Product Reviews and Ratings - Houseplant Helpers - Wet Pots from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 27 ratings)

Located in: Gardening, Houseplant Solutions, Houseplant Helpers

Even with the best of intentions, it's easy to forget to water your houseplants. That's why we like these ingenious self-watering planters from Sweden. You simply fill the clear glass outer pot with water and let your plant absorb moisture as needed through the porous clay inner pot. These are also ideal plant tenders for people who travel frequently.

Allows plants to "water themselves"

Ensures plants receive exactly the water they need

No more under- or over-watering

Reduces watering chores

Water level can be monitored at a glance

6", 7-1/2" and 10" Wet Pots are sold individually

Herb Wet Pots are sold as a set of 3

More information for the Wet Pots

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.3 stars

(based on 27 reviews)

92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(15), Drains well(3), Durable(3), Easy to use(10), Holding capacity(9)

Cons:

Grows mold/mildew(3), Heavy(4)

Best Uses:

Household plants(16), Window decoration(4)

Describe Yourself:

Avid gardener(10), Getting started(7), Practical(10)

Please bring these back!

By nm kitty

from edgewood, new mexico on 2/27/2011

Pros:

Attractive Design, Easy to use, House plants thrive

Best Uses:

Moisture loving plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I have had a peace lily growing beautifully for 2 years in this pot, in a location where pay it little attention. I would like to get more of these pots - especially for a plant for my brown thumbed husbands' office - so I hope you stock them again soon.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

I probably won't buy from you again.

By Nell

from Welch, MN on 11/3/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design

Best Uses:

Household Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Comments about Wet Pots:

I was disappointed. Because the picture showed 3 pots, I was thinking that I would get three for the [$]. Obviously, I was mistaken and should have read the ad better. When looking back, it still didn't seem that one pot was what I was going to get. I would probably not buy from you again. I shouldn't have to be so cautious.

My herbs are still alive.

By Beth

from Hollis, NH on 10/8/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity

Best Uses:

Household Plants, Plant Transferal

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I replanted herbs from the garden in this pot to bring inside for the winter, it has been almost a month and the herbs look healthy. The pot is very attractive on the counter.

Pot works well

By Gwen

from Falls Chruch, VA on 7/7/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity

Cons:

Grows Mold/Mildew

Best Uses:

Household Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I am using for a vacation home and it is working very well to keep the plant alive.

I love love love these pots!!!!

By Shelley

from Wheaton, Illinois on 5/27/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity

Best Uses:

Household Plants, Window Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I wish you would continue to carry this product! I am very disappointed that you are discontinuing it.

Not working as well as expected

By NY Gardener

from Buffalo, NY on 4/17/2009

Cons:

Easy to break

Best Uses:

Household Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I put herbs into these pots because they seemed the perfect solution. 3 plants in my pots are completely drying up. It doesn't appear that they are getting enough moisture. Not sure why. It is also very easy to chip the glass when placing the two pots together. Be very careful, one of mine already chipped during planting.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Just what I needed

By Sandwich Making Mommy

from New Mexico on 3/28/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design

Best Uses:

Household Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

We never use our lettuce fast enough to keep it fresh in the refridgerator. We buy the lettuce at the store which comes with roots still attached and plant it in this pot and it works perfectly for us. By the time we had received this pot, our lettuce was pretty wilted, but it perked right up a day after we planted it in this pot. I love it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great for the Brown Thumb Type!

By Ms. Brown Thumb

from MD on 3/12/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity

Best Uses:

Growing Seeds, Household Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I have a brown thumb. I cannot keep a house plant alive to save my life. That's why I love this pot. I can't go wrong. I can see at a glance if it needs water and I never over or under water. I have always wanted live houseplants but never got any because I kill them all. Now I can have as many as I want and I never have to worry about them dying. The only thing I don't like about it is the small opening where you pour the water in. It's made for a small watering can and I don't have one so I usually get water everywhere. Great product though!

Great pot for lazy gardners ;-)

By Tracy

from Morristown NJ on 3/9/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Holding Capacity, Makes life easy

Best Uses:

Good for herbs, Household Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I am growing basil in this pot. It is doing great. I can fill occasionally, and the plant is thriving. No mess, easy to fill, simple attractive design.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A good idea with some defects

By che pablo

from Virginia on 3/9/2009

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well

Cons:

The glass chips easily

Best Uses:

Household Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Comments about Wet Pots:

I liked the design and the idea. The main difficulty with the product is that the plant should like wet feet. I had a couple of plants rot out before figuring this out. Now they work fine. Also, the glass around the top edge chips very easily on the terra cotta. Use caution when assembling.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

My plants love the wet pot

By Jessie

from Gibsonville, NC on 11/30/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Self-watering

Best Uses:

Household Plants

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

Plants that were dwindling in another pot are thriving in this one. I don't have to guess how much water they need; I just keep the outer chamber full and the plants get just the right amount of water.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

My plants have never been healthier!

