Product Overview
The LECHUZA OJO is an innovative planter designed to simplify plant care, especially for young gardeners. Featuring a unique Playmobil-inspired design, it integrates a self-watering system that indicates water levels through its interactive eyes. This durable, shatterproof, and recyclable plastic planter is manufactured in Germany, ensuring high quality and sustainability. It is ideal for indoor plants and comes complete with a stick irrigation system and a removable plant insert.
Image: The LECHUZA OJO Aquamarine 19043 planter, showcasing its unique design and turquoise color.
Setup Instructions
Follow these steps to prepare your LECHUZA OJO planter for use:
- Prepare the Plant: Ensure your plant is in a standard culture pot. The OJO planter is designed for plants with a culture pot diameter of 10-12 cm.
- Insert Watering Stick: Take the enclosed watering stick and insert it into the bottom of the culture pot from below. This stick will draw water from the reservoir to the plant's roots.
- Place Plant in OJO Insert: Carefully place the plant, with its culture pot and inserted watering stick, into the removable plant insert of the OJO planter.
- Initial Watering: Water the plant from above as you normally would for the first few weeks. This allows the plant's roots to grow sufficiently into the moist area around the watering stick.
Image: A diagram illustrating the dimensions of the OJO planter (21 cm diameter, 15.8 cm height), the water reservoir capacity (0.25 liters), and the recommended plant pot size (10-12 cm diameter, max 20 cm height).
Image: The LECHUZA OJO planter in blue, shown with the separate watering stick component, ready for assembly.
Image: A child pouring seeds into the top opening of a blue LECHUZA OJO planter, demonstrating the ease of planting.
Operating the Self-Watering System
The LECHUZA OJO features an integrated self-watering system that simplifies plant care and prevents both overwatering and underwatering. The unique "eyes" on the planter serve as a visual water level indicator:
- Blue Eyes: When the water reservoir is full, the eyes of the OJO planter will turn blue, indicating that the plant has sufficient water.
- Brown Eyes: As the water level in the reservoir decreases, the eyes will gradually change to brown, signaling that it's time to refill the water reservoir.
Simply refill the reservoir through the designated opening when the eyes indicate low water. The stick irrigation system will then reliably provide the plant with the necessary moisture for up to a week, depending on the plant's needs and environmental conditions.
Image: A graphic illustrating the "interactive eyes" feature of the LECHUZA OJO planter, showing how the eyes change color to indicate water levels (blue for full, brown for empty).
Image: Two children watering a plant in a blue LECHUZA OJO planter with a small watering can, demonstrating the ease of refilling the water reservoir.
Maintenance
The LECHUZA OJO planter is designed for easy maintenance and long-lasting durability:
- Cleaning: The planter can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, the removable plant insert can be taken out.
- Material: Made from high-quality, 100% recyclable plastic, the OJO planter is shatterproof and weather-resistant, ensuring it maintains its appearance and functionality over time.
- UV Resistance: The material is UV resistant, preventing color fading when exposed to sunlight, making it suitable for placement near windows or in bright indoor areas.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues with your LECHUZA OJO planter, consider the following:
- Plant not absorbing water: Ensure the watering stick is properly inserted into the culture pot and that the plant's roots have grown sufficiently into the moist area. It may take a few weeks for the plant to fully adapt to the self-watering system. Continue top-watering during this initial period.
- Eyes not changing color: Check if the water reservoir is completely empty or completely full. The color change is most noticeable as the water level transitions. Ensure no debris is obstructing the float mechanism.
- Water overflow: Ensure you are not overfilling the reservoir beyond the indicated maximum level. The OJO is designed to hold a specific amount of water (0.25 liters).
Product Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lechuza |
| Model Number | 19043 |
| Color | Turquoise |
| Product Dimensions | 21 x 21 x 16 cm (Diameter x Diameter x Height) |
| Item Weight | 725 g |
| Water Storage Capacity | 0.25 Liters |
| Volume Capacity (Total) | 1.3 Liters |
| Material | Plastic |
| Special Features | UV Resistant, Self-watering system with water level indicator (interactive eyes) |
| Indoor/Outdoor Use | Indoor |
| Recommended Plant Pot Size | Diameter 10-12 cm |
Warranty and Support
LECHUZA products are manufactured to high quality standards. For specific warranty information regarding your LECHUZA OJO Aquamarine 19043 planter, please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase or visit the official Lechuza website. For further assistance, technical support, or inquiries, please contact Lechuza customer service through their official channels.
