Aqua Globes AG011706 Glass Plant Watering Bulbs, 2-Pack
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Aqua Globes AG011706 Glass Plant Watering Bulbs, 2-Pack
Customer Review: Very helpful for indoor plants
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally researched these as a gift for my mother-in-law and then my husband got them for me as a gift ;)
These watering globes have done a nice job for me for the past 5-6 months. I use them indoors for 8-10 inch plants. During the winter, it seemed like the water lasted for 2 weeks, but in the late spring, seems like they last for a week.
Keys:
-thoroughly water your plant before inserting the globe
-use a chopstick or some type of stick to create a hole for the globe's spout
-refill the water prior to it "totally" running out of water. If it goes empty, then dirt will fill the spout. Its not that big of a deal too clean it out, but still, its easier if it doesn't get filled.
-not needed, but sometimes I'll add some water with a cup if I think about it. Probably not necessary, but adds time to your watering globe.
My plants have stayed perky and look great. This was a nice little gift to me. I think they are worth it when on sale. I'm in Texas, I'm not sure these would work outside in our heat - you would be filling them up often. So, I recommend these globes, but mainly for indoor use.
Customer Review: This thing actually works
Summary: 5 Stars
I followed the directions exactly, making a smaller diameter hole, filling the bulb slowly at an angle, and being sure that the bulb did not tilt at all once I inserted it into the soil. The bulb works like a charm. The plant I used it on (philodendron) was also a gift from another neighbor. I quit buying plants because I invariably killed all of them eventually by either overwatering, underwatering or plain neglect. The ones I have are all gifts and I feel so bad when they die that I nurse them back to health only to watch them die again.
Not only does the Aqua Bulb work, it works very well. My neighbor gave me one and I almost laughed in her face but I accepted it and thought why not. I was very skeptical and thought it was another useless TV gimmick. I've been had so many times by those TV-offer products, I assume all of them are trash. The Aqua Bulb works. I don't know how it works because it's been at least 3 weeks since I began using it and it's nowhere near empty. I even wonder if that's good or not, but my plant is thriving so I'm here to purchase more. I'm sold.
Customer Review: just make a hole first!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a lot of different kinds of plants and can not always water them when I want-so I put the globes in most of them(you can not use them easily in small pots as the bulb can fall over).
It's been 3 wks and it's been great! The 2 plants I have had trouble with(usually overwatering) are the happiest. Now I can leave for a few days when it's hot out and not worry. I propped up two bulbs so then can "water" two of my bigger bonsai. You must use a stick(chopsticks work great) to make the hole,put the globe in and see if it gets plugged up. Remove the plug if needed and reinsert-push the dirt back down one the bulb is in place. I have two in two outside plants that are in full sun and it has worked,also (they get extra water when its hot-the bulbs seem to help them not dry out)
Customer Review: Great for vacationers or lazy plant waterers!
Summary: 5 Stars
These globes are great, they look nice and are very functional. In reality you should be checking the globes about once a week to see if there is any water left in them and if not you need to refill. They're great to use when you go on vacation, it helps buy you some extra time before your plants wilt and die. These things are also great if you constantly forget to water your plants since you can give them about a weeks supply at once! The product came quickly and the globes are well packed so they were in perfect condition. Those people who say that the water just runs out of them are not inserting them properly (follow the instructions, I use a knife to make a hole for the globe to go into and just shove it in... easy as that!Customer Review: Very convinient !!
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this globe for my medium-sized spider plant. I made a hole in the soil with a chopstick so that I could insert the shaft into the soil easily. I was worried that it would over-watered the plant, because the globe was empty just within 3-4 hours. But the second time, the water in the globe lasted for 6 days in a 75-80 degrees room! My plant looks very healthy, the leaves look very shiny. It's easy to clean too. If there's soil stuck in the shaft, I just push the dirt in w/ a chopstick, and wash it out w/ water.