In the gardening stores are presented various devices for irrigation. You can design your system. The principle of operation of such equipment is that from large capacity to each plant water comes through an ordinary woolen thread or a special hose.
Organization of watering plants in pots on their own.
If possible, plants in summer you can dig into the ground so that the soil is equal to the edge of the pot. For watering plants in clay pots, a small layer of mulching pebbles is ideal. Through the walls, moisture will be absorbed into the ground. Plants in plastic containers are transplanted into the ground.
In an apartment, move the plants to the most shaded place, this will reduce their need for moisture.
Make yourself a device for watering plants can be from improvised means. You will need a container with water and a woolen thread. Put the bucket just above the pot so that the water flows down the string directly into the soil. A woolen thread will ensure a constant small flow of water to the plant.
Another way to water plants in pots, which you can organize yourself. Pour water into the bathroom, put on the edges of the wooden slats, on which put flowerpots. Take the wick and dip one edge into the water, the second put it into the drainage hole, so that it touches the ground. Thus, your plants will have access to water.
A more labor-intensive way of organizing watering plants during the holidays is as follows. In the existing bathroom, peat is poured, pre-laying the entire surface with foil. Pots should be completely placed in the soil. Peat is richly moistened. The principle of operation of this variant of irrigation is similar to when plants are buried in the ground.
Purchase of irrigation systems for plants in pots.
The most common device for watering is the following. A large plastic container, from which the thin water hoses comes to the plant. The pressure for water movement is generated by an electric pump. The device has a timer, which starts the pump. Such a system can water up to 35 plants at once.
If you have plants on the balcony, you can purchase a microdrop device. The system has a simple computer that regulates the supply of water after a certain time. For better watering, you can put a humidity sensor in the pot. It will transmit a signal to the computer, watering the plant will be carried out depending on the received data.
In stores offer devices in which water enters the plant through the filaments of fiberglass. Capacity in this case can stand below the plants, the water rises as well as the roots. The device can be equipped with a timer and an automatic device that controls the degree of humidity in the pot.
Special clay cones you can buy in stores. They are placed in a pot, as soon as the soil dries, the cone transmits the tank signal about the need for water. By special hoses, water enters the pot. This device is considered the most reliable. Does not require electric pumps.
Different systems for organizing watering plants in pots allow you to choose the best option. Having provided constant access of water to house colors, you will fully enjoy the long-awaited vacation.