{"id":4905,"date":"2023-06-18T23:21:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T16:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4905"},"modified":"2023-06-18T23:21:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-18T16:21:51","slug":"these-8-watering-bulbs-water-your-plants-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4905","title":{"rendered":"These $8 Watering Bulbs Water Your Plants for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Now that I&#8217;m in my 30s, I have fully leaned into the &#8220;plant mom&#8221; aesthetic. With over 25 indoor houseplants around my home and a full-fledged balcony garden where I grow everything from jalape\u00f1os and strawberries, to potted fruit trees and four different types of mint, I take my green thumb very seriously\u2014especially now that I have finally figured out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/self-watering-pots-for-plants\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/self-watering-pots-for-plants\/\">how to prevent plants from dying a slow, sad, and crusty death<\/a> (RIP to all of the plants I killed before\u2014I didn&#8217;t know any better!)<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the thing that has saved my plants from their early graves was my discovery of watering bulbs. As someone who travels a lot, my plants tend to suffer during the summer months when my Los Angeles apartment gets a tad too warm for their liking and they inevitably <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/signs-under-watering-plants\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/signs-under-watering-plants\/\">get a little parched<\/a>. To remedy this, I lean on a collection of plastic and glass bulbs that you fill with water and stick into the planter for plants to drink at a later date\u2014and they have totally helped keep my plants alive while I am gone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020 table-of-contents text-center my-e40 md:my-e50 border-t-1 border-b-1 border-solid border-gray-25\" data-module-init=\"main-2020\/table-of-contents\" data-module-immediate=\"\">\n<p> <span class=\"px-e17 bg-white inline\">In This Article<\/span> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"table-of-contents-list list-none mt-e25 mb-0 md:mb-e25\">\n<li class=\"flex text-link text-left mb-e25\">\n<p> 01 <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"#how-watering-bulbs-work\" class=\"bookmark-link inline leading-3 no-underline\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"#how-watering-bulbs-work\"> <span class=\"bookmark-name\">How watering bulbs work<span> <\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex text-link text-left mb-e25\">\n<p> 02 <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"#my-favorite-watering-bulbs\" class=\"bookmark-link inline leading-3 no-underline\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"#my-favorite-watering-bulbs\"> <span class=\"bookmark-name\">My favorite watering bulbs<span> <\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h2>How do watering bulbs work?<\/h2>\n<p>Watering bulbs are sort of what they sound like: round, bulb-shaped objects that automatically water plants. They are usually made from glass or a thick and durable plastic material and feature a straw-like stake that allows them to drain into a planter when plants get thirsty.<\/p>\n<p>To fill them up, you simply flip them over and pour water through the straw stake until the bulb reaches capacity. Then, to add them to a planter, insert the stake into the soil. Some soil should lodge its way into the bottom of the stake, acting like a loose stopper so that the water doesn\u2019t immediately drain out. The bulb-shaped design prevents water from pouring out as it creates a vacuum effect and slows down the flow of water. Over time, as the soil starts to dry, this sort of turns off that vacuum and allows more water to trickle down to thirsty roots.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/watering-bulbs\/\" current-title=\"This Under-$20 Amazon Hack Is My Secret For Keeping My Dozens of Houseplants Alive While on Summer Vacation\" current-image=\"watering-bulbs-feature-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-12-18\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/watering-bulbs\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/watering-bulbs\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/watering-bulbs\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>My favorite watering bulbs for houseplants<\/h2>\n<p>Last year, in preparation for summer travel, I ordered a few watering bulbs from Amazon on a whim. While I initially planned to only use them when away, they ended up becoming permanent fixtures in my plant pots, as they not only make it possible to stick with somewhat of a watering schedule while away, but also help ensure parched plants get the nourishment they need in order to thrive without the threat of human error (aka, my forgetful mind). After testing several options, here are the two watering bulbs I swear by for keeping plants alive.<\/p>\n<p>The first are the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAhhute-Watering-Spikes-Devices-Outdoor%2Fdp%2FB0BJJYKNTX%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx10528-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fwatering-bulbs%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwatering-bulbs%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ahhute-Watering-Spikes-Devices-Outdoor\/dp\/B0BJJYKNTX\/\">Ahhute Glass Watering Globe<\/a>s ($19) which I admit that I initially bought for their looks. I mean, how adorable are those heart-shaped bulbs?!<\/p>\n<p>But, much to my satisfaction, their fun design was the least impressive thing about them. These glass watering globes are constructed from a durable glass that feels lightweight but not too delicate, so you don\u2019t have to worry about accidentally shattering one while placing it in a planter. At about $7 per bulb, they check all of my boxes for quality and style. And if hearts aren&#8217;t your thing, they also come in several other styles, including classic round bulbs, trendy mushroom-shaped globes, and an adorable, green cactus design.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a lot of houseplants like me, you likely want something with even more value. In addition to the glass figurine bulbs, I also have several packs of these <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB073PB11YT%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx10528-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fwatering-bulbs%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fwatering-bulbs%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B073PB11YT\/\">FashionClubs Aqua Globes<\/a> ($8), which come in a set of four for under $8.<\/p>\n<p>These cheap watering globes are constructed from a durable PVC material and are a little smaller in size compared to the above bulbs, making them the perfect pick for smaller houseplants. 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