The Insert In A Self Watering Plastic Pot – Is It Left In The Pot?

Question

pot is small plastic, is the hole at the bottom of the pot left open or do we not remove plastic insert

Answer 1

There should be three pieces. The reservoir for water below, the chamber on top for soil and plants, and a screen that separates the two chambers. Is the plastic insert you have what separates the two?

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