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title: "I’m researching info on self watering pots. For the rope that is…"
description: "I’m researching info on self watering pots. For the rope that is needed to siphon water into the pot, what kind of rope is best? Polyester or cotton or ???."
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# I’m researching info on self watering pots. For the rope that is…

_Posted by Lynda on 2025-02-10_

I’m researching info on self watering pots. For the rope that is needed to siphon water into the pot, what kind of rope is best? Polyester or cotton or ???.

## 4 comments

### KJM commented on 2025-02-10

I would say cotton. Cotton fabric is more absorbent than polyester fabric.

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-02-10

It doesn't matter honestly. Ive seen everything from yarn to hemp rope. It all works to draw water up

#### Lynda replied on 2025-02-10

I hate to ask…😬, but do you use this method of self watering, what do you think of it, and, if so, what kind of rope do you use? TIA!

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-02-10

I just have two. And its a simmilar rope to what you posted before

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