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How It Works
Naked Root planters with Root Zone Oxygen Technology mimic the watering cycle of plants in nature to help you grow healthy plants with a lot less effort.
Naked Root lets your plants breathe like they do in nature
In nature, the soil saturates with rain but dries out quickly. As the soil dries, air from the atmosphere diffuses into the soil, and feeder roots absorb the oxygen. Plus, oxygen in the soil prevents harmful bacteria and fungi from infecting the roots.
Your planter is smothering your plants' roots
Normal planters are crowded and dark, and soil at the bottom never dries out, leading to root rot. Our planters deliver oxygen to all of your plant's roots, replicating the wet and dry cycles of nature. So you can grow lush green houseplants even if you've struggled to keep plants alive before!
Naked Root recreates the wet & dry cycles of nature to grow healthier roots... and plants!
Wet Cycle
When you fill the reservoir, water is absorbed into all areas of the root zone, saturating the soil completely.
Dry Cycle
As the soil dries out, oxygen rushes in. The soil dries evenly from top to bottom, boosting root growth and preventing root rot.
Attention:
For your Naked Root planter to work, your reservoir must remain empty for 1-3 weeks. Don't worry-- your plants won't die! If you follow our watering instructions, your plants will thrive.
Look inside the world's first Root Zone Oxygen planter!
Our Patent-Pending design is the result of more than 35 prototypes and 4+ years of development. Every element is carefully calibrated to ensure the optimal ratio of soil, water, and air.
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Ventilation Window
Allows air to enter and circulate around the root zone and doubles as a convenient watering hole! -
360 Soil Aeration
Over 100 slots prune roots, promote root respiration and allow the soil to dry evenly. -
High-Volume Oxygen bank
The oxygen bank between the inner and outer planter allows air to circulate like in no other planter.
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Deep Water Reservoir
Holds up to 1.25qts of water, enough to provide a 2-3 week supply of water for most plants. -
Soil Wicking Zone
Quickly saturates the entire root zone while drying quickly enough to avoid root rot. -
Dual-Planter Design
Easily remove the inner planter to check water levels, flush soil, or monitor root health.
Why does Naked Root grow healthier plants?
Root Zone Oxygen is critical for thriving plants.
Air Root Pruning
Root tips exposed to air stop growing outward, a process known as root pruning. Air-pruned roots sprout hundreds of root hairs, boosting surface area to absorb more water and nutrients.
Root Respiration
Roots use oxygen to turn stored carbohydrates into energy through root respiration. More oxygen in the root zone means your plants produce more energy to grow leaves, stems, and flowers.
No More Root Rot
The #1 killer of plants is caused by bacteria and fungi that grow in damp, anaerobic soil. Oxygen kills the microorganisms that cause root rot. helping your plants grow healthy and strong.
Root Pruning Saves Lives!
In Naked Root root pruning pots, plants don't grow thick, fleshy roots that spiral the planter and choke the plant. Instead, they grow thousands of tiny root hairs, creating up to 200% more surface area.
Do you want to grow happier, healthier plants without trying so hard?
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Stop guessing when to water your plants!
Naked Root lets you water plants on a set schedule so that you'll never have to stick your finger into your soil ever again. Just set a reminder on your phone and water when it's time (in most cases once every 2-3 weeks).
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FAQ's
How is Naked Root different from other self-watering planters?
Most self-watering planters use a large reservoir of water below the plant that's absorbed from the bottom-up, slowly over time. Water is translocated to the soil by either a cotton rope or a narrow column of soil. If there is always water in your planter, your soil can stay wet and without oxygen (anaerobic) for weeks, risking root rot.
Most self-watering planters use a large reservoir of water below the plant that's absorbed from the bottom-up, slowly over time. Water is translocated to the soil by either a cotton rope or a narrow column of soil. If there is always water in your planter, your soil can stay wet and without oxygen (anaerobic) for weeks, risking root rot.
Does soil fall out of the aeration slots?
A little at first. When potting up your plant for the first time, some soil will fall through. And for the first few waterings, a small amount of soil will continue to spill into the outer pot. Simply rinse out the outer pot to clean it. After the first few waterings, the soil will settle in and will stay in place.
How often do I need to water my plant?
Most indoor houseplants will need to be watered about every 2 weeks with the Naked Root planter. You simply fill up the reservoir and let the planter do the work. Some plant types (like succulents) will need water less frequently. Check out our how-to-use directions for detailed watering instructions for specific plant types.