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
A beautiful plant starts with the right placement. Consider the natural light in your room, the space available for the foliage, and the size of the plant you’d like to bring home.
For a pot placed on the floor, upright plants with height or fuller foliage can create a balanced look beside a sofa, armchair, or window. The following varieties from the easyplant collection offer a few starting points.
Monstera Deliciosa
Known for its broad green leaves and distinctive splits, Monstera Deliciosa brings a tropical presence to a living room. Its spreading foliage makes it a striking choice beside a sofa or in a spacious corner with bright, indirect light. Choose a plant with a root system ready for the kit’s pot size, and leave room for its leaves to extend outward.
Peace Lily
Peace Lily combines glossy green foliage with elegant white blooms that may appear under suitable conditions. Its full, upright shape adds a softer touch beside an armchair or other furniture. Place it in bright, indirect light and consider its preference for some moisture in the soil when establishing your refill routine.
Aglaonema Beauty
Aglaonema Beauty’s patterned leaves bring texture and interest to a room. Its bushy shape suits a floor arrangement where the foliage can be appreciated from above. It grows best in bright, indirect light and can also adapt to medium or low light, offering flexibility when choosing its location.
Dracaena Lemon Lime
With long leaves striped in shades of green and yellow, Dracaena Lemon Lime adds color and height to an interior. An established upright plant is a useful choice for a narrower space near a window. Give it a bright indoor location with room around its foliage.
Ficus Audrey
Ficus Audrey’s soft green leaves and upright growth create a refined, tree-like appearance. A suitably sized plant can complement a bright living room or a spot near a window. This variety needs plenty of natural light, so avoid placing it in a dim corner.
More plants to consider
- Ficus Tineke
- Rubber Tree
- Fiddle Leaf Fig
- Money Tree
- Parlor Palm
- Cast Iron Plant
- Marble Schefflera
- Dracaena Warneckii
- Dragon Tree
- Aglaonema Snow White
- Aglaonema Siam
- Chinese Evergreen
- ZZ Plant
- Black ZZ Plant
- Golden Snake Plant
- Green Snake Plant
- Rattlesnake Calathea
- Calathea Network
- Shangri-La Philodendron
These plants offer inspiration rather than a complete list. If you’re considering another variety, explore its light, soil, and watering needs before planting. Different plants respond differently to moisture, so your choice of plant and its growing conditions will shape its care routine.
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.
