Simple. Natural.
Effective.
CottaCups are a time-tested way to deliver water right to your plants—underground.
It’s simple to use and incredibly effective.
Water where plants need it most.
CottaCups are unglazed terracotta pots buried in the soil near your plants.
When filled with water, the porous clay slowly releases moisture into the surrounding soil, creating a zone of consistent hydration at the root level.
The result? Healthier plants, less watering, and stronger growth with less effort.
Fill
Fill your reservoir with water and let gravity automatically fill the CottaCups.
Slow Release
Water seeps through the porous terracotta.
Root Zone Hydration
Water moves slowly through the surrounding soil, creating an expanding plume of hydration.
Healthy Plants
Roots access the water they need, when they need it.
Underground
where it matters.
As water slowly escapes the CottaCup, it moves outward in all directions—hydrating the soil and creating a “plume” of moisture.
Plant roots naturally grow into this moist zone, where conditions are ideal for strong, healthy growth.
Day 1
Water begins to seep into the surrounding soil.
Day 7
The hydration plume expands as moisture moves farther into the soil.
Day 30+
Roots grow into the established moisture zone, accessing consistent hydration.
Why terracotta?
Put CottaCups
to work in your garden.
Give your plants consistent hydration while using water more efficiently. Choose the CottaCup system that fits your garden and start watering where it matters most.
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