How to Water Plants While Away on Vacation: 6 DIY Methods

It’s time to get in vacation mode and leave your responsibilities behind! But before you go, make sure that your plant babies are accounted for — you’ve taken such good care of them and would hate to see them withering away when you return. There are solutions to this that are quick, frugal and long-lasting. We’re here to prove that your plants don’t need a babysitter because we have six self-watering methods to take care of all your plants, even the sensitive ones! Each vacation plant watering system will put you at ease while hitting the beach.


Low Maintenance Plants

If creating an automatic watering system is not your cup of tea, here is a list of plants that will stay bright and cheery when left for a few weeks. Even though these plants do not need to be watered for periods at a time, it’s safer to put them out of direct light to make them last longer. Some plants actually thrive in low light. These plants are proven to be friendly to those who do not have green thumbs.
  • Air Plants
  • Anthuriums
  • Bamboo
  • Bromeliads
  • Kalanchoes
  • Money Tree
  • Orchids
  • Peace Lily
  • Pothos Plants
  • Cacti
  • Succulents
After deciding which DIY self-watering planter fits best, you can finally relax and not worry about how to water your plants while on vacation. Don’t worry too much if one plant looks droopy when you come back, there are methods to revive houseplants so that you don’t lose any of your plant friends for good!

The methods above are tested and proven to work, but if all else fails and you don’t think a self-watering system is the best choice for you, hire a plant sitter! If you decide to have someone plant sit, these plant care printables are a great way to leave detailed watering and care instructions. When you come back from vacation, don’t forget to thank your plant sitter, they kept all your plant babies well and healthy!

Source: Proflowers

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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