Hestya Watering Stakes Automatic Watering System, 10 Pack Plant Self Drip Irrigation Slow Release for Indoor or Outdoor Houseplants

These are the handiest little things!!! I had to go away for 10 days so I bought in these. They were great.I tested them a few times before leaving, and the one thing I would say, which isn't really made clear on the instructions, is to make sure there are no air bubbles in the stake when you add the little lid on. I added the lid on whilst holding the stake underwater, and have found that this makes sure that it continues to work! Then just make sure your plant babies have enough water!!! 😅

Easy to set up. Fill bucket with water, and put the the pointy bits into the water. After 15 minutes, hold the tube part in the water and attach to the top of the pointy bit. Then put it into the soil.Useful tip. As the tube that feeds the water is twisty, I drilled holes in a piece of wood and passed end of tube through , so the wood floats and open end of tube stays in the water.

This review is for the Watering Stakes Automatic Watering System.In a nutshell: it worked for me. Bought these before leaving on holidays for a couple of weeks and came back to find all my plants had survived. We're actually leaving it permanently in place for some of them, as it seems to regulate watering quite well.* Follow the instructions as shown in the pictures and it should just work.* The amount of water reaching the soil depends on how high the water reservoir (cup, bottle, etc.) is placed in relation to the plant itself. The higher the water source is placed, the more water is delivered. Place it too low and very little or no water can reach the plant at all.* Search for videos online to have a better understanding about how this system actually works.

Pictured are Amazon stakes on the left and German made stakes on the right. Surprise, surprise - when installed both types on multiple plant pots and left for a month, the German ones worked a treat and my plants were kept watered and moist. The ones bought here, did not work at all, the plants were dry as a dessert and the water pots stayed full of water. Thank goodness the plants didn’t completely die - but not only was this a waste of money, it also is very dangerous if you’re putting faith in this to work and leave your plants unattended!

I read a few reviews, but I'm always taking things people say with a pinch of salt so was unsure.I went away for a week and a half whilst it was very warm in the UK and my house plants are generally 50% in the sun during the day. These feeders worked a treat and kept my plants watered and healthy for the duration of my trip, and I can honestly say I was very surprised, and very delighted.NOTE: I ensured there was no air in the tubes and that the plants/water spikes were elevated above the water bowl as per the instructions.