I loved the picture as it seemed a substantial pot and the idea of watering system appears to be wonderful. On arrival the flimsy plastic reminded me of a 2 liter pop bottle and I'm crossing my fingers that I can get the planters apart as they are firmly stuck. Upgrade the sturdiness of the containers and you'd have a nice product.I love house plants but I am a habitual over water type. These planters are perfect for me. They have a bottom reservoir and a wick that pulls the water up to the roots as needed! No guessing at all. I just see the level go down and add fresh water as needed. I so wish these came in bigger pots for my large plants. What a wonderful concept for house plants! My Orchids plant is actually still green and healthy! My Ivy is putting out runners and my peace lily is blooming very well. I did add a layer of sphagnum moss to keep the soil from filtering into the reservoir but that was all. I am amazed how well these planters work!I really like how it allows the soil to stay constantly wet. I didn't use the cotton rope, i just filled it to the top of the outside container.Good product the thing for the water to get to plants should be better otherwise Good productNot good for orchids.. kept the soil super wet all the timeMy orchids. Planter was sturdy.Perfect. Just as advertised.Cheap plastic and not for nice decor...fine for windowsill garden or outside for starters.Very low quality plastic not something that looks like you want to display...purpose use only not decorative and these were not cheap to buy.No really clear directions as to where rope is supposed to goYou should use this self watering pot and have your orchid blooming year after year!I purchased these for my African Violets, they work great! I am so happy I found this shop on Amazon, they are hard to find. Highly recommend product and seller :)Petit et pas pour violette africaineVery cute. Will look great in the new house. Item arrived about a week sooner than anticipated which was nice.