Most of us likes to look manicured and colorful flower boxes planted only on balconies, as well as gardens and windowsills. Many of us, however, will not take. Their common argument is that they do not have enough time for necessary care. For these people, there is a simple solution. This self-watering container.
Most of us likes to look manicured and colorful
flower boxes planted only on balconies, as well as gardens and windowsills. Many of us, however, will not take. Their common argument is that they do not have enough time for necessary care. For these people, there is a simple solution. This self-watering container.
The system of self-watering containers
Self-watering containers have several water distribution systems. It may be a specially modified base of the vessel, or to link the water tank and the container with flowers special wick. The best combination proved the above. Wicks are preferably in the initial stage of plant growth when the plants does not fully developed root system. Otherwise the containers at the bottom apertures through which the water rises up to a root system.
Save time and work
Self-watering flowerpots and window boxes easier for us overall care for plants. In water for watering can be added as needed or different fertilizer conditioners growth. And thanks to the regular supply of water, plants thrive and grow.
How often we watered irrigation box?
I have to irrigate irrigation box. Irrigation is dependent on the type of vessel, its size and the place where it is established. Finally, the ambient temperature and humidity. In the interior of the container is sufficient irrigation water around the 14 days. For some vessels, this period may be extended up to three months. In the outdoor environment, it's a little more complicated. It depends on the size of the plant, side of the world, the weather conditions. The time when water is in the range of 2-7 days.
Advanteges of self-watering containers
With adequate irrigation of plants are avoided and other extreme and thus rot of plants because of their spillover. Outside vessels are equipped with overflow openings that ensure an adequate level of water in the interior of containers to ensure this gauge.
