Pepin Trio Mini Ollas – The Striped Gift Set

A little pattern among the leaves. The Pepin Trio Mini Ollas – The Striped combines two striped Mini Ollas and one natural terracotta Mini Olla in a gift-boxed set of three self-watering reservoirs for houseplants.

Handmade in Portugal, their decorative tops bring a playful touch to your plant display while the porous clay below gradually releases water into the surrounding compost. An unusual and useful gift for a houseplant lover, particularly someone whose collection already seems to contain everything.

What Is an Olla?

An Olla is a porous clay water reservoir that is partially buried in compost. Filled with water, it gradually releases moisture into the growing medium around your plant's roots. It's an ancient irrigation technique, adapted into a compact accessory for indoor plants.

How to Use Your Mini Ollas

Gently make space in the compost beside your plant and insert the Olla, leaving the upper section visible. Ensure the porous base is in good contact with the compost, then fill the reservoir with water.

Check regularly and refill when empty. How quickly the water is released depends on your plant, potting mix and growing conditions, so monitor the compost as well as the reservoir rather than relying on a fixed refill schedule.

Which Plants Are They For?

Mini Ollas are designed for small and medium houseplants in pots under 15cm diameter. They're especially useful for plants that appreciate more consistent moisture. For larger pots, explore our full-size Pepin Ollas.

Many cacti and succulents prefer their compost to dry more thoroughly between waterings, so a continuous slow-release water source may not suit them.

A Gift for the Plant Lover Who Has Everything

Choosing another plant for an enthusiastic collector isn't always easy. This trio offers something a little different: a practical accessory that becomes part of the display, with striped ceramic tops peeping out between the leaves.

Presented in a gift box, the set makes a thoughtful present for Christmas, birthdays and housewarmings. Keep the trio together in a plant display or use them across three favourite plants.

Details

• Set of three: two striped Mini Ollas and one natural terracotta Mini Olla
• Approx. size: 12 × 6cm each
• Recommended pot size: under 15cm diameter
• Material: porous clay
• Handmade in Portugal
• Gift presentation box included

Each Olla is handmade, so slight variations in colour, texture and finish are part of its individual character.

Can I Use Them While I'm Away?

Mini Ollas can provide a useful reserve of water during shorter periods away, but how long a refill lasts varies between plants and homes. Test them with your plants before relying on them while travelling.

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