Question
Hi Darlene,

I bought a double pot, small one sets inside of larger one.  It says it's a self watering pot.  I've never used one before and I'm lost on how to put a plant in it.  There is no drainage hole.  Should I put rocks in the bottom of the smaller pot where the plant will go for some type of drainage.  Do you happen to know how much water actually goes in the larger pot.  I make house plants for friends all the time but typically ask that they bring me pots with drainage holes.  I bought this just to see if they work.  I can't find any information on line and unfortunately I didn't buy this at a nursery.  Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Karen

Answer
Karen,

Take it back to the store. Self watering pots keep plants too wet and they will eventually die. Unless your plant is a swamp plant that pot will kill it with too much water. It is better if all your plants go in pots with drain holes so they can dry out between waterings. Keep asking that your friends bring you pots with drainage holes. Good luck.

Darlene