Question
I have the self watering pots but some of my violets are getting too wet and are dying.  Should I let them dry out and will the limp leaves get firmer or have I lost the plant.  Do you know what the soil mix should be when using these pots?  Finally could using soft water be the problem?

Answer
Because the soil is always in contact with water with this type of pot you need to add a hand full of perlite which will allow the water to drain somewhat.

You might wish to take the plant out from this type of container and put it in a plastic one until it becomes healthy again.

You could just remove the plant from the container and allow it to dry out.  At that time, if roots are dark and you see no white roots, it might be a good time to change the soil.  Add a hand full of perlite to lighten the soil so water can drain more freely.

When the plant is healthy again you can put it back into the self-watering container if you wish but watch carefully for awhile to see that the soil is not remaining too damp.

I don't think soft water is the problem here.

Nancy