Research 04 / 05
A wick or lid aloneis not new.
An honest comparison of the free option, NEA-recommended plate care, wick trays, self-watering inserts and the proposed DryLah base.
01The options
We are notthe first idea.
Wicks and lids already exist. DryLah! has to earn its place as a whole base, and for many homes the free option is better.
No saucer
Free, and the right answer wherever drainage can run away safely. Not always possible indoors or on balconies.
Ordinary saucer with NEA care
Works when emptied and scrubbed every other day. The burden is the repeated task.
Wick tray
Catches drainage and returns moisture. Does not keep the stored water covered.
IKEA SVÄMSKOG insert
Self-watering insert with an insect-covering lid, listed at S$4.90. Replaces the pot setup rather than sitting under your own.
DryLah! concept
A covered base under the pot you already own, with a mesh, a wick and a screened overflow. Every performance claim is still proposed.
08Comparison
A wick or lid alone is not new.The whole base has to earn its place.
| Feature | Ordinary saucer | No saucer | Wick tray | IKEA SVÄMSKOG insert | DryLah! concept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catches drainage | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keeps your existing pot | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Proposed |
| Covers stored water | No | Not applicable | Partly | Yes | Proposed |
| Returns moisture to soil | No | No | Yes | Yes | Proposed |
| Screened overflow route | No | Not applicable | No | No | Proposed |
| No repeated plate scrubbing | No | Yes | No | No | Must validate |
Based on public listings and NEA guidance. DryLah! entries are design intent, not test results. No saucer is free and suitable where drainage can run away safely. See the alternatives
Prices and listings change and must be rechecked before public launch. We do not claim DryLah! is the only or first solution.