Do these work good for plants that are supposed to dry out between waterings such as succulents? I have succulents, ficus, rafus and queen palms.
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I'm guessing here; but I don't think the Plant Nanny would be good for succulents, since their whole purpose is to keep the dirt moist.
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No. But will keep plant evenly moist until the water runs out of the globe.
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Not really - the water runs out quickly. I tried putting a cork in the opening, but then the water didn't come out at all. I don't recommend this.
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You could...but I don't know how long they would hold up. Maybe succulents that didnt' require much water. I would look elsewhere for planters though.
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It will help extend time between waterings but not by much. My experience is that this product can extend the time between waterings 1 or 2 days for thirsty plants. Probably not the extra time you are looking for unless you take short vacations.
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It has been a year since I used them. I do not think they would last for 3 weeks. A week worked just fine for me. My indoor plants were large, and in large pots. If your plants are smaller and the pots are smaller, it may work, especially during the cooler weather.
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Don't see why not. They are long tweezers and made of stainless steel. I use them to plant succulents in large pots. Good luck!
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They absoluty did! I used them on ripening fruit and the last of my tomatoes. Bay plants can't be without them! I use them on other house plants,too! 'More efficient than spray because they provide constant protection.
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K, I've used these particular spikes in my house plants without difficulty. Having the soil moist helps. It sounds like you may need to loosen your soil up a bit; that will also help your plants use the water you give them.Good luck! enticingsusie
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Not watering them frequently enough (dunk them in a bowl of water for 1 hour 2-3 times a week, let them air-dry for 4 hours then return them to their original location) or perhaps they rotted (the base of the plant shouldn't be in contact with water, except when you're specifically watering the plants). I've had mine for 4 months and they all look fantastic; gave some to a friend who kills all plants and gave her the same instructions I listed above on caring for them and they're doing well.
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I would say yes. I put them in potted plants when we go away. The pots are outside but in the shade. I've gone for several weeks and the plants are alive when I get back. You have to water them well before you put the packs in and I would think that if the boxes are in the sun they will dry out quicker. These aren't meant for continual use..only for a couple weeks.
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Carole,These did not work for us in outdoor pots, and we followed the instructions carefully. For what I read, they appeared to have worked for others. Perhaps it would depend on how much humidity would be in the atmosphere.. Sorry I could not be more help.. Irene
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I think so. They're pretty small though so it depends on how big or small the succulent is. They're really pretty . Good luck!
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I use them along with the plastic screens. You will need them when drying anything that will dehydrate down to small pieces. I'm pretty sure bananas will dehydrate down quite a bit. I just used them for drying cherries. Came out just right. Yum! Hope this helps!
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Yes, they work in pots that don't drain; however, only half of the ones I ordered were usable because the stem was too narrow to fill. I already had several and needed a few more. I would only buy Aqua globes where I could personally inspect the stems.
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Mine seem pretty dry. I'd grind up a test batch and see what you think. If they are sticky let them dry a day or two. Remember you are working with natural materials they vary because nature varies.
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I don't know about putting them on zucchini plants, but your yard does not need to stay wet for them to stay alive. We use them to control fleas in our yard. They seem to work well since all of our neighbors say they have fleas, but we don't.
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Yes i use them for strawberries and herbs...small pots so in my area...arid..requires watering every day or two.
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In all honesty Nancy...I got this as a Christmas present and have yet to use it. I think the tray at the bottom you can keep refilling and it keeps the plants/flowers moist. Sorry I can't be of more help.