How to set up wicking

Ready to add the wick to a pot. A short length of yarn, and a bit of wire with a loop at one end. (Don’t use wool)

One finished automatic feeder

Pot and reservoir together. Water in the reservoir is almost up to the bottom of the pot itself. The wick supplies the right amount of moisture to the plant. The reservoir must be refilled about every third day. Start the wicking action by top watering the plant. Check every few days to be sure the wick continues to work.