By Lucky Laura

from Seattle on 11/21/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design

Best Uses:

Household Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I always over/under water my houseplants...but no more. My plants have never been healthier. I love these.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Attractive and functional

By Jinkster13

from Washington, DC on 11/10/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Simple and elegant

Cons:

Grows Mold/Mildew

Best Uses:

Household Plants, Window Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I have the largest pot on a windowsill indoors. It has kept my fern very happy, but it's also encouraged the growth of mold on the soil's surface, which I have to scrape off every month or so. I tend to let the pot dry out fully between refills, as this seems to prevent root rot and limits the mold growth. I think it's a great product for plants that love constantly moist soil, and I plan to buy more for other indoor ferns.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Very attractive but breakable

By JBT

from Redwood City, CA on 10/5/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity

Best Uses:

Household Plants

Describe Yourself:

Getting Started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

This pot is very attractive. It is made of ceramic inside and glass outside. The glass material is what makes it elegant but it's also not as practical because you can break it. A thick acrylic material will make it more durable and cheaper alternative.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great for moisture loving plants

By peachy

from Georgia on 7/21/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Keeps moisture

Cons:

Heavy, Tough To Store

Best Uses:

House plants

Describe Yourself:

High-End Shopper, Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

This product works good for moisture loving plants like ferns, etc. It definitely keeps them green, even on the tips, where they usually tend to brown and dry out. It is great for owners who travel, as it can keep the plants watered sufficiently for a couple weeks. Downsides are it is glass and terracotta, so if dropped it will break, and the soil tends to get a bit mildewed from being damp all the time. But that doesn't seem to harm the plants.

You don't need a green thumb with this!!

By Kathy the used to be plant killer

from Somerset, NJ on 7/17/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

Great for starting new shoots from older plants. No worry with going on vacation and not being able to water plants. Awsome product!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Awesome indoor pots

By Granny Candy

from Lubbock, TX on 7/15/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Indoor Decor

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I absolutely love these containers. Had a small problem with breakage during shipment, but that was corrected very quickly. These are great for anyone who loves indoor plants, but is challenged in the watering department!! They are also very attractive.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

This is a great product!

By Vicki

from Middle Island, NY on 7/14/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Idiot-proof

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Great on my windowsills

Describe Yourself:

Bargain Hunter, Practical, Stylish

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I had trouble remembering to water my plants, and my plants looked like it! These pots have made my life so much easier and guilt-free. I went away on vacation recently and filled the outside glass with water. My husband shut the air conditioning to conserve energy while we were away. I was sure my plants would all be dead by the time we returned 8 days later, but to my surprise and delight, all still had some water in them and my plants looked just fine. The initial investment in the pots was a little high-I bought them in two separate orders with a discount-but I don't have to keep replacing plants that I've killed by not watering them (or over-watering them).

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

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By C

from New Milford,CT on 7/11/2008

Pros:

Can see water level, Plants stay at perfect mo

Best Uses:

Indoor Plants

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

great product-NOT made in China-They keep plants at the perfect moisture level and looking great.I like that you can see the water level.I will most likely buy more. I only wish they had more sizes.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Easy to use and long term security

By Ms Music

from Baker, OR on 7/10/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use

Best Uses:

Indoor

Describe Yourself:

Practical, Stylish

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

These pots are attractive in a clean and basic but unique way. But mostly, since I travel a lot, I really appreciate the security of filling up the water pots and knowing it will keep the plants watered gently for as long as I'm away. Even if I have house sitters, they will not be over or underwatered.

I felt a little hesitant about the glass containers but it is a very thick glass and it seems it won't break easily.

On the negative side, I really don't like the size of the small pots. They are rather limited. I also didn't like having to order them in a set of three. The 6's are a handy size and the 7 1/2's are really great. I have a Boston fern and a lavender in those big ones.

Simple and Effective.....

By Frank the Frank

from Camarillo, CA on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use

Best Uses:

Patio

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

Fine for indoor or patio....for very small plants.

The best I ever used

By Greenfingers

from Virgina on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

Great for citrus plants.

Perfect pots

By Chain228

from Maryland on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Versatile

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Indoor Decor, Patio

Describe Yourself:

Bargain Hunter, Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I use the 3 smallest of the pots and have basil and lavender in them. Lavender grows very well and the basil seems to do better than in regular pots. Easy to tell when to water as you can see the water level from across the room.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Works, but....

By John the Scholar

from Homewood, AL on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile

Best Uses:

Deck, Screened Porch

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I like the look. It works very well too. Unfortunately, even though I've only had it a couple of months and it has been on a screened in porch in Alabama, the glass has cracked already. It still functions, though.

Love these pots!!!!!

By Frannie

from Carriere, MS on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Holding Capacity

Cons:

Grows Mold/Mildew

Best Uses:

Household Plants, Window Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

Have been able to grow fresh herbs: Thyme, Basil, Rosemary in my kitchen window. Nothing like having fresh herbs to cook with! Thanks!

A wonder pot

By Busy Mom

from Ann Arbor, MI on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Attractive Design, Drains Well, Great for busy people, Holding Capacity, Weather Resistant

Cons:

Easy to crack

Best Uses:

Household Plants, Window Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I had killed 2 jasmine plants before I ordered the wet pot from not watering. Since I got this product my plant looks great.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Can't Beat These

By cid

from Omaha, NE on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Holding Capacity, Seldom need to water, Time saving, Weather Resistant

Best Uses:

Household Plants, Outdoor Plants, Self-watering when I'm go

Describe Yourself:

Avid Gardener

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Wet Pots:

I have the pot out at our cabin where we go only on the weekends. I fill it before we leave, and when we return, the flowers are in great shape, while others in regular planters are starting to wilt.

The pot sits on a bench in full sun. This year, we had devastating 115 mph winds which toppled 100 ft., old cottonwoods, and the pot stayed in it's same area, unmoved. It is quite heavy when full.

When I ordered, I really wanted the larger pot, but you were out of them, so I got the medium one.

Customer Reviews about the Wet Pots at Gardener's Supply Company