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Plant Straw Black

Plant Straw Black

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🖤 Black Plant Straws

  •  Everyones favorite color: Black!
  • Create the perfect environment for plants that thrive in moist soil
  • Simplify plant care with self-watering for picky, hard-to-reach, and thirsty plants

Glassware sold separately, you can also reuse and upcycle what you have at home!

    How to use?

    1. Moisten the entire wick
    2. Lift the plant out of its pot, circle the wick at the bottom or loosely around the roots, and return the plant to its pot. Press the soil gently to stabilize the Plantstraw
    3. Place the other end of the Plantstraw in a container of water
    4. Thoroughly water your plant
    5. Find the perfect spot to show off your new setup!

    You might need to repeat step 4 until the plant is adjusted. Keep an eye on it for the first two weeks and after major changes in the temperature or light situation.

    Details

    ⁍ Adjust the moisture level by adjusting the length of the cotton wick, to suit small and large plants.
    ⁍ Can be used indoors and outdoors.
    ⁍ Refill your vase as needed to maintain a steady, slow flow of moisture.
    ⁍ Keep your Plantstraw forever - simply wash, trim or replace the wick when you move it to a new plant.

    Please note that pots and vases shown in photos are for inspiration only and not included.

    Origins & Materials

    Aluminium, Recycled Cotton Cord, and Polyester Powder Coating. All materials are sourced in the EU. Handmade and Assembled in Sweden.

    Dimensions

    20 cm (8 in): Recommended with pots up to 16 cm (6 in)high, or all setups with height difference up to 13 cm (5 in).

    30 cm (12 in): Recommended with pots from 11 to 26 cm (4.5 to 10 in) high, or all setups with height difference up to 23 cm (9 in).

    However - its OK to play around!

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    How to use Plantstraws?

    Step 1

    Moisten the entire wick!

    Step 2

    Circle a length of the wick at the bottom of the pot, or loosely around the roots.

    Pro tip: A longer length means more moisture for your plant!

    Step 3

    Put your plant into the pot, add soil and water and stabilize!

    You're ready to show off your new setup!

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    Werner R.

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    Rebecca M.
    Beautiful addition to my indoor garden. Love this technique and I am looking forward to many oth...

    I love the beauty of this simple technology. It is an elegant technique that I am researching. The watering method is an important addition to my indoor winter garden!
    I love my plants and want the best techniques and care for them.

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    Julia V.

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    FAQ

    How to install the Plantstraw?

    Q: How to install the straw?! 👀

    A: Glad you asked! It's not very complicated, and the easiest way to do it is to simply lift the plant out of its pot to get the wick down into the soil, under the roots. Or whilst repotting. Here's a few things to consider: 

    Water your plant and moisten the wick before setup to start the flow from vase to plant.

    Place one end of the Plant Straw in the vase, and the other in the plant.

    Plant Straws are asymmetric to allow for a variety of setups, so you can use either end in your plant.

    To minimize evaporation, place the end of the metal tube at least 3 cm/1 in. into the soil.

    Adjust the moisture level by placing a shorter or longer length of the wick in the pot.

    Refill and shift the water in the vase regularly. 

    Wash, cut down, or replace the wick as it wears out over time. Use a nylon thread to guide the new wick through the tube.

    Also check out this video!

      How long can I leave my houseplants?

      Q: I'll be gone four weeks this summer, can I leave my plant with just a plant straw??? or how long does it last?

      A: With a Plant Straw installed - you can indeed leave your plants for quite some time and the bigger your vase/vessel is, the longer you can leave them! In addition to water though, plants need fertilizers and light.

      When indoor plants are not getting enough nutrients, they adapt by growing slower, and loose leaves. Consider a slow-release fertilizers if you want to leave for a long time. To reduce germs and bacterial build up, do not add liquid fertilizers to the water in your vase. 

      Prepare your vacation watering

      • At least as long before leaving as you plan on staying away, install the Plant Straw
      • Watch the plant over the coming weeks, and adjust the length of the wick if needed
      • Remember to swap for a larger vase if it’s emptied faster than anticipated

      Best-practice self watering

      • Do a test! Set up the plant straw before leaving, track the progress, and leave home knowing confidently how long your plants are fine for 🌱🍹
      • Less water will evaporate from the vase if it has a narrow opening, making it last longer
      • When using an organic liquid fertilizer: Flush the soil with water until the water starts leaking through the drainage holes. Let it drip off, then give your fertilizer solution of choice. Repeat this on the recommended schedule, typically 1-2 times per month

      #howto-plantstraws

      When is it necessary to change the cord?

      Q: Hi there! When is it necessary to change the cord in my Plant Straws?🤗

      A: Hi! You don’t have to change it unless you see a change in how your plant is doing, or you’re repotting 😊

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