These self watering planter pots, sold as a set of 5, use a built-in reservoir to keep roots hydrated for days. They are a low-maintenance way to grow indoor and balcony plants, especially if your schedule is busy. Forgetting to water is a common reason houseplants struggle, and a reservoir pot helps reduce that risk. Instead of watering the soil from the top every day, you fill the reservoir and the pot supplies water to the roots. This makes the pots a good fit for busy Mumbai flats, work-from-home desks and balconies.

How do self watering pots work? A water reservoir sits at the base of the pot and supplies moisture to the roots, so the soil does not dry out quickly between waterings. Fill the pot with a light potting mix, plant your herb or houseplant, and add water to the reservoir. Check the reservoir every few days at first, then adjust the refill schedule to your plant and the weather. Choose plants that enjoy steady moisture, such as pothos, money plant and leafy herbs. Succulents and cacti prefer to dry out between waterings, so keep them in regular pots. Pair the pots with a light potting mix, cocopeat and vermicompost so the