Watering options

75triumph

Active Member

May 9, 2022

• #1

Leaving my indoor plants for a week and generally water every two days to three days. I use spring water, my tap water ph to high.
What would be the easiest options to cover them for a week.
Thanks

 

LeastExpectedGrower

Well-Known Member

May 9, 2022

• #2

I and many others went with a Blumat Tropf setup, though it takes a bit of lead time and finesse to get it set up. You can get a cheap pump/timer drip system as well...lots of those around though I can't speak to them directly.

 

Weedoguido

Well-Known Member

May 9, 2022

• #3

If you just need a quick fix you can find automatic watering systems on Amazon pretty cheap. Might cost more for expedited shipping charges. I got a cheap one for around $25 and I ended up keeping it because it's a ton easier compared to hand watering.

 

larrypizzimp93

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May 9, 2022

• #4

I’ve been running 3/4 inch tubing off a water pump and using 1/4 inch barbed T’s drilled into it. Run drip lines off the T’s

 

DirtyJerzey

Well-Known Member

May 9, 2022

• #5

Just get some of those glass bulb things. Or a couple of those thread on stakes for soda bottles. I cant see why that wouldn't work in a pinch.

 

HydoDan

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May 9, 2022

• #6

Amazon.com : 8-Pack Plant Watering Devices, Automatic Watering System for Potted Plants, Self Watering Spikes, Plant Water Seepage Device, Water Your Indoor and Outdoor Plants While on Vacation : Patio, Lawn & Garden

 

75triumph

Active Member

May 9, 2022

• #7

I did try drip off my house water here in Florida. Chlorine up and ph was 7.8. To much treatment.
Tried an iv drip bag, not consistent.
So the threaded bottle deal will have to work.
Thanks all

 

kaneboy

Well-Known Member

May 9, 2022

• #8

Self watering spikes ,easiest way and don't cost heaps