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2 Pack, Aqua Globes, Water Plants Perfectly For Up To 2 Weeks, Easy To Use, Fill & Insert Into Soil, Genuine Hand Blown Stained Glass, Waters Plants As They Need It, Provides Exact Amount Of Water Every Time, Never Worry About Leaving Plants Unattended.
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180 of 189 people found the following review helpful
By B. Walters
I bought six of these to water my large potted plants while we are gone in the summer. Once receiving them, I immediately tried them. I filled them with water, made the hole in the dirt first with something else, and inserted the globes. Water started leaving the globes quickly and within 10-15 minutes, the globes were empty! I was hoping water would stay in the globes long enough to water the plants for at least one week, and they were empty. I soon realized that your plants have to be saturated with water FIRST, then as the dirt around the globes dries, water is released from the globe. Another thing, dirt does get trapped in the stem sometimes. Overall, just make sure that your plants are watered very well before you insert the globes, then they will slowly release the water the plant needs. I've had comments on how pretty they are in the plants also. I think they do the job without having to ask your neighbor to come water your plants while you're gone.
57 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Aqua Globes are one of those myriad "as seen on TV" products that promise to change your life. Mrs. Spudman picked up a box along with the equally promising "Smooth Away" miracle that is also "seen on TV."
In the box were two Aqua Globes, each made of hand-blown glass, and even this skeptical Spudman must admit are somewhat attractive and stylish. The globes are about 11 inches long and far too fragile to put into the hands of your pet gorilla or chimpanzee.
The long thin tips are "cut" at an angle at the ends to help with ease of filling and inserting into potting soil.
When we bought our present home, we inherited a potted palm tree that's' close to five feet tall now. It showed signs of stress after being transplanted into a larger pot, so Mrs. Spudman chose it as a candidate for the Aqua Globes.
After several weeks, I noticed that the Aqua Globes were still full of water and brought it to the attention of the Globe master. She pulled out the devices, cleaned compacted dirt from the ends, and reinserted them at a different angle and depth. This seemed to do the trick because the globes needed refilling about a week hence. One site I browsed suggesting putting a piece of screen around the tip of the Aqua Globe to prevent dirt clogs.
Filling the globes is time consuming and tedious because one has to use a gentle, thin flow from the spigot. Mrs. Spudman started using a small funnel for filling and seems to be happier with this procedure.
Before inserting the globes into the soil, one is advised to predrill a hole using a stick, dowel, chopstick, or screwdriver. An electric drill makes a big mess with flying dirt and is not recommended for making the preparatory hole. If you don't make an insertion hole first, you might break the globe's delicate neck or clog the end with soil, neither of which is desirable.
It took some trial and error for Mrs. Spudman to determine just the right angle and depth for her Aqua Globes. They seem to be working as promised at the moment, and the palm tree test subject seems healthy and happy.
Finally -
Mrs. Spudman is relatively happy with her Aqua Globes though not particularly enthusiastic about them. We both agree that they are an attractive novelty.
To ensure that a cherished plant is getting water while you're away on vacation, these Aqua Globes may not be a bad option. If you have many cherished plants, this option could become expensive.
Mrs.Spudman sort of likes her Aqua Globes. I think they are silly and unnecessary gimmicks of dubious value that at least don't harm plants. Watering plants is not that much work and isn't all that time consuming. If you resent the time and effort spent watering houseplants, then maybe you shouldn't have any. Most importantly the use of Aqua Globes® deprives the plants of personal contact with their caretaker(s) , quality time shared, and the all important bonding experience.
Thus I give them a lukewarm recommendation.
In the box were two Aqua Globes, each made of hand-blown glass, and even this skeptical Spudman must admit are somewhat attractive and stylish. The globes are about 11 inches long and far too fragile to put into the hands of your pet gorilla or chimpanzee.
The long thin tips are "cut" at an angle at the ends to help with ease of filling and inserting into potting soil.
When we bought our present home, we inherited a potted palm tree that's' close to five feet tall now. It showed signs of stress after being transplanted into a larger pot, so Mrs. Spudman chose it as a candidate for the Aqua Globes.
