The cachepot represents the capacity intended for dressing of flowerpot. But among them is also such which are equipped with the system of autowatering that allows to leave plant without the long period.
For what cachepots are necessary
Constructional differences between flowerpot and cachepot are not so considerable: the last have no drainage holes. It defines the main advantage of cachepot: the plant planted in it can be watered fearlessly in any place including pieces of furniture: dirty smudges will not be. However on this "plus" there is essential "minus": residues of water in 10-15 minutes will need to be merged. If not to make it, roots of plant can begin to decay. But if air temperature in the room is higher than 23 wasps, it will not occur as residues of water pretty fast to evaporate.
One more powerful difference of cachepot from flowerpot that it is the decorating element. Quite often for underlining of any part of situation use different models of cachepot. With their help it is possible to change cardinally the room, having created ensemble from the houseplants planted in stylish tanks of original form. For those plants which often blossom it is recommended to choose monophonic cachepots.
The pot with plant can be installed in cachepot on which bottom haydite is filled. This bulk will absorb residues of moisture that is especially important in regions with hot arid climate. Instead of haydite often use damp moss. It carries out the same role: allows to maintain optimum amount of moisture at flower roots. If it is necessary to establish decorative support for climbers, it fix in cachepot, without piercing the soil in pot. It will allow to save roots from damages. Support it is necessary to fix between walls of cachepot and flowerpot.
Cachepot with the system of autowatering
The German company Lechuza is known for the original products: "clever" tanks for plants which are capable to support within 12 weeks in substrate the mode of optimum moisture content. The cachepot of Lechuza can be used both in the enclosed space, and in garden. Products of this firm differ in high quality and stylish design. Each cachepot of Lechuza is completed with special granulate, the dividing bottom, the water level indicator, drainage layer. All this makes the system of autowatering which is mounted according to the instruction. Watering of plant is required only when the indicator of water is on the mark Min. As a rule, within 3 months of cachepot independently copes with irrigation of plant therefore these products are especially relevant for those who often go to long business trips.