10 Easy Pieces: Self-Watering Pots and Planters

Heading out of town? Dog sitter: check. House sitter: check. Plant sitter? No thanks. Here are 10 stylish self-watering pots to keep plants alive while you're away.

Richard Carlson's Self-Watering Planter: BPA-free plastic, small green, $39 NZ from Everyday Needs.

Ceramic Self-Watering Planter (stackable, two-piece): Removable water tray lets roots "siphon moisture as needed"; $84 from Kaufmann Mercantile.

Chromo Stoneware Self-Watering Planter: Cylindrical with indented channel for easy pouring into ceramic drip tray. Two sizes, $75–$100 from Light + Ladder.

Eva Solo Frosted Glass Self-Watering Herb Pot: Wick draws moisture to roots. Two sizes, $49–$61 from Amazon/John Lewis.

Sui Sui Ceramic Self-Watering Planter (Japan): White porcelain funnel pulls water from glass container. Planter $34.36, container $4.49 from Lotus Mart.

Joey Roth Self-Watering Planter: Unglazed terra cotta doughnut-shaped outer chamber for soil, center chamber for water. Porosity moves water based on soil moisture. Multiple colors, $50 at Joey Roth.

Stefano Giovannoni Blow Planter (resin): Five sizes for larger plants, $112–$1,361 from 2 Modern.

Cult Design Terra Cotta Self-Watering Herb Pots (Sweden): Absorbent felt wicks for countertop kitchen use. $29.99 from Aka Dwelling.

Orthex Self-Watering Herb Pot Set: Four-piece with tray, three pots, hydro-felt mats, measuring stick. $31 from John Lewis.

MSDS Pleated Planter: Wick keeps roots moist, $60 from Umbra Shift.

For more irrigation ideas, see Drip Irrigation 101, Lawn Watering App, and Stylish Away-Watering.