Top 15 Self Watering Planters in 2023
This page was last updated 01/05/2023 with our most recent customer reviews on our current product selection.
At Wayfair, we have 757 Self Watering Planters available across our stores that customers can choose from. Over the previous year, we received 5772 consumer reviews, which our team of home décor experts utilized to compile a list of the best Self Watering Planters based on quality, size and color to assist you in selecting the best one.
However, even the most hands-on gardener appreciates when their hobby is made easier. With a self-watering planter from Wayfair, you can save time tending to your flowers, planters, or fruits. On the fence about whether a self-watering planter is right for your needs? Self watering planters can differ in features such as location, material and product type. If you are looking for the best Self Watering Planters and don't know where to start, take a look at helpful characteristics like quality, size and color.
Best Self Watering Planters based on quality
1. Anastasiya Self Watering Plastic Window Box Planter
Spruce up your window decor with this stunning Anastasiya Self-Watering Plastic Window Box Planter. It has a wide mouth top, which lets the plants breathe and grow properly. This Anastasiya Window Box is made from a plastic polyethylene material, which makes it both durable and sturdy. It has a clever sub-irrigation water system, which keeps the plants hydrated. Its self-watering feature encourages root growth. The window box is anti-shock and crack proof. The eco-friendly window box is made in the USA.
203 shoppers reviewed the Anastasiya Self Watering Plastic Window Box Planter in the last year and gave an average rating of 4.8. 100% of people appreciated the product for the quality. Apart from quality, people also appreciated the product type, material and location for this product.
Features:
Product Type: Window Box Planter
Material: Plastic
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Outdoor Use Only
Drainage Holes: Yes
Average Rating: 4.8
Reviews:
- I have them still boxed up but did open up one of them! Quality looks great can’t wait to have the put up will submit a photo when they are hung and planted!
- I love these planters, my husband however was not happy! They were not easy to put together and up, very time consuming! The look and quality, I love!
- Love them, just what my wife and I wanted. They are made well and are of good quality. I would definitely recommend these boxes to anyone looking to add style and ellegence to their home. Thank you....
2. Kentshire Self Watering High-Grade Polyethylene Window Box Planter
The new Kentshire Plastic Window Box Planter features a bowed front, raised panel design, pronounced crown molding detail, and built-in overflow drain.
The Kentshire Self Watering High-Grade Polyethylene Window Box Planter was reviewed by over 150 buyers in the past year. Its overall rating was a 4.8, and its most popular feature was quality (according to roughly 100% of reviewers). Other highly favored traits for Kentshire Self Watering High-Grade Polyethylene Window Box Planter include product type, material and location.
Features:
Product Type: Window Box Planter
Material: Plastic
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Outdoor Use Only
Drainage Holes: Yes
Average Rating: 4.8
Reviews:
- The quality and design of these planters are top notch. Couldn't believe how well made and heavy they are. Totally worth the price, they feel like they could last forever.
- Bought this as a gift for my daughter. It adds a lot to the appearance of her house!!!! Quality material at a good price!!
- love it. It was exactly as pictured. Already installed and planted. Very happy with the quality and speed getting it to me.
3. Kentshire Self Watering Plastic Pot Planter
The Kentshire Self Watering Plastic Pot Planter is a great combination of both style and utility. The design of the Kentshire Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter can accommodate a sufficient amount of soil for the roots of the plant to grow. The Kentshire Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter. Is made from high-quality durable polyethylene plastic. It has a self-watering tray that enhances its sub-irrigation system used to nurture the plants. The Kentshire Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter can be used outdoors as it is water, rot, and fade resistant. The Kentshire Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter is made in the USA.
Last year, 73 shoppers reviewed the Kentshire Self Watering Plastic Pot Planter and provided an average rating of 4.7. 100% of people praised the quality of this product. Apart from quality, shoppers also praised the product type, material and location for this product.
Features:
Product Type: Pot Planter
Material: Plastic
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Indoor / Outdoor Use
Drainage Holes: Yes
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- I love my new pot planters! They have a rich look, the quality of the product is amazing and they were delivered within a few days. Yes Wayfair, you’ve got just what I need!
- Love my planters. Very good quality! Can't wait until Spring so I can display them on my front porch. Received my planters very promptly! I will be ordering from Wayfair in the future.
- Exactly what I was looking for. Good quality and they were delivered in a timely fashion. I would certainly recommend. Great look for on either side of front door.
4. Kenyen 1 - Piece Plastic Elevated Planter
This raised garden bed makes growing your favorite plants and vegetables a cinch. Its elevated design makes it perfect for those who don't want to bed over or kneel down to work in the garden. This elevated garden has a generous capacity of 31.7 gallons – enough room to grow a variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers, or even houseplants. Its optional drainage system can be opened or closed depending on the requirement, ensuring that you full control of watering. Plus, it can be placed indoors as well as outdoors, depending on your preference.
