{"id":45091227,"date":"2021-06-25T14:22:44","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T12:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/how-to-keep-plants-alive-while-on-vacation\/"},"modified":"2024-08-27T19:08:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T17:08:04","slug":"how-to-keep-plants-alive-while-on-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/how-to-keep-plants-alive-while-on-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to keep plants alive while on vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-keep-plants-alive-while-on-vacation\">How to keep plants alive while on vacation<\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45067778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dead plant \" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-scaled-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-scaled-820x547.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-1612x1075.jpg 1612w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-1116x744.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-806x537.jpg 806w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-558x372.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-655x437.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-scaled-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dead-plant-scaled.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Dead plant because of bad watering<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping indoor plants alive while on vacation is always a challenge. Whether you\u2019ve got 2 plants or 200, we will show you how to water your plants while you\u2019re away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Here are our best tips to keep your plants alive:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#neighbor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your neighbors or friends to come water your plants &#8211; and teach them how!\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#automatic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an automatic watering system<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#rope\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a water-wicking system with string or rope<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#hydroculture\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set your plants up to grow in water, also called hydroculture or hydroponics\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#leca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use LECA instead of soil<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#bottle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a DIY Drip system with recycled bottles<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#bath\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your plants a Bath, or head to the shower!<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#greenhouse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seal the moisture in. Build a temporary greenhouse with plastic bags.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#olla\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an olla (traditional terracotta irrigation pot), here\u2019s how to make one<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"neighbor\">Ask your neighbors or friends to come water your plants &#8211; and teach them how!\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Do you have a good relationship with your neighbors? Asking them for help is the easiest and safest way to handle your plants while you\u2019re away. If you have to leave your plants to go on vacation, you have to leave them with someone you trust, who can easily come by. To make their job easier, gather all your indoor plants in the same room.\u00a0 If you have daylight in your bathroom, that\u2019s the perfect spot. Gather all your plants in your bathtub or shower for easy watering. Avoid putting your plants in direct sunlight while you\u2019re gone, so the water doesn\u2019t evaporate as fast.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s also very important that your neighbour knows exactly how much water to give to each plant, and how often. Unless they already have a lot of experience with plants, it\u2019s better to be very specific. Leave a note for each pot, with the exact amount of water to use, and the best watering frequency for that plant.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-45067731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Girl-watering-plants-in-the-same-room-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Plants gathered in the same room for an easier watering\" data-id=\"45067731\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Girl-watering-plants-in-the-same-room-scaled-e1624611004360.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/?attachment_id=45067731\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Plants gathered in the same room to make the watering easier<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"wp-image-45067751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Plants-gathered-in-the-shower-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Plants gathered in a shower\" data-id=\"45067751\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Plants-gathered-in-the-shower-scaled-e1624612209502.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/greenhouseplantspileamonsterainpotsintheshowerin\/\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Houseplants gathered in the shower to facilitate the watering<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Did you know that the number 1 reason plants die is overwatering? Let\u2019s hope that your neighbor is not too generous&#8230; If they&#8217;re not plant care pros, help them out with a visual aid. Have you ever heard about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/shop\/our-gift-ideas-us\/our-gift-ideas-under-15usd\/the-soil-checker-wooden-soil-probe-to-check-the-soils-moisture\/\">Soil Checker?<\/a> It\u2019s a wooden stick with indentations, that you push in the soil of your plants. When you pull it back up, some soil will come up in the slots, so you can see and feel how moist the soil really is, all the way to the bottom of the pot. If the first 5-7cm (2-3 &#8220;) are dry, it&#8217;s time to water again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/shop\/our-gift-ideas-us\/our-gift-ideas-under-15usd\/the-soil-checker-wooden-soil-probe-to-check-the-soils-moisture\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45079588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-6-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Botanopia Wooden Soil Checker\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-6-468x468.jpg 468w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-6-558x558.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-6-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45079576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Botanopia Wooden Soil Checker\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-3-468x468.jpg 468w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-3-558x558.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-3-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-3-266x266.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-3-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-3-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-3-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Botanopia-Wooden-Soil-Checker-3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"automatic\">Use an automatic watering system<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you don\u2019t have any friends or neighbors you can count on, you can also consider an automatic watering system. It\u2019s usually used for outdoor plants, but the technique works for any pot. It\u2019s based on a water pipe connected to little drip feeders and, usually, an automatic timer. You\u2019ll need to add a drip feeder to each pot and adjust the flow of the dripper to the needs of each plant. This irrigation system also works if you leave for a longer period. It might be the best solution if you are wondering how to water your plants while on vacation for a month. You\u2019ll need an outside connection for the water hose, and you&#8217;ll need to leave the water on while you\u2019re away. For peace of mind, it might be a good idea to ask a friend to come and check from time to time. You don\u2019t want to come back from holidays to a flooded house and a huge water bill.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45067735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Autonomous-system-for-plants-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Automatic watering system\" width=\"600\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Drip irrigation system for outdoor plants watering<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rope\">Create a water-wicking system with string or rope<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you would like to create your own DIY to know how to keep plants alive when traveling, you can try this easy method. The only things that you need are a water container and some cotton rope. Fill your water container with some water and put it next to your plant or under the plant. Take the cotton rope and drive it in the soil. Don\u2019t push it in too deep to avoid disturbing the roots. Put the other end of the rope in your water container. The water will travel along the rope to the roots of your plants, like magic! Okay, it\u2019s not called magic, but capillary action. Either way, it\u2019s very easy to set up and very effective.