Introducing the easyplant Self-Watering Kit
Introducing the easyplant Self-Watering Kit
Bring easyplant’s self-watering technology to your houseplants with the Self-Watering Kit. Designed for a plant you choose, the kit combines our signature watering system with soil and planting essentials for a simpler transfer.
Whether you’re bringing home a new plant or moving a houseplant into a larger pot, this guide covers choosing your plant, setting it up, and understanding when to refill the reservoir.
What’s included in the Self-Watering Kit
The kit includes a 10.9-inch self-watering pot, soil, extra potting mix, coconut coir topping, a planting surface, gloves, and a planting stick. It comes without a plant, so you can choose a houseplant that suits your space.
The pot arrives pre-filled with soil, with a prepared planting space for your plant’s root ball. A separate container of extra potting mix is included to fill around the roots as needed. The coconut coir topping comes in its own bag and adds a clean, natural finish to the soil surface.
Inside the pot, a built-in reservoir stores water separately from the soil. A wick draws water from the reservoir into the soil between refills, helping simplify your watering routine.
Choosing a plant for your Self-Watering Kit
Our self-watering system supports most indoor plants, giving you the freedom to choose a houseplant that suits your space.
Looking for inspiration or want to check a particular plant? Browse our Plant Care Library, where you’ll find pictures of plants we grow in our self-watering system, along with their light needs and care guidance.
Choose a plant currently in a 5–9-inch pot that’s ready for more room around its roots. If you plan to place the pot on the floor, an upright plant with some height or fuller foliage can create a balanced look.
Selecting the right size
The Self-Watering Kit is designed for plants currently in pots approximately 5–9 inches wide. Check the width of your plant’s current pot, rather than using its leaf height as a guide.
The plant should also be ready for the additional space. A small plant with a limited root system may not need the extra soil in a larger pot. Look for an established plant that’s ready for more room around its roots.
When buying a plant, note its variety and check the condition of its foliage. Knowing the plant’s name will help you find relevant care information and choose an appropriate location at home.
How to plant your houseplant
Set out the planting surface and gather the kit’s supplies. Follow the included planting instructions or tutorial for the details of each step.
- Remove your plant from its current pot. Gently lift it out, keeping the root ball together.
- Place it in the prepared planting space. Position the root ball as directed and use the extra potting mix to fill around the roots as needed.
- Add the finishing touches. Spread the coconut coir topping over the soil and fill the reservoir according to the kit’s instructions.
The planting surface helps catch loose soil during the transfer, while the coconut coir topping gives the pot a finished appearance.
Place your plant indoors where it receives the light its variety needs. For floor placement, check the light at leaf level: furniture or a high windowsill can shade a spot that otherwise looks bright. Keep the foliage clear of heating and air-conditioning vents.
How often should you refill the reservoir
With the Self-Watering Kit, you fill the reservoir, and the built-in system draws water into the soil between refills. It’s designed to simplify watering, so you can enjoy your plant with less hands-on care.
Start by checking the reservoir once a month. If it’s empty, follow the kit’s soil-moisture instructions before refilling. If water remains, leave it and continue checking until it’s ready for a refill.
Over time, these checks can help you find a refill routine that suits your plant and your home. Some plants may go longer between refills, particularly in lower light, while others may use water more quickly. If the reservoir empties sooner, check more often.
Keep checking as the seasons change or if you move your plant to a different spot, as its water use may change too.
Caring for your plant after planting
Check the foliage and soil as your plant adjusts to its new pot. Keeping a note of refill dates and soil moisture can help you identify changes in water use.
If you notice yellowing, curling, or drooping leaves, check the soil and light conditions before adding more water. These changes can have several causes and don’t always indicate thirst.
Continue with everyday care, including wiping dust from the leaves, checking for pests, and pruning when needed. The easyplant Plant Care Library offers guidance on individual varieties’ light needs and general care. Use it alongside the kit’s instructions; refill schedules for our pre-potted plants may differ from your own setup.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a plant that isn’t listed in this guide?
Yes. The plants in this guide are a starting point, and you can consider other houseplants too. Choose one that’s ready for the kit’s pot size, and follow the light and care guidance for its variety.
How will I know when to refill?
Start by checking the reservoir once a month. If it’s empty, follow the kit’s soil-moisture instructions before refilling. If water remains, continue checking until it’s ready for more. Adjust your check frequency if you notice the reservoir emptying sooner.
Why is there still water in the reservoir?
Water may be used more slowly in lower light or during periods of slower growth. Check the soil and foliage alongside the water level, particularly if you’ve moved the plant or the season has changed.
Do I need to fill the pot with soil myself?
The pot comes pre-filled with soil and a prepared space for your plant’s roots. Use the separate container of extra potting mix to fill around the root ball as needed, then finish with the coconut coir topping.
The easyplant Self-Watering Kit brings our watering system to a houseplant you choose, with soil and planting essentials together in one kit. Select a plant that suits your home, follow the planting instructions, and use this guide as a starting point for its ongoing care.
