An automatic houseplant watering apparatus for homes and offices to work with existing planter and decorative containers without modification, comprising a programmable timer, a water reservoir, a micro submersible pump, a connecting tube, a soaker line, multiple anchoring stakes, and a siphon tube. The watering schedule can be programmed for any day of the week, any time of the day, and any duration of watering. The water reservoir can be refilled periodically without changing the watering schedule. The siphon can be used to connect an auxiliary water tank to the water reservoir for several months of extended vacation.