3) For what kind of plants can I use Water Worm? Just about any kind of plant with established roots. For example, we or our customers, have successfully used Water Worm for: African Violet, Purple Passion, Impatience, Ficus, Hibiscus, Begonia, Cactus, Miniature Orange, Rubber Tree, Philodendron.  We realize that Orchids come in a wide variety and some can be finicky, but we found that Water Worm worked on the type we tested. Water Worm works for Bonsais, but since bonsais can be very valuable, we recommend setting up Water Worm to make sure it's working properly, before leaving bonsais unattended. Water Worm works for seedlings, but may not work as well on fast growing annuals, such as tomatoes, which require large amounts of water.

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7) How many Water Worms will I need? One for each plant that you want the ability to water automatically. For large plants with large water requirements or in especially hot and/or dry conditions, two might be needed.

8) What type of water container will I need? We suggest using a gallon plastic milk container or bottled water jug. Or use a vase for a more attractive look.

9) Can I use Water Worm for plants on my deck? While Water Worm is designed primarily for houseplants, it has been used successfully for plants in pots and containers on decks and patios. Water Worm is not recommended for plants growing in the garden.

10) How long can I leave Water Worm installed? You can leave it installed indefinitely. But after a long period of time the roots of the plant will tend to grow into the end of Water Worm. while the rest of the root system may diminish. Therefore we recommend periodically (say every month or 2), removing Water Worm, cleaning it, then reinstalling it in a different location.

11) Could Water Worm over-water my plants? In general, Water Worm will supply only the amount of water the plant needs.  However it's possible, particularly for small plants, if the level of the water in the water supply container is significantly higher than the end of Water Worm in contact with the roots of the plant, that over-watering could occur, until the level drops. Or, if you notice this happening, you can reduce the water level in the container.

12) What colors do Water Worms come in? Water Worms come in a variety of colors and patterns, which vary somewhat from shipment to shipment. We almost always have shades of greens and blues in checks and solids. Other colors may include shades of purple, pink, orange, red and yellow. We often have a variety of flower patterns. Water Worms do not come in black, gray, brown, white or "clear". We will do our best, but can't guaranty, to meet your preferences.