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title: "Does anybody use some kind of self watering system for their plants?…"
description: "Does anybody use some kind of self watering system for their plants? How long can you go between watering or filling a machine? What do you use and for how…"
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author: "Kelly"
published: "2026-05-05T21:55:55.585071Z"
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# Does anybody use some kind of self watering system for their plants?…

_Posted by Kelly on 2026-05-05_

Does anybody use some kind of self watering system for their plants? How long can you go between watering or filling a machine? What do you use and for how many plants? I will be traveling a little more soon and need to figure out how to make it work. I have 130+ plants  
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## 5 comments

### 🌺 Thai Jade 🌺 commented on 2026-05-05

I do not use a device to water when I’m away. I hire someone to do the watering.

### plantgeek commented on 2026-05-05

best advice i've seen is simply saran wrapping the top of the pot before you leave so that moisture stays in for a little longer. for longer trips, i once saw a woman use plastic tarps overtop the entire plant for what had to be over 200 of them, she left for 3 months and they were all fine!

### Yup commented on 2026-05-06

I've come across something similar as well.

### Meg commented on 2026-05-06

This is a dreamy corner!

#### Kelly replied on 2026-05-07

Ty

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