Brinybay said:
Not to worry, doesn't matter the age of the post if you've got a question or something to add.
As for my original post, I've since done away with the self-watering pots. In the PNW, they're not needed, and I lost a good fern to root rot because of them! I was not happy!
I took all the plants that were in them, carefully removed them, and took out the false bottom and drilled drain holes in the bottom.
with your analysis. The roots can become water logged in the pre made self watering pots. The roots seek out water and build up in the bottom water reservoir becoming water soaked leading to root rot. Inside self watering pot not that great, but outside in summers they work better. That was also my experience with them.
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