I live in a second floor apartment and am concerned that water would leak out the bottom of the pot...right onto the neighbor's patio downstairs!Help?
676306
Yes, it will run out of the bottom and sides. That is one of the good features of the pot as it also lets air in and out along with the water. This is necessary for the roots to develop properly.
676307
Some suggested watering a few times per day in order to avoid water run-off, which is not practical for most people. I would like to see Smart Pots create a solution to water leaking from the bottom of the pot. In the meantime, a saucer may work but I am concerned that the pot fabric will rot from sitting in saucer water.
676308
I've seen people put these into a small wading pool (kiddie pool) and just fill it with water so that the plants self water through the membrane. That could be an option (or just put something like that under it so the water doesn't drain down).
676309
i sit mine in one of those shallow, translucent storage containers (top off of course), so if there is any overflow it catches it. once you get familiar w/ the plant, rate of growth, size, etc. you get good at giving it just about the right amount of water, so that it doesn't overflow anyway. it shouldn't be that soggy to begin with. when the plants i'm growing (two to a smart pot) get to a decent size i give them about a quart every day, but it depends on the plant. it is better to give the water several times over the course of the day too, than all at once.
676310
I don't think it would be a big problem if you watered it a few small times a day instrad of one big soaking. I love keeping mine on a plant caddy so I can roll it and chase the sun. And it'd be so worth it...a big green plant with bright cherry tomatoes look so pretty! You could also put it on a plant saucer just in case.
214353
You'd just need to reduce the amount of water and ground coffee. I've made partial pots with no issues.
1946704
I finally installed this faucet a couple weeks ago. We noticed that everytime we connect our portable dishwasher to it it leaks under the sink. I see water dripping from the center where the tubes go up into th ebody. Has anone ever seen this? Is there a fix? It only seems to happen when under pressure.
2011725
one time i had a leak, it was caused by putting more water in the top than needed in the bottom half...do not put more water than has been used i eyeball the measure with my fingers the height of the water missing in the bottom and put the same measure of water in the top......no more leaks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
523445
It should be draining. If it is not it is not installed properly. An A\C dehumidifies it's area and that water should be dripping out of the part that hangs outside the house. If it is not doing that it needs to be tipped back just a little so it does or you will have that dirty water sitting in there with a chance of mold.
1950115
It will possibly splash over using that shallow of pot. There is an adjustment on the pump to lessen the flow. I use mine outside, so any spill-over doesn't bother me.
1434314
Am I putting too much water in if its leaking out the bottom? My eggs are hatching but I have to keep a towel underneath the unit. Help???
988179
I'm guessing you don't mean that it would leak. You're concerned about the damp air condensing on the carpet. Good point. I have a nice drip pan to catch nearby condensation.
1467876
I put mine on the bottom because I figured the soil would go thru where the water goes. I keep mine on my deck and the self watering thing is not enough, have to water everyday on top of soil!
653382
Certainly. There is a rubber plug in the bottom that will control water dripping out. I put another plant down there to catch the drips. Probably great for herbs over the winter. They are really a nice height and size. I wouldn't have space indoors for this so hope you do. Happy gardening.
2105169
It doesn't absorb or hold water, you would need a saucer under pot for that purpose. It just provides an easy way to move pots as well as keeping them up off the deck or floor.
2200254
In my opinion it should go on the bottom. If it was on top, water may get into it. Also being on the bottom will allow for any condensation to drain out.
1462159
Hi, Just buy a can of Scott guard and spray the canvas bottom. And it will add protection from leaking. Follow directions on can. Will make clean up easier!
1562642
I think you would need to create a bottom of some sort or you will run the risk of leaking onto the patio. You might also consider adding peat moss regularly when you add other ingredients ...it absorbs a lot of moisture.
1701852
So far ours is not leaking. That said it was only installed 2 months ago. Thanks for the heads up about this potential issue. I'll keep an eye on it and update my review if it becomes a problem.
479284
I have no idea. Mine leaked almost from day 1 and we just have regular suburban water pressure. It's not even that strong actually, compared to other neighborhoods.