Question : Are Blumats suitable for outdoor use?
Answer : Yes, Blumat watering systems can be used both outdoors or indoors.
Question : Are these meant only for vacation or can they be used all year round?
Answer : These are great for either option. They are definitely suitable for primary watering needs all-year round.
Question : Do these work on containers that have drainage holes at the bottom?
Answer : Yes! You can use these with pots that have drainage holes.
Question : Can anyone point me to the instructions?
Answer : To set up, soak the spike in water for about 15 minutes, fill it with water, stick it in the dirt, and place the tube in a water bottle.
Question : Is anything else needed or can these be used on their own?
Answer : A water reservoir like a bottle is needed for the siphon to work.
Question : Will blumat work with orchids?
Answer : Yes, Blumats work with Orchids, can use Blumat Jr indoors and a more complete Blumat for outside or garden setup.
Question : Is this big enough to water a hibiscus tree in a 20” pot?
Answer : You may need several stakes in the pot for effective watering.
Question : Are these the same size as the blumats for the gravity feed system?
Answer : These are wider than Tropf Blumats and cannot integrate with a Tropf Blumat Automatic Watering System.
Question : I am traveling for 2 months with plants of different sizes. Any suggestions?
Answer : Use the original Blumat Brand with appropriate size water containers, test them before leaving, and set up properly for each plant.
Question : What is the operating temperature of these?
Answer : Recommended for indoor use and in hot weather, not below 40 degrees.
Question : Do you have hose extension couplings to lengthen hose in bottle?
Answer : Not needed, place the water container near the plant.
Question : Due to the Bernoulli effect, should you put your thumb on the hose end while submerged?
Answer : Yes, to avoid air gaps in the tubing.
Question : Can this Blumat product be used to water an 8 foot Christmas tree for 5 days?
Answer : Yes, use 2 or 3 stakes in the tree pot for watering.