Tolita Air self-watering flower pot

The Tolita AIR comes in two capacities:

• 3.4 quarts (3.2 liters) of growing medium with a 1.2-quart (1.1-liter) reservoir;
• 1.4 quarts (1.3 liters) of growing medium with a 14.2 fl oz (0.42-liter) reservoir.

Designed by the WRKS design studio, it's easy to mix and match: combine several sizes to create a harmonious plant arrangement.

The Tolita AIR pot is designed for indoor use: houseplants, culinary herbs, and orchids, with a potting mix suited to each plant. Its wick watering system suits plants that like consistent moisture, and the AIR insert aerates the roots. Plants that need to dry out thoroughly between waterings, such as cacti and succulents, will be less happy in it.

The Tolita AIR indicator uses a small float that rises as the reservoir fills: the water level needs to be high enough for it to start rising. When you first add water, it may take a little while to respond, since the growing medium is still absorbing a lot of water. Refill the reservoir when the indicator is at its lowest point. If the float still doesn't move after a complete refill, email us.

For houseplants and herbs grown in the Tolita AIR, choose a light, well-draining potting mix: the AIR insert aerates the roots, but a mix that's too heavy would stay soggy where it touches the wick. For orchids, follow the specific needs of the species. As for fertilizer, use vermicompost at a ratio of 30% to 70% potting mix, and dilute compost tea at 1 part to 9 parts water. Stick to small doses: in a pot without drainage like the Tolita AIR, fertilizer salts build up in the soil.