FIG. 1 shows the automatic houseplant watering apparatus for homes and offices that comprises a programmable timer 4, a water reservoir 14, a micro submersible water pump 12, a connecting tube 16, a soaker line 20, a stopper plug 24, and multiple anchoring stakes 22. As shown in FIG. 1, the apparatus can work directly with any existing planter 30 and decorative container 32, without modification. FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b show the side view of the anchoring stake. FIG. 3 shows a siphon tube 19 that can be used to connect the auxiliary tank 18 to the water reservoir 14.