Yimomoyi Self-Watering Plant Pots, 11 cm

If keeping up with watering is the part of plant care you tend to miss, a reservoir pot can make the routine less frequent. This Yimomoyi set pairs each white plastic pot with a detachable water reservoir and cotton wick, so water can travel up into the soil without daily top-ups. The 11 cm size gives you a clear starting point for choosing plants, though it won’t suit every root ball or growing setup. The plants themselves aren’t included, so you’ll need to choose those separately.

Fit and sizing

Each pot is 11 cm, making the set a practical way to group smaller houseplants, herbs or succulents on a shelf, desk or kitchen counter. Before choosing one, compare the pot size with the plant’s current container and think about how much room its roots need, the listing doesn’t provide other dimensions. The set’s white finish and simple shape are intended to sit comfortably with different home styles, and the pots are described for indoor and outdoor use.

The double-layer arrangement has drainage holes in the pot and a detachable transparent reservoir underneath. Excess water can drain into the base rather than straight onto a table or floor, while the cotton rope draws water towards the soil. You can add water through the reservoir’s lip without lifting the pot. Has a busy week ever made routine watering harder to remember? That’s the situation this design is meant to help with, although how long the stored water lasts will depend on the plant and its conditions.

Pros

The main draw is convenience rather than a complex watering system: each pot has its own reservoir and wick, and the transparent base makes the stored water visible. The drainage holes also give excess water somewhere to go, while the reservoir can catch it. With six pots, you can arrange several plants together or spread them across different rooms. Compared with a basic pot that needs watering directly into the soil, this setup offers a buffer between waterings. It doesn’t provide a stated reservoir capacity or a way to set a precise watering schedule, so it isn’t a substitute for checking how your plants are doing.

It makes sense if you want a simple way to reduce how often you water smaller plants, or you’re looking to set up several matching pots at once. It’s not for you if you need a specific pot diameter beyond 11 cm, want plants included, or need a system with documented capacity and precise moisture control.

Spec sheet

• Type: Self-watering plant pots
• Size: 11 cm
• Quantity: 6 pots
• Material: Recyclable plastic
• Colour: White
• Included: 6 pots, 6 detachable transparent reservoirs and 6 cotton ropes
• Features: Drainage holes, water can be added through the reservoir lip
• Plants: Not included

The listing says the reservoir and wick can meet a plant’s water needs for a week or longer, but gives no capacity or conditions for that estimate. Based on the listing, treat that as a general claim rather than a fixed watering interval, check the reservoir and soil, especially as you get used to a plant’s needs.

What I’d decide

I’d consider this set for a small collection where straightforward watering and a tidy catch basin matter more than custom settings. The visible reservoir makes it easier to see when water is stored, and the wick handles the transfer without needing to remove the pot. The trade-off is that there’s little sizing information beyond 11 cm, and no reservoir capacity is stated. Choose it if that size suits your plants and you’re happy to monitor them, choose a different approach if you need a precise watering system or pots sized for larger plants.