Going away for a week leaving 5 week old plants, what do I do?

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D19bal

Member

• Dec 15, 2013

• #1

I'm leaving my flat for a week and there is no way I can get anyone to look after my plants. I was looking for advice on methods of feeding them ? I've looked at wicks and so in but does anyone have experience in this and if so what's the best way to do it ?

 

sunni

Administrator

Staff member

• Dec 15, 2013

• #2

self watering system they sell them at like your local home store like canadian tire or home depot and a timer

 

jcdws602

Well-Known Member

• Dec 15, 2013

• #3

one word.......Blumat.......check out the link.

http://www.amazon.com/Blumat-Self-W...8&qid=1387143137&sr=8-6&keywords=tropf+blumat

 

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D19bal

Member

• Dec 15, 2013

• #4

Cheers guys I'm in the uk but I'll looks for the uk alternative versions the blumat solution looks good. That's similar to a wick ?

 

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kroost

Well-Known Member

• Dec 17, 2013

• #5

Blumats are basically a siphon. Stick the plastic tube in a reservoir of water and the ceramic diffuser cone in the soil. As the soil dries out, water gets pulled in as needed. I found you need a few in each pot, so that the watering is evenly distributed on all sides.

 

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caka98

New Member

• Dec 17, 2013

• #6

Dont go thats my advice plants need love haha

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