Q: How do I install the Plant Straw? 👀 A: Glad you asked! It’s easier than you might think. The simplest way is to lift the plant out of its pot to place the wick under the roots. Follow these steps:
Wet the wick before you begin – this is essential to ensure water flows from the vase to the plant.
Gently lift your plant out of its pot and circle the moist wick at the pot’s base or loosely around the roots.
Place your plant back into its pot, ensuring the metal tube is at least 3 cm/1 in into the soil.
Insert the other end of the Plant Straw into a water-filled container and water your plant thoroughly.
After installation, gradually adjust your watering routine over time, especially for delicate plants.
Helpful Tips:
Adjust moisture levels by changing how much of the wick is in the soil. More wick = more moisture. This makes Plant Straws flexible for different stages of growth, from little sprouts to thriving ferns.
Plant Straws help keep soil evenly moist – ideal for plants that like consistently moist conditions, such as rainforest and swamp natives.
Refill and change the water regularly, and give your plants a thorough watering with liquid fertilizer about once a month.
Wash, trim, or replace the wick as needed. Use a nylon line to guide a new wick through the straw.
Plant Straws are designed for multiple setups. Use either end depending on the size of your pot and container for the perfect fit.
