Self-Watering Plant Globes
Set of Two, Handblown
Fill them, push them into the soil, and go away for a fortnight.
- Set of two handblown glass globes
- Up to two weeks from a single fill
- Extra-long strengthened stem
- Tapered tip regulates the release
For Christmas, order by 16 December, or 18 December in WA. All dates
Fill them, push them into the soil, and go away for a fortnight. Handblown glass globes that release moisture gradually into the root zone rather than sitting on the surface, with an extra-long strengthened stem and a tapered tip that regulates the flow. Two per box, so you can cover the two plants that would actually notice you were gone.
Key Features
- Set of two. Handblown glass globes.
- Up to two weeks. Releases water gradually from a single fill.
- Extra-long stem. Strengthened, to reach the root zone rather than the surface.
- Tapered tip. It regulates how fast the water releases.
- Reusable. Refillable indefinitely, with nothing consumable.
- Packaging. Delivered in a recyclable craft box.
Pūrē Standard
- Glass, with no plastic anywhere. The usual version of this product is a moulded plastic spike, which goes brittle and yellow in a sunny window within a season. Glass does not degrade, does not leach into damp soil, and can be washed out and reused for years.
- The stem length is the part that matters. A short stem waters the top of the mix, which is where you least need it. An extra-long stem puts the water where the roots actually are, and the tapered tip stops it dumping the whole globe in an afternoon.
- Refillable by definition. There is nothing to replace and nothing consumable. Buy it once.
- A recyclable craft box. For something fragile and made of glass, that is a more considered choice than a moulded plastic clamshell.
- Where we would like more, and an honest word on expectations. We The Wild do not publish the globe's capacity, its dimensions, or where it is made. And two weeks is a best case: how fast a globe empties depends entirely on your potting mix. In a dense, compacted mix it can empty in days, and in a very free-draining one it can clog. Test yours for a week while you are home before you rely on it for a holiday.
Overall score:
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Performance | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.5/5) |
| Low-Tox & Material Safety | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) |
| Sustainability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
| Manufacturing Transparency | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) |
| Packaging | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) |
How to Use
- Water first. A globe maintains moisture, it does not rescue a dry pot.
- Fill it. Clean water, and filtered or rainwater if your tap water is hard, which reduces mineral build-up in the stem.
- Make a hole first. Use a pencil or chopstick, then insert the stem. Do not push the glass into compacted mix.
- Test before you travel. Run it for a week while you are home before relying on it for a trip.
- Rinse on refill. A clogged tip is the usual reason a globe stops emptying.
- Handle with care. It is glass, and the stem is the fragile part.
Product Details
- Materials. Handblown glass, with an extra-long strengthened stem and a tapered tip. No plastic components.
- Quantity. Two globes.
- Watering duration. Up to two weeks per fill, depending on your potting mix.
- Reusable. Refillable indefinitely.
- Packaging. Recyclable craft box.
- Not published by the brand. Capacity, dimensions and country of origin.
Choose options
For Christmas, order by 16 December, or 18 December in WA. All dates
Our Take
Two handblown globes that water your plants for up to a fortnight, and they look like an object rather than a gadget. Test them for a week before you trust them with a holiday.
Pūrēly Organic
Good to know
Frequently asked
How many do I get?
Two. This is We The Wild's bundle of 2, which works out at $15 a globe.
How long does one fill actually last?
Up to two weeks, but that is a best case and it depends entirely on your potting mix. A dense, compacted mix can empty a globe in days; a very free-draining one can clog the tip. Test yours for a week while you are home before relying on it for a trip.
What are they made from?
Handblown glass with no plastic components. The usual version of this product is a moulded plastic spike, which goes brittle and yellow in a sunny window.
How do I insert one without breaking it?
Make a hole in the soil first with a pencil or chopstick, then slide the stem in. Never push the glass into compacted mix. The stem is the fragile part.
Mine has stopped emptying. What is wrong?
Almost always a clogged tip. Rinse the stem out each time you refill, and use filtered or rainwater if your tap water is hard, which reduces mineral build-up.
Do I still need to water normally?
Water the plant properly first. A globe maintains moisture in an already-watered pot, it does not rescue a dry one.
How big are they, and where are they made?
We The Wild do not publish the capacity, dimensions or country of manufacture, which is why we have scored transparency modestly.
