Scotland

Let&#8217;s be honest: we&#8217;ve all bought a beautiful houseplant only to slowly (or not so slowly) neglect it. Even the most diligent of us go on holiday only to find our plants gasping for water when we get back. 



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 Thankfully, Glasgow-born design company <a href="https://potr.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">POTR</a> has come up with a pretty sweet solution. Andy and Eilidh&#8217;s award-winning self-watering planters use an ingenious reservoir system that allows plants to draw up exactly the water they need, helping them stay healthy for up to two weeks without intervention. Forget daily watering schedules – this is low-maintenance greenery at its finest.



Or maybe your problem is forgetting to pot those plants on when they outgrow their space? Meet Helix – the clever new self-watering planter designed to grow alongside your plants, so there’s no repotting drama required. 



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It’s designed to work however you grow. Starting from seed? Helix grows with your herbs and seedlings as they establish. Propagating from cuttings? It supports young plants as they develop. Already got a thriving houseplant? Pop it straight in and let the self-watering system do the heavy lifting.



There are some particularly smart extras too. A folding trellis lets climbers keep reaching upwards, the modular geometric design allows multiple pots to tessellate into your own evolving herb garden and optional humidity and blackout accessories create ideal conditions for everything from sprouting shoots to fussy germinators.



Launching soon on <a href="https://get.potr.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kickstarter</a>, early supporters can reserve an invite now to unlock up to 65% off the Helix range, plus first access and priority shipping.



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Even better, the pots arrive flat-packed through your letterbox, unfolding into striking geometric planters inspired by origami design. They&#8217;re satisfyingly simple to assemble and look far more expensive than they are.



As you&#8217;d expect from a company founded by product designers, sustainability sits at the heart of the business. The planters are made using recycled materials and designed to minimise waste, while the flat-pack format significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with shipping.



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Available in a range of contemporary colours, they&#8217;re perfect for brightening up a home office, styling a shelfie or finally giving that neglected monstera the home it deserves.



Plant killer? Consider yourself officially off the hook.



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