Watering Houseplants with BlumatUpdated 2 months ago
Blumat for Houseplants
Sustainable Village carries several Blumat products designed specifically for houseplants — from simple single-pot stakes to multi-plant vacation systems. All of them share the same core benefit: your plants get the right amount of water automatically, whether you're home or away.
Which Product Is Right for Your Situation?
Single Plant — Blumat Classic Stake
The original solution. A ceramic stake connects to a nearby water container via a thin 3mm tube and siphons water into the soil as it dries. Available in standard and XL sizes — use the XL for tropical plants or larger pots with higher water demand. Add a second or third stake for large plants.
Several Plants — Vacation Kit or Inline Classics
The Vacation Kit connects up to 10 Classic stakes to a single reservoir via a main 8mm supply line — ideal for a full room of plants, or when leaving for 10–20 days. The Inline Classic runs a single hidden 8mm line behind a row of pots with individual stakes branching off — clean, discreet, and easy to expand.
Tight Spaces or Decorative Use — Pagoda Classic
Same ceramic cone as the standard Classic but with a decorative pagoda-style top. Easier to find among dense foliage. A popular gift for plant lovers.
Quick Setup or Short Absences — Bottle Adapter
The ceramic stake screws directly onto a standard plastic bottle. No hose, no container, no setup. Best for one plant and short trips. The XL version holds more water and suits thirstier plants.
Adjusting Water Flow
For all Classic-style products, flow rate is adjusted by raising or lowering the water container relative to the stake. Higher = more water, lower = less water. The system can only draw water from up to 12 inches below the stake — keep the container within that range.
For tropical plants that prefer consistently moist soil, position the container a bit higher (closer to the stake). For desert plants or those that prefer to dry out between waterings, lower the container or place it further from the stake.
Setup in 5 Steps
- Soak the ceramic cone and top cap in water for 15 minutes
- While submerged, knock out air bubbles and press the top on tightly
- Push the cone fully into the soil
- Place the supply tube into a full water container, tube reaching the bottom
- Keep water level at or below the green cap on the stake
Maintenance
Once a year, flush the supply tube in hot water and clean the ceramic cone — brush the inside, scrub the outside with sandpaper or a pot scrubber. This keeps the ceramic porous and responsive. If the system ran dry and stopped working, refill the water container and it will prime itself.