Which plants suit a self watering spike?
Self watering spikes are brilliant for plants that like consistent, even moisture — and wrong for plants that need to dry out. Here’s a quick sorting guide before you buy.
Great matches
Leafy tropicals and moisture-lovers thrive with steady deep-root watering.
Monstera deliciosa
Thirsty, fast-growing and loves steady moisture — a perfect match. Use Large in pots 250mm+.
Peace lily (Spathiphyllum)
Dramatic droop when dry; a spike keeps it evenly hydrated so it stops sulking.
Philodendron
Tropical climbers that thrive on consistent moisture at the roots.
Ficus (incl. Fiddle Leaf Fig)
Hates inconsistency and drops leaves from it — steady wicking suits it well.
Calathea & Maranta
Prayer plants love humidity and even moisture; a spike prevents the crispy-edge cycle.
Ferns
Boston, birds nest and friends like to stay reliably damp — ideal for wick watering.
Better watered by hand
Plants that prefer to dry out between drinks can rot under constant moisture.
Succulents
Need soil to dry fully between drinks. Constant moisture causes rot.
Cacti
Same story — desert plants and reservoirs don’t mix.
Snake plant (Sansevieria)
Very drought-tolerant; prefers drying out. Manual watering is safer.
ZZ plant
Stores water in its rhizomes and rots if kept wet. Skip the spike.
Pot size & spike size
Match the spike to the pot so the reservoir lasts and the wick reaches the root ball:
Medium · from $17.99
Pots 150mm+ diameter · 350ml reservoir · ideal for small-to-medium houseplants.
Large · from $21.99
Pots 250mm+ diameter · 600ml reservoir · for monsteras, big ficus and thirsty growers.
New to how it all works? Read how self watering spikes work.
Match a spike to your plants
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