Tried these pots and wasn't sure if I liked them. I hand water unless I am on vacation so I didn't really like these at first because everytime I watered they leaked through the holes. But now I use them with a timer. No drippers. ( I just don't like drippers inconsistency) water x15 seconds....5!minutes later water x 20 seconds...done. regime will vary based on environment. the pots are great if you like to bend and shape your plants....I can put a tie at any point around the plant. This may have already been documented...but I am high and wanted to share with the community ,?. I unplug the watering pump once a week so I can hand water my tea homebrew.