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# I have a big self-watering pot (the kind with a reservoir below). My…

_Doa님이 2024-04-02에 게시함_

I have a big self-watering pot (the kind with a reservoir below). My last plant didn't make it in there, but it may have been for other reasons. Any tips on using them?

## 5개의 댓글

### PLNTA님이 2024-04-02에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Were the roots long enough to reach the bottom of the planter?

#### Doa님이 2024-04-02에 답변했습니다.

I just potted this new plants, root ball is a few inches from the bottom. Not sure about the last one, it was years ago!

### Plant Father님이 2024-04-03에 댓글을 남겼어요.

let the reservoir stay dry for a while between waterings so your soil isn’t constantly soggy and this will prevent any overwatering symptoms, gnats, and root rot. depending on the species you have potted in this type of pot, you can wait for the soil to dry totally in between reservoir fills.

#### Doa님이 2024-04-04에 답변했습니다.

Thank you! Very helpful. It's a palm.

#### Plant Father님이 2024-04-10에 답변했습니다.

yeah for most palms you’ll want the soil to dry out completely between waterings, they are quite drought resistant

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