After several weeks, I noticed that the Aqua Globes were still full of water and brought it to the attention of the Globe master. She pulled out the devices, cleaned compacted dirt from the ends, and reinserted them at a different angle and depth. This seemed to do the trick because the globes needed refilling about a week hence. One site I browsed suggesting putting a piece of screen around the tip of the Aqua Globe to prevent dirt clogs.
Filling the globes is time consuming and tedious because one has to use a gentle, thin flow from the spigot. Mrs. Spudman started using a small funnel for filling and seems to be happier with this procedure.
Before inserting the globes into the soil, one is advised to predrill a hole using a stick, dowel, chopstick, or screwdriver. An electric drill makes a big mess with flying dirt and is not recommended for making the preparatory hole. If you don't make an insertion hole first, you might break the globe's delicate neck or clog the end with soil, neither of which is desirable.
It took some trial and error for Mrs. Spudman to determine just the right angle and depth for her Aqua Globes. They seem to be working as promised at the moment, and the palm tree test subject seems healthy and happy.
Finally -
Mrs. Spudman is relatively happy with her Aqua Globes though not particularly enthusiastic about them. We both agree that they are an attractive novelty.
To ensure that a cherished plant is getting water while you're away on vacation, these Aqua Globes may not be a bad option. If you have many cherished plants, this option could become expensive.
Mrs.Spudman sort of likes her Aqua Globes. I think they are silly and unnecessary gimmicks of dubious value that at least don't harm plants. Watering plants is not that much work and isn't all that time consuming. If you resent the time and effort spent watering houseplants, then maybe you shouldn't have any. Most importantly the use of Aqua Globes® deprives the plants of personal contact with their caretaker(s) , quality time shared, and the all important bonding experience.
Thus I give them a lukewarm recommendation.
55 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Just fill with water, insert the stem into the soil in your hanging basket and it keeps those outdoor baskets from withering away. In my 16" geranium/petunia hanging basket, it dispensed water for 3 days during 90+ degree temps. I'll bring them in for winter watering of house plants. They have a beautiful art quality.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Over watering disaster
I ordered three boxes of the aqua globes, for a total of 6 globes, for my outdoor potted plants. I thoroughly watered each plant before inserting the Aqua Globes. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Melissa Sims
4.0 out of 5 stars
I'm happy with the purchase.
I bought the same product at a local shopping mall several years ago. It worked well and I wanted more. I found a similar product at a local hardware store so I bought it. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Teri S
5.0 out of 5 stars
They won't bounce on concrete...
I bought these to replace ones I have broken. They seem to be the only way I can keep my houseplants watered properly. They just don't last when you drop them on concrete!
Published 2 days ago by Nancy W
5.0 out of 5 stars
Work Great and are a great buy
This is a great buy for a 2 pack. The globes are gorgeous and they have that imperfect shapes that show that they are hand made. Read more
Published 4 days ago by David Bradshaw
5.0 out of 5 stars
Watering globes
Great items at a great price. Since I'm not naturally Green these globes make me expert in the field. Keeps your plants nourished with the thinking.
Published 4 days ago by tina
2.0 out of 5 stars
Don't buy these small globes
These are the small globes......hard to fill, and easily filled with dirt. Buy the larger ones at Home Depot instead. They work much better.
Published 9 days ago by Richard L. Tannehill
1.0 out of 5 stars
Received dirty - obviously used
I had ordered these before and figured out how to use them, so I thought I would order another set. They had obviously been used. They were dirty - inside and out. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Cabarte
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Idea
The bulbs look really nice and unique in the pot; and they are more attractive than a plastic water-bottle. Also; the product does keep the plant refreshed with water (as needed).
Published 14 days ago by JDT
3.0 out of 5 stars
Change in manufacturing?
I have a set of these I bought at a retail outlet a little over a year ago. The ones I purchased on here are thinner and less aesthetically pleasing than the ones purchased in the... Read more
Published 14 days ago by D. Thomson
3.0 out of 5 stars
They Work
I ordered 2 boxes. Each globe in each box are not quite the same size. One globe seems to be defective as it's extremely difficult to fill with water. The others work fine.
Published 17 days ago by Magdalena
