Viva Self-Watering Pot
The Viva Self-Watering Pot is a thoughtfully designed self-watering planter created specifically for growing fresh herbs and other plants with less daily watering. Its delicate, organic silhouette combines minimalist design with classical lines, creating a simple yet elegant container that looks at home on a kitchen windowsill, countertop, patio, or outdoor dining area. The subtly narrowed top helps support growing herbs while also reducing evaporation, making it an attractive and practical choice for keeping fresh greenery close at hand.
What makes the Viva especially useful is its discreet self-watering system. The pot rests on an integrated, spacious saucer that contains a hidden water reservoir, while a fine wick draws water gradually upward from the reservoir into the soil. This allows plants to take up water as needed from below rather than relying entirely on traditional top watering. Keeping water away from the foliage can also help keep leaves dry while providing more consistent moisture around the roots.
Viva is particularly well suited to culinary herbs with delicate leaves and compact growth, including basil and parsley, but its self-watering design can be useful for other small plants with similar moisture needs. The breathable raw terracotta allows roots to receive oxygen while excess moisture can escape through the porous clay. Whether used to keep herbs fresh in the kitchen or to add greenery to a sunny terrace, Viva combines handcrafted terracotta character with an easy-to-use watering system designed around everyday plant care.
Care & Maintenance:
Initial Setup: Thoroughly moisten the terracotta pot and wick before planting.
Wick Installation: Thread the moistened wick through the designated holes in the bottom of the pot.
Watering: Fill the integrated reservoir in the saucer with water and place the pot on top.
Maintenance: Keep water in the reservoir to provide consistent moisture to the plant through the wick. Check the reservoir regularly and refill as needed.
Recommended Plants: Particularly suited to culinary herbs with delicate foliage and compact growth, such as basil and parsley.
Placement: Ideal for kitchens, windowsills, terraces, and outdoor dining areas where herbs can remain conveniently accessible.
