EASY WAYS TO WATER HOUSEPLANTS WHILE AWAY

HOW TO KEEP PLANTS WATERED WHILE AWAY

Are you a crazy plant lady? Since many people can't afford to have pets, or their landlord won't allow them, they are opting to "adopt" houseplants instead. The benefit to collecting plants instead of stray cats is that plants obviously require less care.

FIRST OF ALL, WHAT’S AN AQUA GLOBE?

An aqua globe is a handblown glass bulb that waters your plants for you. It consists of a colored glass globe attached to an elongated stem. You fill the bulb with water, press the stem into a houseplant's soil, and the globe will slowly drip water into the soil, releasing water as needed.

CAN YOU MAKE YOUR OWN AQUA GLOBE?

Yes! The easiest way to make your own aqua globe if you don’t want to buy one is to simply take an old glass bottle like a beer or wine bottle, fill it up with water, flip it upside down and jam the bottle neck into the soil.

HOW TO USE WATERING GLOBES FOR HOUSEPLANTS

Water Globes Keep Plants Watered for Weeks: This is why they are such a great option to help keep your plants alive while you are on vacation. For everyday use I find it easier to water my plants by hand but it’s nice to have the option of a water globe.

HOW TO USE WATERING GLOBES FOR HOUSEPLANTS

Water Globes Keep Soil Moisture Constant: Aqua globes will administer a steady dose of water to the soil so it’s doesn’t dry out. The drainage try won’t overflow and you won’t get water logged plants.

HOW TO USE WATERING GLOBES FOR HOUSEPLANTS

Water Globes for Sensitive Plants: Many houseplants can be watered once a week or so and thrive while some need to be watered almost daily in order to stay alive. If you plants wilt easily, watering systems can help.

EASY WAYS TO WATER HOUSEPLANTS WHILE AWAY