Would it work in a pot/planter that can't drain?
1178847
While I'm not using them in any pots like that, I think it would work because the soil only draws out water when it is needed.
1178848
I would think so. The water in the globe slowly seeps into the soil in a matter of days or even weeks. It depends on how hard you shove the stem into the soil. You can vary the flow rate by jiggling the globe around and re-shoving it into the soil. I think pots that drain do so so excess water will drain out. The Aqua Globe doesn't spill excess water into the pot. It seeps slowly into the soil to keep the soil damp, which is why once you stick it in, you don't have to water the plant for days or weeks.
1178849
It should, as the soil around it dries, it leaves air pockets, the water is released to fill those air pockets. It has nothing to do with the drain holes, unless you push the tube all the way to the bottom. Mine work great. But you have to saturate the soil before inserting it, or else the bulb will drain very quickly. Saturate the soil, then insert completely filled tube without damaging your roots. Try to the side as much as possible. Then I only have to re-water once a week or so.
1178850
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.
1596741
Potentially, yes. Depends on lots of variables. This vessel will take a large bottle. The water from the bottle seeps into the soil and waters the plant that way. Not very sightly,though. One of mine came broken, but I glued it back together. They are made of the orange ceramic like the old pots.
1262499
I doubt this would prevent roots from growing into the return. The openings in the drain/inlet are about 1/8 by 3/4 inches, you could always cover them with a fine mesh.
714285
Hollow wall with holes in bottom so if the hollow wall is filled with water the planter will get the water from the hollow walls, so probably yes.
44237
I noticed your question when buying them and just received mine yesterday so I took a look. There is one small hole at the bottom of each pot which looks large enough to properly drain considering how small the pots are. I have a black thumb so I decided to drill a few more in there just in case! It was super easy to do so you should be fine either way.
1192324
I still have not used it yet but I believe so...it definitely needs drainage to use with live plants.
79304
I'm sure it would. However the center is higher than the outside so it won't be flat at the drain. But the holes are plenty small enough that food would not go through. You may want to check the the size of your sink drain to make sure the center of this item will set down in the drain opening.
1199688
Would that mean only water/nutrients? If so then the water would leak out of the lower levels. Each "planter" has a hole in the side at the bottom and then any excess from on top leaks into the next level.
823670
I see no reason why you could not use it indoors as long as the pot is large enough. I use it on several planter pots outside that are about 14" to 18" wide. You need to put the stake in about 6" to hold the bottle securely.
1542822
The soil is heavier than potting soil so it is not optimal for pots and planters. Seeds may grow but there may be issues with drainage. Also pots are hard to move with heavy soil in them. I am using it in the garden; I re-ordered potting soil for the planters.
590057
We drain ours through a PVC pipe that turns into a planter. We do to have a drain either.
281924
I don't think it would work very well quite frankly. You'd really have to line with some plastic but that wouldn't allow the water to drain causing other issues. I suspect the soil would leak from the bed if it's on a concrete pad though without something to retain it.
1068413
Holes are not small enough to side drain Quinoa. May be able to drain from bottom
1364619
Yes you can but! You have to wach your watering because the is a heavy soil it does not drain easy me I would not. I would recommend black gold alatural potting soil it's the best. P. S
79305
Probably not. You might try a metal drain cover that has smaller holes. The ones on this one are probably going to let food go through.
1720024
There is a drain hole in the bottom center of each of the plastic planter boxes. There is a removable cap included where you can either use the "holed" end to allow for drainage or the "solid" end to prevent water from draining out.
346757
Yes, it can, but you will have water pooling in the center as the legs on one side are slightly higher. I love this drainer except I replaced the silverware holder with one from Bed,Bath&Beyond; in stainless. The design of the one that comes with the drainer is awkward and everything flops over.