A: We wouldn’t recommend it, and neither would the countless plant parents providing mixed reviews online for self-watering products. Self-watering plant pots might seem convenient, but they can be a catalyst for fatal root rot by incessantly exposing your precious plants to moist soil. There’s a difference between adequate watering and constant moisture, and most self-watering pots are guilty of the latter.
Traditional pots, even self-watering ones, can actually lead to overwatering and increase the chances of root rot, seeing as excess water has nowhere to exit. If you want the best drainage for household potted plants, Drain Drawer Pots are perfect for hands-on plant care, giving plant parents the power to control drainage easily and effortlessly.