The Kenyen 1 - Piece Plastic Elevated Planter boasts an average rating of 4.7 based on 197 buyer reviews. Its shining attribute is its quality, something that 100% of reviewers agreed with. Additionally, past buyers praised this Kenyen 1 - Piece Plastic Elevated Planter's product type, material and location.
Features:
Product Type: Elevated Planter
Material: Plastic
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Indoor / Outdoor Use
Drainage Holes: Yes
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- Absolutely love it all of my herbs fit right in there thinking about buying one for my daughter really good quality very impressed
- I am so happy with this product! Great size, height, and quality. I purchased 2 since it was on sale and glad I kept both!
- Can't wait to plant veggies in the spring. Very encouraging and the quality of planter is better than expected.
5. Kentshire Self-Watering Plastic Planter Box
Impeccably crafted, this Kentshire Self-Watering Plastic Planter Boxr is apt to create a beautiful setting for your plants to grow in. The square shaped planter has a sturdy base, which enhances its foundation. The planter has a sub-irrigation water system, which encourages root growth and offers ample soil space. This Kentshire Planter is crafted from fine quality plastic, which makes it durable. It can be placed both indoors and outdoors. The planter can be wiped with a soft dry cloth to get rid of the dust.
The Kentshire Self-Watering Plastic Planter Box was reviewed by over 69 consumers in the past year. Its overall rating was a 4.8, and its most popular feature was quality (according to roughly 93% of reviewers). Other highly favored traits for Kentshire Self-Watering Plastic Planter Box include product type, material and location.
Features:
Product Type: Planter Box
Material: Plastic
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Outdoor Use Only
Drainage Holes: Yes
Average Rating: 4.8
Reviews:
- Very nice quality, does a great job of keeping my flowers watered. Got it in black and looks nice flanking either side of our front doors.
- 5 star! These are beautiful! Just as pictured, packaged well, came ready to use. Very sturdy and excellent quality. I will definitely be purchasing more soon. Highly recommend!
- Very nice planter. Well made and good quality. I searched and searched for these planters and found exactly what I wanted at Wayfair and for the best price.
Best Self Watering Planters based on size
1. Cordeiro 1 - Piece Self-Watering Pot Planter
Striking a familiar silhouette, this planter looks like a traditional ceramic pot – but look inside and you’ll see convenient self-watering system. It works by separating the potting mixture from the water, then letting the water slowly evaporate into the soil as needed. UV-stabilized and BPA-free, this planter is crafted from stain- and fade-resistant plastic for virtually maintenance-free performance. Option punch-out drainage holes complete the design.Inside self-watering planter, the potting mix is held above the water line by a sturdy screen. The water chamber is connected by small porous channel filled with soil, which then acts as a wick. As water is used by the plant or evaporates from the surface of the soil, capillary action draws more water up from below. The soil has just the right amount of water all the time, but also maintains air pockets, which the plant roots need to stay healthy."
The Cordeiro 1 - Piece Self-Watering Pot Planter was reviewed by over 580 shoppers in the past year. Its overall rating was a 4.5, and its most popular feature was size (according to roughly 88% of reviewers). Other highly favored traits for Cordeiro 1 - Piece Self-Watering Pot Planter include product type, material and location.
Features:
Product Type: Pot Planter
Material: Plastic
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Indoor / Outdoor Use
Drainage Holes: No
Average Rating: 4.5
Reviews:
- Nice size, and very vibrant colors- very happy with the quick delivery as well as the quality of each pot :)
- The planter is perfect for what we need. It sits on the windowsill in our kitchen, so it’s the perfect size. The self watering feature is nice as well.
- I ordered the largest size and they look nice in front of my house. Would be nice to have drainage holes in the bottom.
2. Anastasiya Self Watering Plastic Planter Box
Add an air of fine elegance to your decor with this Anastasiya Self Watering Plastic Planter Box. The rectangle-shaped planter has a built-in reservoir, which helps to keep the plant hydrated at all times. The planter has a sub-irrigation water system, which encourages root growth and offers ample soil space. This Anastasiya Self Watering Plastic Planter Box is made from polyethylene plastic, which makes the planter long-lasting. It can be used outdoors as it is fade-resistant. This eco-friendly planter is water, rot, and insect resistant and is available in a range of finishes. It is made in the USA and flaunts a double-walled design.
Anastasiya Self Watering Plastic Planter Box received 60 reviews from our buyers in the last year with an average rating of 4.8, and 100% of people praised the product for the size. Apart from the size, people also endorse the product type, material and location of this product.
