor or Outdoor Plant Water Spike | Automatic Drip Irrigation (Pack of 9)

Having just returned from a 3-week holiday to find my plants looking healthy and happy, I'm extremely pleased with this product (if anything, they look healthier than when I left). I spent a considerable amount of time researching self-watering systems, but this was the only one that had consistently good reviews, and with good reason. It was very easy to set up. You just need to make sure that you use large enough containers that hold plenty of water; I monitored the system for a week before I left and was surprised at how much gets used up. The only criticism I have is that I wish the pegs came in small, medium and large sizes; two of my plants are really tiny so it was a bit difficult to fit the pegs into the pots, whereas I had to use 2 pegs in each of my larger plants.

I bought these watering stakes for two 10-12” potted flowers (petunia and begonia) sitting on our covered porch for the 17 days we would be away. I used 2 watering stakes per pot; each potted plant had its own water container holding approx. 36 oz. of water. When we got home the plants were as healthy as when I left them and there was probably 4-8 oz of water left in each container. I suggest following the instructions provided but I also suggest reading the reviews for additional tips which I did. I placed the water containers level to the planter/pot. I used filtered water from my refrigerator and covered the top with Saran Wrap. Then I poked tiny holes to drop in the tubes. This prevents the water from evaporating and bugs from getting into the water. I placed the watering stake midway between the side of the pot and the stem of the plant, one on each side of the plant to equalize the watering. I was pleasantly surprised how well these worked. I highly recommend them.

These are clay watering spikes - attached tubes. You do need to make an additional purchase of a vessel to hold the water in which the tubes can rest in with water. The tubes are not super long, so keep than in mind when purchasing a water vessel. They seems to be working well - but I just started. Having said all of this, I never hesitate to update my reviews should new info seem useful. All of my reviews reflect my honest, personal experience with the reviewed item - your experience may be different. I am not influenced by any outside source. I receive/accept NO free products or discounts that are not available to all shoppers- ever. I am a verified purchaser - not a paid reviewer. I have been doing honest, trustworthy reviews for well over 25 years with Amazon - posting thousands and thousands of reviews. Those posts have been viewed over 8.2 million times to date. BOTTOM LINE: I pay for all my stuff, just like you do - with hard earned dollars!

If you have a little patience to figure out and implement these little clay watering cones for watering your plants while away, you will be rewarded with a perfect little self-watering system. It fascinates me how, if set up correctly with an adequate supply of water, plants know exactly how much to drink. So they are not being over or under watered while you are away. Read and follow the directions carefully and they will work. You may have to experiment a little for how high/low to set your water reservoir. I spent a few days getting it right before leaving.

Some Stopped Working and Killed My Plants! I have to admit that I love these WHEN THEY WORK. I have used them since November and even recommended them to others. But out of nowhere a few have stopped working and killed some of my oldest plants. I’m really upset by this as I have a trip coming up and now am anxious about finding something else that works. I would caution others.