Ollas Poto for Planting

Choose based on the diameter of your pot:

• Poto S (6.1 fl oz / 18 cl, 4.7 in / 12 cm tall): for pots at least 5.9 in (15 cm) in diameter, small plants, and seedlings;
• Poto M (11.8 fl oz / 35 cl, 5.5 in / 14 cm tall): for pots at least 7.9 in (20 cm) in diameter and medium-sized houseplants;
• Poto L (25.4 fl oz / 75 cl, 6.7 in / 17 cm tall): for pots at least 9.8 in (25 cm) in diameter.

The Poto is designed for potted plants, indoors or on the balcony: the S model for small pots and young plants, the M for medium-sized houseplants, and the L for pots 9.8 in (25 cm) and larger. The Poto olla is especially well suited to plants that like cool, consistently moist soil, such as herbs. Indoors, it works year-round; outdoors, simply move it to a sheltered spot for the winter. And in the off-season, it doubles as a lovely decorative piece.

The easiest way is to plant the Poto olla when you repot, halfway between the plant and the edge of the pot, pushing it in up to the neck: the opening should stay above the soil. Give the surrounding soil an initial watering, then fill the Poto with water and close it with its cork stopper, which limits evaporation and keeps dirt out. After that, just refill it before it runs dry.

Depending on the Poto model, expect about 3 to 5 days for the S, about 7 days for the M, and up to 10 days for the L. These times vary with the plant, the size of the pot, the heat, and the amount of sun: in hot weather, the soil dries out faster and the Poto empties more quickly. Refill it before it runs completely dry.