Questions and Answers for Bloem Ariana 17.75 in. Chocolate Brown Plastic Self-Watering Planter

A:  Hello! The circles at the bottom of the pot are suggested knockout drainage holes. Since you plan on moving it outdoors in the future, our suggestion would be to knock out the holes before adding soil + plants and using a saucer underneath. Our Terra Saucers work well with our Ariana Planters! If you purchase the 20" Living Green Ariana Planter, Model # 304251231 is our Living Green Saucer and should fit perfectly.

A:  Hi Annie! Thank you for your question. The 20 inch Ariana planter holds approximately 15 ounces of water in the reservoir.

A:  Hello, thank you for your question! It will depend on the soil's saturation once you start watering your plant in the pot. If your planters are indoors then we suggest you start by adding just enough water to saturate 60-75% of the soil. For indoor plants, you'll want your soil to stay moist to the touch for 1-2 days and then drier to the touch for 1-3 days (depending on the plant).

A:  Hello! Thank you for asking. Yes, our planters are great in very cold weather as well as very hot weather. We hope you'll love it!

A:  Hello, thanks for asking! On the outer bottom of the Ariana planter are several suggested knockout drainage areas, marked with "x". Use a screwdriver (Flat or Philips head will do!) and apply pressure on the "x"s until they pop out. Alternatively, this process can be done with an electric drill instead of a screwdriver.

A:  Hi there, thanks for asking! The outside diameter is 18 inches. We hope you'll love it as much as we do!

A:  Thanks for asking! You add water simply when your plant(s) look thirsty. The built-in reservoir at the bottom of the planter prolongs the watering cycle by having accessible water to your plant's roots.

A:  Great question! The self-watering function works when the drainage holes are not punched out. We like to give the option of drainage in case someone loves the look and feel of the Ariana pot but doesn't need the self-watering feature!