The dead simple tip to never forget to water your plants again
Too much water, not enough, leaves turning yellow the moment you leave for the weekend… No green thumb required: there's a little terracotta object that waters your plants for you, all on its own. Let us explain.
You bury the little jar in the pot, fill it with water… And that's it. © Pepin
We all have that one plant we just can't keep alive. What if we told you that, nine times out of ten, it's not you that's the problem? It's the watering: too much, or not enough, never at the right time.
The good news is there's a trick as old as time — literally — so you never have to think about it again.
The secret? A little terracotta jar
It's called an olla (pronounced "oya"). It's a little terracotta jar you bury in the pot and fill with water. Because terracotta is porous, it lets through just the right amount of water, exactly when the plant needs it. No batteries, no app, no plug. Magic? No: clever.
Plant it
You tuck the olla into the soil of the pot, next to the plant. Only the little neck sticks out.
Fill it up
You pour water into the jar — takes 10 seconds. Pop the little stopper back on, and that's it.
Watch your plants grow
The plant helps itself for 5 to 7 days. Top it up once a week, without even thinking about it.
"I went away for a week's holiday. When I got back, my plants were doing better than when I was looking after them!"
Why everyone should give it a try
Beyond the practical side, it's three everyday worries that vanish all at once:
No more drowning your plants
Overwatering is the number one cause of plant death. The olla gives them just what they need.
Go away without a worry
A weekend away, a week's holiday: the jar takes over. You fill it up, you go.
Looks lovely in the pot
Hand-painted terracotta: hearts, leopard print, stripes… A little decorative object, too.
The Olla Pepin
Self-watering in terracotta · handmade in Portugal
from 19,90 €
- Goes in the pot, fills up in 10 seconds
- 1 refill ≈ 5 to 7 days of peace of mind
- Several hand-painted designs
★★★★★ 4.8/5 · 1,313 reviews · 35,000+ customers
Discover the ollas →"Honestly, I kill everything I touch. This is the first time my plants have actually survived. And it looks lovely, too."
The clever little habit to adopt
The olla solves the number one problem for houseplants and gives you real peace of mind. The kind of simple tip you wish you'd known sooner.
Ready to never forget to water again?
Discover the Pepin ollas and find the one that suits your home.
See the Pepin ollas →