Self Watering Planters
The modern solution for thriving indoor and outdoor gardens
For Australian gardeners juggling busy lifestyles and a love of greenery, self-watering planters have become an essential solution. These innovative containers take the guesswork out
of plant care, delivering consistent hydration that keeps plants healthier while dramatically reducing maintenance time.
The Eden range, available exclusively at Bunnings, offers self-watering solutions for every space and budget.
How Self-Watering Technology Works
Self-watering planters operate on a simple yet effective principle: capillary action. Each container features a water reservoir at the base, separated from the potting mix above by a wicking system. As soil moisture depletes, the growing medium naturally draws water upward from the reservoir, mimicking the way plants absorb groundwater in nature.
This approach offers several advantages over traditional watering methods. Plants receive consistent moisture levels rather than the peaks and troughs of manual watering. Root systems develop more extensively, growing downward toward the water source instead of clustering near the surface. The risk of overwatering, a leading cause of houseplant death, is virtually eliminated.
Many Eden self-watering planters include integrated water level indicators, allowing gardeners to monitor reservoir levels at a glance and refill only when necessary.
The Roman Collection
Eden's Roman collection represents the brand's most comprehensive self-watering range, spanning sizes from compact 15cm pots to generous 60cm troughs.
The subtle ribbed texture of the Roman design adds visual interest while the durable, lightweight construction ensures longevity in both indoor and outdoor settings. All Roman planters are frost and UV resistant.
15cm Roman Self-Watering Planter
Love your outdoors with the addition of Eden Self Watering Planter. It not only looks great but waters the plants for you. Made from durable yet lightweight materials, this planter is the perfect addition to the stylish Australian home.
30cm Roman Self-Watering Planter
Love your outdoors with the addition of Eden 30cm self-watering Roman planters. It not only looks great but waters the plants for you. Made from durable yet lightweight materials, this planter is the perfect addition to the stylish Australian home.
46cm Roman Self-Watering Planter
Love your outdoors with the addition of Eden 46cm self-watering Roman planters. It not only looks great but waters the plants for you. Made from durable yet lightweight materials, this planter is the perfect addition to the stylish Australian home.
60cm Roman Self-Watering Planter
Love your outdoors with the addition of the Eden 60cm Roman Self Watering Trough. It does not only look great but waters the plants for you. Made from durable yet lightweight materials, this planter is the perfect addition to the stylish Australian home.
The Oslo Collection
Where the Roman collection offers textured character, the Oslo range delivers contemporary minimalism.
Clean lines and smooth finishes make these planters particularly well-suited to modern interiors, Scandinavian-inspired spaces, and architectural settings.
30cm Oslo Self-Watering Planter
Decorate your home with the Eden Self-Watering Oslo Planter. Not only does it look great, but it also waters your plants for you. Made from durable yet lightweight materials, this pot is a stylish and practical addition to any Australian home. Available in multiple sizes: 15, 20, 25, 30, 38, and 46cm.
46cm Oslo Self-Watering Planter
Decorate your home with the Eden Self-Watering Oslo Planter. Not only does it look great, but it also waters your plants for you. Made from durable yet lightweight materials, this pot is a stylish and practical addition to any Australian home. Available in multiple sizes: 15, 20, 25, 30, 38, and 46cm.
60cm Roman Self-Watering Planter
Love your outdoors with the addition of the Eden 60cm Roman Self Watering Trough. It does not only look great but waters the plants for you. Made from durable yet lightweight materials, this planter is the perfect addition to the stylish Australian home.
Specialty Options
Beyond the core collections, Eden offers several purpose-designed self-watering solutions
28cm Trough Self-Watering Planter
The Eden White Self-Watering 28cm Trough Planter is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. This self-watering planter includes a water level indicator for easy care. Lightweight and featuring an elegant finish, it is a stylish addition to any Australian home.
18cm Round Premium Self-Watering Pot
Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, the Eden Premium Self Watering Pot features a self-watering design that helps maintain optimal moisture levels for healthy plants. Frost and UV resistant, it comes in a stylish colour with a high gloss finish, making it both practical and visually appealing.
22cm Low Bowl Self-Watering Planter
This Eden Planter is ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings. This self-watering pot comes with a water level indicator and is available in three colours: white, red, and black. Lightweight and featuring an elegant finish, it is the perfect addition to a stylish Australian home.
22cm Stonelite Self-Watering Planter
For those who appreciate stone aesthetics, this planter delivers a sophisticated finish in lightweight, durable materials.
Plant Selection Guide
Self-watering planters are best suited to plants that prefer consistently moist soil. They support steady hydration without the fluctuations common to manual watering, creating stable growing conditions that encourage healthy root development and reliable growth.
Many common indoor plants, herbs, and edible crops perform particularly well in this environment.
Plants that prefer soil to dry out between waterings, including succulents, cacti, lavender, and rosemary, are better suited to traditional containers with standard drainage.
Optimising Performance
For best results with self-watering planters, a high-quality potting mix formulated for containers is essential, as it provides the structure needed for effective wicking. Lightweight, airy, and highly absorbent mixes perform best.
An ideal blend includes components such as peat moss or coconut coir for moisture retention, combined with perlite and vermiculite to improve aeration and capillary flow. Dense or garden soils should be avoided, as they restrict water movement and undermine the system entirely.
When establishing new plants, watering from the top during the first week helps create a strong capillary connection between the soil and the reservoir below. Once established, filling only the reservoir is sufficient to maintain consistent moisture levels.
Reservoir check frequency varies by season. During warmer months, weekly monitoring is recommended, while in cooler periods, fortnightly checks are typically adequate. The water level indicators featured on many Eden models make this process refreshingly foolproof.
The complete Eden self-watering range is available exclusively at Bunnings stores nationally. Express your style and change it up for each season.