Apparatus and method for watering a houseplant

An automated plant watering device and method of watering for use with any existing planter wherein a digital timer is used to set the days, times and duration of watering for the associated plant . The water is transferred from a reservoir to the soil in the planter via a small submersible pump disposed within the reservoir. A sensor disposed within the reservoir detects a low water condition and activates a visual and/or audible alarm to alert the user that the reservoir needs to be refilled. An auxiliary reservoir may be used to feed the primary reservoir via a siphon hose when the caretaker anticipates being absent for a prolonged period and would be unable to refill the reservoir when needed. An additional element of the present invention includes an aerator that will emit a fine mist to the leaves of the plant during the winter months. An additional element of the present invention is a splitter to water multiple planters.