At Bedfellows, we believe growing household plants should be stress free.
Every Bedfellow has two parts, a reservoir (the base), and a pot that sits on top; together they form a self-regulating watering system. A wick connects the soil to the water below, and as your plant drinks, the soil pulls fresh water up to replace what was lost. This is self-regulating; once the soil is hydrated, the pull stops, leaving consistent moisture levels.
A water-level indicator rises and falls with the reservoir, displaying a clear visual cue on the exterior of the planter. This allows you to see the reservoir level at all times. The risk of root-rot or overwatering is low; the bottom of each pot contains holes, and the reservoir has vents to aerate the soil.
Each Bedfellow is 3D printed using 100% recycled plastic (PETG), then coated with a sealant. We use plastic that would have gone to a landfill, but was instead intercepted before reaching its destination.
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How to use a Bedfellow
Each Bedfellow arrives tied together in twine. Inside the reservoir sits the bobber and soil pucks. The soil pucks are made of coco coir and help aerate the soil. Add water to each puck when you’re ready to plant, it will expand into light-fluffy soil. If you’re transferring a plant into a Bedfellow, put the coco coir soil on the bottom of the Bedfellow, then plant. If you’re adding your own soil, mix the coco coir soil into soil before planting.
To water, simply water the soil as normal, but be sure to let extra water drain into the reservoir before pouring more in. The rate the reservoir empties can vary based on how much your plant drinks. Keeping the reservoir topped up is okay, however, its ideal to let the reservoir empty now and then, so the roots can breath.