How to use self-watering hydrospikes
Plan on being away from your plants for more than a week? Try using a hydrospike to keep your plants healthy and hydrated while you’re gone.
Hydrospikes connect to a water-filled source like a plastic water bottle or wine bottle. As your plant dries, gravity pushes water slowly and evenly into the soil, keeping your plant's hydration in check over a longer period of time.
Some also like to use this as a regular watering method if you don't mind the look of the water bottle sitting in or near your plant. Just remember to check them every now and then for algae!
There are a few different self-watering hydrospikes out there— ones that connect directly to a bottle and others that use a cable system. The latter is best for small plants as the spikes tend to be slightly smaller and fit more comfortably into the soil.
How to use hydrospikes with a bottle:
Soak it - Soak the hydrospike in water for at least 15 minutes.
Fill a wine bottle with water - One bottle should last anywhere from 1-3 weeks depending on the plant's size and environment.
Insert into soil - Place the wine bottle in the hydrospike and gently insert into the soil.
How to use hydrospikes with cables:
Soak it - Remove the cap and soak for 15 minutes in water.
Fill with water - Fill the hydrospike with water and replace the cap.
Insert into soil- Gently insert the hydrospike into the soil.
Place cable in water - Fill a bottle (or other recipient with a narrow opening) with water and push the cable inside.
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