February 15, 2021

TOP 5: Self-watering irrigation systems

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Are you going away for the weekend and worried about finding your Pilea dying? Or perhaps you're one of those people who systematically forget to water until it's too late?

No need to hire a neighbor. Watering bubbles (and their cousins, the Ollas) are silent guardians that hydrate your plants while you're away.

But between blown glass, plastic and terracotta, which should you choose? Here is our selection of the 5 best self-watering systems.

1. The Most Elegant: The Blown Glass Bubble

It's a classic design that combines practicality with aesthetics. These colorful spheres capture sunlight like jewels amidst the foliage.

💎 Design: Adds a pop of color.
💧 Battery life: 3 to 4 days (Ideal for long weekends).
🎯 How to use: Plant the stem in the ground, the water will flow out by gravity.

See the Colored Bubble

2. The Most Poetic: The Glass Birds

Self-watering glass bird-shaped watering can

Discreet and charming, these little birds seem to watch over your plants. Transparent, they blend into the background and allow you to see the remaining water level.

🐦 Shape: A soft silhouette that children really like.
👀 Practical: The transparency allows you to know when to refill at a glance.

Adopting a Bird

3. The Most Effective: Terracotta Ollas

This is our favorite Made in France product. Unlike glass, which lets water run off, the porous clay of the Olla "transpirations." The plant only drinks when it's thirsty.

🇫🇷 Handcrafted: Made by hand by the Lutton Pottery in Vendée.
🧠 Intelligent: Zero risk of overwatering, the clay regulates the humidity.
🌿 Battery life: Up to one week depending on size.

Discover the Ollas

4. The Most Economical: The Bubble Pack

Do you have a veritable jungle at home? Equipping 20 plants with blown glass can be expensive. The plastic option is the ideal solution for larger plants.