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This system is very inexpensive, and will keep your plants from dying while you\u2019re on vacation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45067759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Self-watering-system-with-a-rope-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Self watering system for plants with a rope\" width=\"600\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Plants with a self-watering system using a rope and a glass of water<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hydroculture\">Set your plants up to grow in water, also called hydroculture or hydroponics<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hydroculture is a method used to grow plants in water. With hydroculture, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/how-to-propagate-plants-in-water-for-more-free-plants\/\">grow new plants from cuttings in the water<\/a> and keep them growing forever. It\u2019s a very low-maintenance way to grow plants. As long as there\u2019s water in the container, it will keep your plants alive when you leave. A good tool for the job is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/shop\/our-germination-plates\/germination-propagation-plate-size-s\/\">germination plate<\/a>. It keeps your plant dry above the water, while the roots grow directly in the water below. It works for many kinds of plants and seeds, including cactus and succulents plants. You\u2019ll never give too much or too little water to your plants. The roots will use the quantity they need on their own, from the water reservoir. If you want to know more about how to grow plants in water, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/how-to-sprout\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/slider-sprout-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/slider-sprout-1-1.jpg 935w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/slider-sprout-1-1-550x235.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/slider-sprout-1-1-820x351.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/slider-sprout-1-1-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/slider-sprout-1-1-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/slider-sprout-1-1-580x248.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/slider-sprout-1-1-860x368.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Grow any plant with our beautifully designed germination plate. Elevate your plant life!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"leca\">Use LECA instead of soil<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) are little clay balls that soak up the water, that you can buy at every garden center. You can use them instead of soil for your houseplants. The roots grow between the clay beads and suck up water from the porous clay. This method is often used on office plants so that maintenance is easier and watering is less frequent. This method is ideal if you\u2019re wondering how to keep your plants watered while you\u2019re on holiday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45067739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Leca-with-the-roots-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"LECA with growing roots\" width=\"600\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Healthy roots growing in LECA<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bottle\">Create a DIY Drip system with recycled bottles<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Are you crafty? Then this method is for you. You\u2019ll need an empty plastic bottle for each plant pot. Drill a few small holes at the top of the bottle and fill the bottle with water. Turn it over quickly and plunge it into the soil. The holes need to be covered by the soil and the bottle shouldn\u2019t be too close to the plant. When the soil will be dry, the water will slowly come out through the small holes. It\u2019s not very pretty, but you won\u2019t have to look at it while you\u2019re away. Try it yourself! Not great at DIY? There are hundreds of commercial products available that achieve the same result.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45067763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Self-watering-system-with-bottles-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Plant watering automation system with a plastic bottle\" width=\"600\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>DIY plant watering automation system with a plastic bottle<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bath\">Give your plants a bath, or head to the shower!<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If your plants are in a pot with a drainage hole, just give them a bath! This method is best for a short vacation when you\u2019re away for only a week or two.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Fill up your bathtub or large container with a few centimeters of water. Put your potted plants in the water. They will drink the water as needed through the drainage hole. This solution is a good way to water your plants when you go on vacation for a week! Plants need light, so don\u2019t do this if there\u2019s no natural light in your bathroom. In that case, you could use a large plastic storage bin instead of a bathtub.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45067755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Plants-taking-a-bath-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Houseplants in a bath\" width=\"600\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Watering indoor plants in the bath<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"greenhouse\">Seal the moisture in. Build a temporary greenhouse with plastic bags.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to water less often, you have to keep the moisture in your pot. Create a mini-greenhouse around each plant, to slow evaporation. This is how to take care of your plant while you\u2019re on vacation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Take a big plastic bag that will cover your plant. The bag must be big enough to cover your plant and its pot entirely. Before you place your plant into the bag, just water your plants as you usually do. Make sure the leaves don\u2019t touch the plastic, or they will rot when condensation forms inside the bag. Keep the plastic away by using sticks in the soil (chopsticks, plant stakes etc\u2026).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45067743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Mini-greenhouse-with-a-plastic-bag-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mini-greenhouse with plastic bags\" width=\"600\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Create your own mini-greenhouse for your plants using plastic bags<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"olla\">Use an olla (traditional terracotta irrigation pot), here\u2019s how to make one.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ollas are traditional terracotta pots that are used as an autonomous watering system. They are buried in the ground next to your plant. You fill the pot with water, and it will slowly be released into the soil through the porous terracotta walls. If you don\u2019t have one, you can try to make your own DIY version. Take a normal terracotta pot and plug the hole (for example, with a cork). Bury the pot in the soil next to your plants. The opening of the pot should not be covered and should be at the same height as the surface of the soil. Fill the pot with water and add a lid to prevent evaporation and mosquitoes. The roots of your plant are going to grow in the direction of the pot and absorb the water they need.\u00a0 You can also create a fancier version <a href=\"https:\/\/afarmofyourhome.com\/how-to-make-two-dollar-ollas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">by gluing two pots together like this.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s a nice solution to water plants while on vacation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45067747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Olla-pot-buried-in-soil-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Filling an Olla pot with water\" width=\"600\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Traditional olla pot buried in the soil. Once filled with water, it will slowly release the moisture to the plant roots.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hopefully one of these solutions will be the perfect one for your situation and your plants. Enjoy this well-earned vacation! And if all else fails, there are now services you can hire to water your plants, just like dog-sitters for your leafy friends.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to keep plants alive while on vacation \u00a0 &nbsp; Keeping indoor plants alive while on vacation is always a challenge. Whether you\u2019ve got 2 plants or 200, we will show you how to water your plants while you\u2019re away.\u00a0 Here are our best tips to keep your plants alive: Ask your neighbors or friends&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45091229,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23001154],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45091227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-plant-tips-us"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45091227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45091227"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45091227\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45091229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45091227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45091227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.botanopia.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45091227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}