White Self Watering Wine Glass Planter

Velleora Home Decor's White Self-Watering Flower Pot borrows its outline from a wine glass - a narrow stem opening into a wide bowl - and hides a working reservoir inside the base. Water goes into the lower chamber and travels up to the roots as the compost dries, so a plant draws what it needs rather than being flooded and then left parched.

That is the difference between a plant that survives a week away and one that does not. A water level indicator on the side shows at a glance when the reservoir needs topping up, without lifting the pot or pushing a finger into the soil. The upper section lifts out for repotting, and the matte white ceramic-effect finish suits a windowsill, a desk or a shelf without competing with the planting.

It suits herbs, peace lilies, pothos, ferns and most houseplants that prefer even moisture. Fill the reservoir rather than the top of the compost, let it run dry for a day or two between fills so the roots get air, and empty it completely before a plant goes dormant for winter.

• Built-in self-watering reservoir
• External water level indicator
• Lift-out inner section for repotting
• Matte white wine-glass silhouette
• Suits herbs and most houseplants
• Indoor use