How Desert Planters Work
Grow gorgeous plants with ease with our self watering planters.
THE NEW HYDRA SYSTEM™
Self watering or sub-irrigated planters introduce water from the bottom of the planter allowing it to soak upwards through the soil in the columns to the root system. This allows the plant(s) to take on water as needed and allowing for optimal plant growth. The water contained in the reservoir is protected from wind and sun, significantly reducing evaporation, and dramatically increasing water efficiencies.
Our self-watering planters feature an innovative double hull that creates a reservoir at the bottom of each container.
A tube protrudes above the soil which allows the reservoir to be filled and a drainage hole allows for extra water to exit the reservoir.
Planter Cross Section
Growing Material
Potting mix or soil
Moisture
Moisture gets wicked from the water reservoir thru the HydraFilters™
Water Reservoir
Large Water Reservoir lets the roots absorbs just the right amount of water
Hydra Filter™
Stops soil migration and allows over watering from rain to drain into the reservoir. Plants will draw up moisture from the reservoir through the soil when needed.
Overflow Drainage Hole
Drainage Hole allows for extra water to exit the large reservoir
Fill Cap & Channel
Removable Fill cap seals the fill channel to protect it from debris. Fill Chanel that brings water directly to reservoir
DESERT PLANTERS ORIGINAL SUBIRRIGATION SYSTEM
Our self-watering planters are based on a carefully engineered design that lets plants soak up what they need while still conserving water and other resources.
Our self-watering planters feature an innovative double hull that creates a reservoir at the bottom of each container.
A tube protrudes above the soil allows the reservoir to be filled. Our newly designed Hydra Stem™ locks into place and provides the necessary wicking up into the soil to reach the root of the plants. The Hydra Filter ™ system allows water to drain into the reservoir without soil migration.
Planter Cross Section
Growing Material
Potting Mix & Soil
Filter Columns
Moisture gets filtered to the soil through the columns
Water Reservoir
Large water reservoir lets the roots absorbs just the right amount of water
Filling Tube
Allows plant to be water directly through the water reservoir
Overflow Drain
Drainage Hole allows for extra water to exit the large reservoir
Thanks to this design, our self-watering containers provide numerous important advantages, including:
Top Advantages
- Slower water evaporation
- Up to 80% reduction in water consumption
- Decreased need for watering
- Promote extraordinary rapid and lush plant growth by supplying water from below the soil, directly to the roots
- Discourage weed growth by keeping the top of the soil dry
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Self-watering containers can make a difference in the efficiency and economy of nearly any organization, from a major city park system or professional landscaper, to an environmentally conscious home owner.