ORIMERC 150 feet 6mm Self Watering Capillary Wick Cord Vacation Plant Sitter DIY Hydroponic Wicking Self-Watering Planter Pot Automatic Water System Device Potted Violet Auto Seedling Waterer Rope

Plenty of thick rope that works great built into the soil of my planter with a reservoir underneath (self-watering planter) Seller includes VERY useful instructions and a small section of 4mm capillary rope for you to try. For my purposes of wicking from underneath a pot with high drainage soil. Works perfectly. If you plan to use this to water an existing bed while you're away.. I would definitely read the included instructions and test the flow rate before going on that holiday.

Why did you choose this product over others?: Impressed that worked well for keep plants watered. Watering efficiency: Sufficient to keep plants alive.

Worked well while I was away for 2 weeks. Tomatoes survived. Easy to set up ready to go.

Update 8 Apr 2024 - This capillary rope is too efficient :) I have had to remove some of the lengths from my sub-irrigating trays because the rope is delivering too much water to the matting and plants. I thought I would try this capillary rope after the one I bought previously shot up in price to over £13 for 20m. I am glad I did, not only is this considerably cheaper, it is also thicker. I use this rope to make sub-irrigating pots and trays. Making them is very easy (see my photos) and works out a lot cheaper than buying the 'contraptions' I see being sold. Sub-irrigation is also better for the plants and reduces water usage. A simple alternative for pots is to put lengths of the rope through the holes in the bottom (or a bunch of lengths through the centre hole) and stand the pot on feet in a saucer of water. Just make sure you fill the pot with compost and/or coir (so it is in contact with the rope inside the bottom of the pot) and do not put gravel or broken pot in the bottom, which only serves to raise the water table in a pot anyway.

Tried this out indoors before using it in the garden to see how long a 4pt milk container would last on my allotment. It started well. While both containers were level I got a steady 11 second drip. When I moved the full container 4 inches higher, I got a steady 6 second drip. Great I thought and left it to drip. Then it stopped. Now it's not dripping at all. I've taken the cord out. Put it back in. Nothing. So it's not reliable in my tests. Shame as I was really hoping it would be the answer to my cracking tomatoes when I can't get to the the the allotment in hot weather.

Bought this as if it didn't work it wasn't going to break the bank. Surprisingly it works really well. At the moment I have quite a few tomato plants in buckets, and a lot of smaller ones in smaller pots, plus various other veggies in smaller pots. I filled a 40L trug with water and placed 7 of my buckets around it above the height of the buckets and followed the instructions. Good idea to tie weights (nuts, bolts etc) to the end of the wick going in the water so it sinks to the bottom. Then wet the wick, shove it in the plantpot and leave. I did the same with my other plants. As someone else said, it's a bit of trial and error. I found that 6mm was too thick for the smaller plants and the water was leaking out into the trays they were sat in but perfect for the plants in buckets. I have just ordered some more but in a 4mm diameter for the smaller plants. The good thing is that not only does it work to water my plants if I go away, but means that I don't have to water my plants every morning individually. I can just fill up the container every 3 or 4 days and leave them to water themselves.

Used the thinnest one to keep the seedlings going last summer whilst on holiday. We used a basin on the drainer and the plants in trays in the sink with the wick running to the trays.

I was a little skeptic this cost effective solution would work. Tested it out before we went away for 3 weeks and seemed OK. Walked back into the house yesterday and ALL the plants were happy, watered and green. Bearing in mind the heat the UK had over the past few weeks was delighted. Put all the 6 large house plants including ferns and bonsai on the kitchen floor, a huge bucket with the rope in just off the floor and all good. Delighted, great product.

J'adore... Simple, efficace, fiable, incassable, pas besoin d'énergie, et pas cher en plus

This self-watering wick cord truly works —easy to set up but just as easy to get wrong without proper preparation. If you’re new to using self-watering wicks, I highly recommend dedicating at least three days to understanding how it works and adjusting it to suit your needs. Reading the instructions carefully is crucial. I ordered a thick cord, and as a thoughtful bonus, the package included a thinner cord, which turned out to be extremely helpful for my setup. The effectiveness of the wick largely depends on your environment and how closely you follow the instructions. In my case, living in the hot and slightly humid climate of Australia (30–36°C), I found that the wick delivered water too quickly for my small plant, which only requires 120 ml per week. To address this, I experimented with the included thinner cord. Here’s what worked for me: I tested the wicking process by transferring water between two containers rather than directly watering my plant. By gradually adding ***tight*** knots to the cord (ensuring the knots remained above water), I managed to slow the water flow to an ideal rate. Once I was satisfied, I replaced the receiving container with my plant pot. If the water transfer rate is too slow without any knots and you want to deliver water faster then you may need to use a thicker cord or multiple cords simultaneously. Testing your setup thoroughly before using it with real plants—especially if you’re preparing for a holiday—is essential. Although I was tempted to deduct a star for the tricky initial setup, I realised that this would be unfair. Much like a great guitar in the hands of a beginner, the potential of this product shines only when you take the time to learn how to use it effectively. For me, this cord is a 5 stars.

Funciona perfectamente, el suministro de agua es constante, la tierra siempre está mojada. Lo he puesto en macetas que necesitan agua a diario y genial. Lo recomiendo.

100% conforme à la description. Très bonne qualité !

La verdad es que hidrata bastante rápido, cumple su función, buena calidad, muchos metros y a buen precio..