Features:
Product Type: Planter Box
Material: Plastic
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Outdoor Use Only
Drainage Holes: Yes
Average Rating: 4.8
Reviews:
- Love it! Looks great in our yard. It is a really nice size. I was able to plant a climbing hydrangea along with a potato vine and two large coleus.
- These planters are the perfect items to round out the outdoor seating area. Good size and very sturdy.
- These planters look great and work great at keeping my plants hydrated. They are light weight which is nice since they are a substantial size. Would highly recommend.
3. Tullyrusk Self-Watering Elevated Planter
This product is designed to be an attractive addition to your outdoor decor. Large enough to accommodate 12.7 gallons of soil for growing your favorite juice or smoothie ingredients, it's also compact enough to fit comfortably with your patio furniture and grill. Its smooth lines add a modern touch to your outdoor living space, and its wood-look exterior blends beautifully with most patio furniture. Heavy-duty resin construction means no rusting or rotting, and the UV protected material prevents fading, even after years of sun exposure. The product also works well as an elevated flower box planter.
Last year, 387 customers reviewed the Tullyrusk Self-Watering Elevated Planter and provided an average rating of 4.6. 78% of people praised the size of this product. Apart from size, customers also praised the product type, material and location for this product.
Features:
Product Type: Elevated Planter
Material: Plastic; Resin
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Indoor / Outdoor Use
Drainage Holes: Yes
Average Rating: 4.6
Reviews:
- Love this Planter. It was the perfect size and looks great in the front of my home with the colorful flowers I brought to go in it. Happy customer.
- I used this for my smaller plants, it’s a nice size and drains well. Sturdy enough once the dirt is in. Easy to assemble.
- Very well made and sturdy planter just the right size for my front porch flowers! Love the extra shelf underneath!
4. Selevae Self Watering Plastic Planter Box
Simple and sophisticated, this Selevae Plastic Planter Box creates a unique setting to grow and nurture your plants. The planter has a sub-irrigation water system, which improves the growth of the roots. This Selevae Patio Planter is crafted from fine-quality polyethylene plastic material. It is available in multiple elegant finishes. The beaded panel design planter is made from eco-friendly materials. It is water, rot, and fade resistant that makes it ideal for outdoor use. It can be wiped with a soft, dry cloth from time to time. This anti-shock and crack proof planter is made in the USA.
Last year, 49 consumers reviewed the Selevae Self Watering Plastic Planter Box and provided an average rating of 4.7. 92% of people appreciated the size of this product. Apart from size, consumers also appreciated the product type, material and location for this product.
Features:
Product Type: Planter Box
Material: Plastic
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Outdoor Use Only
Drainage Holes: Yes
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- Nice size, very sturdy and seems will hold up for years to come.
- These look great on my front porch. Well made and the perfect size.
- This planter box is great! Perfect size and it holds water so I don’t have to water as frequently.
5. Reider Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter
No green thumb? No worries! With this self-watering pot planter, you’ve got backup during days when you forget to check up on your growing greenery. Made in the USA from polypropylene plastic, this piece is perfect for giving the porch or patio a pick-me-up since it resists weather and UV. An earthy solid hue gives this design an understated and approachable look, while the subtle fill spot, tray basin, and drainage holes promote healthy herbs and flowers.
The Reider Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter was reviewed by over 155 buyers in the past year. Its overall rating was a 4.3, and its most popular feature was size (according to roughly 82% of reviewers). Other highly favored traits for Reider Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter include product type, material and location.
Features:
Product Type: Pot Planter
Material: Plastic
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Indoor / Outdoor Use
Drainage Holes: Yes
Average Rating: 4.3
Reviews:
- The pots are a generous size, perfectly drain to enaure that the plant is irrigated not drowned.
- This was a Christmas gift for a relative and the time of delivery was right on time plus the size was perfect.
- Perfect size planter - love how easy it is to water the plants!
Best Self Watering Planters based on color
1. Sussex Self-Watering Resin Pot Planter
Crafted of resin and natural materials, the Sussex frost-proof resin planters include a bottom water reservoir that helps established, well-rooted plants get the water they need to stay beautiful and healthy. Frost-proof resin composite planters have the look of copper and are practical and durable, for use indoors and out. Use the Sussex frost-proof resin planters to add easy-care greenery to doorways, patio, deck or yard. They offer an expensive look at an affordable price.
Sussex Self-Watering Resin Pot Planter received 72 reviews from our buyers in the last year with an average rating of 4.7, and 53% of people appreciated the product for the color. Apart from the color, people also endorse the product type, material and location of this product.
