Thoroughly soak
the entire length of Water Worm (WW).
Put one end of WW in a container of water. The
size of the container* required depends on the size of
the plant, how long you plan to be away (how long
before the container will need to be refilled) and other
variables, such as temperature and humidity.
Carefully dig a
small hole in the soil, down to the roots, near the stem
of the plant. Put the other end of WW in the hole,
gently pressing it against the exposed roots to ensure
good contact. Cover with soil, compact the soil,
then water the plant by hand. That’s all there is
to it. WW will take it from there.
We do not recommend WW for seedlings that do not have
well-established roots.
We suggest that
you install WW at least a couple of days before leaving.
This will allow you to make sure WW is functioning
properly, as well as to judge the water usage. If
the water level in the container falls rapidly, you may
need to use a larger container.
The flow of water
will be affected by how much above or below the level of
the roots, the water source is placed (as well as the
demands of the plant). Placing the water source at
about the same level as the plant is usually best.
If the water level is too high with smaller plants
it’s possible the plant may get over-watered until the
water level drops. If possible, remove the plant
from direct sunlight, especially if you plan to be
away for more than a few days.
You may add a
small amount of liquid fertilizer to the water if you
wish to fertilize the plant via WW.
We sincerely hope
you enjoy the added freedom WW gives you with respect to
watering your plants. When installed properly, WW should
definitely provide moisture to a plant that it would not
have, if left unattended without WW.
However, we cannot be responsible for damage to
plants that may occur while using WW. If you are
not satisfied with WW please return it for a full refund
less postage and handling.
