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Upcycled DIY Self-watering Wine Bottle Planter Tutorial

I’ve talked a lot about my up-cycled DYI self-watering wine bottle planters on Plant Daddy Podcast, and shown a lot of plants growing in them on Instagram, so I put together a video tutorial showing how I make these! I taught myself how to do this with a craft store bottle cutter, and want to share a couple thoughts and observations I’ve made: 1. Not all glass bottles work well for this, and my success rate is about 50%. Sometimes the crack deviates from the score line, and that’s okay - just try again with a new bottle! I’ve found that thicker glass tends to work better than thin, and I save more bottles than I expect to use, knowing that not all will work. There’s definitely a learning curve to this. 2. I like clear glass, and bottles with a rounded shoulder like I’ve used here. That maximizes the volume of substrate for the plant. 3. Don’t be afraid to use a slightly more coarse or fluffy mix than you would for a plant in a pot. With the consistent moisture you’ll have, the increased airiness is going to help the roots stay healthy. 4. Different plants might want different substrates, and I’ve used straight sphagnum moss or coconut husk chips for some things, and they work great! 5. This technique is ideal for any smaller plants that you want to stay moist longer between waterings. Some plants that mature to small sizes may enjoy this treatment long-term, while you can also use it to grow up delicate young plants to get them ready for a typical potted treatment - many of my small Hoyas begin this way. 6. I refill the reservoir with fresh water as it empties, and wash it out as algae builds up. When I fertilize, I apply dilute doses directly into the substrate, rather than the reservoir. 7. Some plants like a little bit of drying, so don’t be afraid to let the reservoir dry for short periods occasionally for those plants. Since the moisture level is going to remain pretty consistent, you can be thoughtful about this, while also trusting that your plants aren’t going to need such consistent attention! 8. Be careful working with glass, and use appropriate protective wear to prevent injury!