Features:
Product Type: Pot Planter
Material: Resin
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Indoor / Outdoor Use
Drainage Holes: Yes
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- Very well made. The color is great and will nice around my pool. No instructions were included but only had to insert one piece. Heavy and substantial.
- Very unique planter pots. Love them. Got 2 medium size. Color is more brown than copper but still very pleased.
- I bought all 3 heights and they look so great together! Not too heavy while empty but very sturdy, the color is great and they don't look plastic. I love them!
2. Reinert Self-Watering Polypropylene Railing Planter
Give any rail a refresh with this balcony planter, featuring a tiered base to hug rails either 4" or 6" wide. Proudly made in the USA, this piece is crafted from a blend of plastic and resin to resist UV and weather. A matte black finish gives this design the versatility to blend with a variety of color palettes and aesthetics, while also allowing your herbs, flowers, or vegetables to take center stage.
68 customers reviewed the Reinert Self-Watering Polypropylene Railing Planter in the last year and gave an average rating of 4.6. 100% of people praised the product for the color. Apart from color, people also praised the product type, material and location for this product.
Features:
Product Type: Railing Planter
Material: Plastic
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Outdoor Use Only
Drainage Holes: Yes
Average Rating: 4.6
Reviews:
- Really nice color. I just potted my plants today, and it’s nippy outside. Hope they do well. Love these containers. I purchased 2.
- Love the color and style. It’s just a tab bit to big for my porch railing. I’m hoping once I put the soil in it will help sturdy it.
- Love love love it- it adds a pop of color on my deck
3. Thiam Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter
Nurture your favorite plants in this Cambridge Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter. It has a wide mouth and narrow base, which adds to its delicate appeal. Cambridge Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter is made from premium quality polyethylene plastic material. The Cambridge Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter is available in a plethora of finishes. It has a classy yet modern look, which enhances its design. The Cambridge Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter offers sufficient space for your plants to grow and bloom. The design of the Cambridge Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter lends it with a sturdy and reliable foundation. It can be wiped with a soft dry cloth from time to time.
The Thiam Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter was reviewed by over 29 shoppers in the past year. Its overall rating was a 4.7, and its most popular feature was color (according to roughly 100% of reviewers). Other highly favored traits for Thiam Self-Watering Plastic Pot Planter include product type, material and location.
Features:
Product Type: Pot Planter
Material: Plastic
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Indoor / Outdoor Use
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- I purchase two of these planters for my front porch and they are beautiful. I have really enjoy my purchase and choice of color.
- Lovely! Sturdy and the color does not fade after a year! Very classy shape.
- I bought two of these planters for my front porch. It’s height and deep black color make it very attractive. Well worth the price.
4. Lesher Self Watering Resin Railing Planter
Bring your deck and fence railings alive with the color of flowers. These ingenious planters sit atop railings, without the need for tools or mounting hardware. The hidden support arms underneath level and secure the planters in place as they butt up against the finals. Inside is a trap to keep the roots and soil above the water reservoir.
The Lesher Self Watering Resin Railing Planter boasts an average rating of 4.7 based on 100 consumer reviews. Its shining attribute is its color, something that 100% of reviewers agreed with. Additionally, past consumers liked this Lesher Self Watering Resin Railing Planter's product type, material and location.
Features:
Product Type: Railing Planter
Material: Resin
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Outdoor Use Only
Drainage Holes: Yes
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- Ordered one to see how it looked on the railing. Great! Nice color and quality. Will order more soon.
- Ordered the aqua and love the color plus the quality. Might even buy another for front hose!
- The perfect planter for my small porch. I got white. Not pure white, but I still love the color.
5. Demonte Polyethylene Pot Planter
Decorate your home with this Plastic Pot Planter. It is ideal to set up your favorite plants. The simple and classic design of the pot adds to its exquisite demeanor. This Square Tall Planter is made from a durable and sturdy plastic polyethylene material. It is available in multiple finishes. The planter can be used both indoors and outdoors, as it is water, insect, warp, and fade resistant. It has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The depth of the planter is spacious enough to hold ample soil and allow the roots to grow freely.
80 shoppers reviewed the Demonte Polyethylene Pot Planter in the last year and gave an average rating of 4.7. 80% of people liked the product for the color. Apart from color, people also liked the product type, material and location for this product.
Features:
Product Type: Pot Planter
Material: Plastic
Weather Resistant: Yes
Location: Indoor / Outdoor Use
Drainage Holes: No
Average Rating: 4.7
Reviews:
- The planter is wonderful. Very sturdy and love the color. My only complaint was the condition of the delivery box. The box was even opened. Luckily planter was not damaged.
- I bought it about two years ago, and still like new, the color, the material everything its still the same. Love it
- Love this planter! Exactly what was described size,color just what I was looking for.
