I originally bought this planter for its design, shape, color. After I received it I was really surprised how well it was constructed, this make me satified,but I taok the tag off and began to read it and noticed the plug at the top and then my engineering mind discovered this planter holes water then I read the pamphlet I ordered this well made planter and it is self watering ,what a nice addition to my need ,because its placed in a space that has no provision to be watered other than by hand yeah! it's a winner for me. Luv it Levi !!