Blumat
Tropf-Blumat Automatic Watering Carrot Sensor
Ceramic carrot-style sensor that opens and closes water flow according to soil moisture. It is part of the modular Tropf-Blumat drip spike system.
$9.18
Key Properties
AdjustabilityYes
Capacity(ml)200 ml
DimensionsTotal length ~230 mm; insertion depth ~15-18 cm (Maxi); clay cone diameter ~20 mm (Min spec cited)
Indoor Outdoor UseOutdoor (intended use); Blumat Classic/Easy recommended for indoor plants (general guidance)
Installation MethodInserted “carrot”/sensor cone into moist soil near each plant; connect thin drip tubing to the sensor via T-connector (for Maxi: insert ~15-18 cm into soil and connect to water-supply tubing with T-connector)
MaterialClay cone (porous ceramic/clay) with a plastic watering head (carrot sensor)
Plant CompatibilityOutdoor plants on terraces, Balcony plants, Plants in greenhouses/polytunnel, Raised beds, Large pots and tubs (Maxi variant), Garden beds with planting depth around 25-30 cm (Maxi)
Price(USD)9.18 USD
Uv ResistanceYes
Water Release RateSlow; variable and adjustable via the sensor’s setting screw/calibration (tensio/valve) to match plant demand