--- title: "capillary mat — Niche Verdict: Skip it (45/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/capillary-mat" last_updated: "2026-07-10T01:42:01.990Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($10K/yr) — capillary mat doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($10K/yr) — capillary mat doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "capillary mat — Niche Verdict: Skip it (45/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **capillary mat** **Skip it****45/100 ** a small market ($10K/yr) — capillary mat doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$10K** **Growth (1y)** **+183.9%** **Products** **16** **Brands** **10** was 12 a year ago **Sellers** **12** **Price range** **$6.86–$29.18** **Returns** **1.0%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 45/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **0** ×0.30 Growth **75** ×0.30 Competition **41** ×0.20 Quality gap **56** ×0.10 Returns **92** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 13 weeks — +183.9% year over year. 712356Apr '26Apr '26May '26May '26Jun '26Jun '26Jul '26 ## **Competition** - Adnee44% - EBaokuup17% - ECcandiedhaws12% - ORIMERC11% - Willinglong3% - CIEOVO3% - Other (4 brands)10% The top 5 products take 63% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 12 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▼falling was 12 a year ago **Sellers** **12** **Top 5 brand share** **87%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Adnee 110 x 25 Inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat 3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BV15S-i+L.jpg) [**Adnee 110 x 25 Inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat 3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX662JSN) Adnee$21.204.4★6129%▲rising 2 ![ECcandiedhaws 2Pack Automatic Plant Watering Mat 47.2x39.4 Capillary Mat for Plants Watering Mat Automatic Watering System for Potted Plants 3mm Thick Self Watering Mat for Greenhouse Indoor Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bcOo6fUML.jpg) [**ECcandiedhaws 2Pack Automatic Plant Watering Mat 47.2x39.4 Capillary Mat for Plants Watering Mat Automatic Watering System for Potted Plants 3mm Thick Self Watering Mat for Greenhouse Indoor Plants**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQX9G3PX) ECcandiedhaws$14.934.4★1612%▲rising 3 ![Adnee 2 Pcs 110 x 25Inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat 3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TPpabCFrL.jpg) [**Adnee 2 Pcs 110 x 25Inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat 3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHTNKD4D) Adnee$29.184.4★618%▲rising 4 ![EBaokuup 8 Pcs 24-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats-13 x 8 Inches Self Watering Seed Starting Mat-Capillary Mats for Indoor Gardening Greenhouse Plant Seed Starting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WQw-rRB7L.jpg) [**EBaokuup 8 Pcs 24-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats-13 x 8 Inches Self Watering Seed Starting Mat-Capillary Mats for Indoor Gardening Greenhouse Plant Seed Starting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTHNG251) EBaokuup$14.184.5★697%▼falling 5 ![ORIMERC 31 x 38 inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat & 30 feet Self Watering System Wick Cord for Seed Starter Tray Capillary Mat for Seedling Capillary Matting for Potted Plants Greenhouse Gardening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kwVlGzLkL.jpg) [**ORIMERC 31 x 38 inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat & 30 feet Self Watering System Wick Cord for Seed Starter Tray Capillary Mat for Seedling Capillary Matting for Potted Plants Greenhouse Gardening**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7B9RGJK) ORIMERC$8.733.5★717%—flat 6 ![Adnee 145 x 35 Inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat-3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat-Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oO7aNStSL.jpg) [**Adnee 145 x 35 Inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat-3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat-Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHTKGN3J) Adnee$23.994.4★617%▲rising 7 ![ORIMERC 40 x 50 inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat & 30 feet Self Watering System Wick Cord for Seed Starter Tray Capillary Mat for Seedling Capillary Matting for Potted Plants Greenhouse Gardening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GcdbLG+jL.jpg) [**ORIMERC 40 x 50 inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat & 30 feet Self Watering System Wick Cord for Seed Starter Tray Capillary Mat for Seedling Capillary Matting for Potted Plants Greenhouse Gardening**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C36VNV5G) ORIMERC$16.124.2★394%▼falling 8 ![EBaokuup 12 Pcs 12-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats-18.5 x 3.5 Inches Self Watering Seed Starting Mat-Capillary Mats for Indoor Gardening Greenhouse Plant Seed Starting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lU65JvXcL.jpg) [**EBaokuup 12 Pcs 12-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats-18.5 x 3.5 Inches Self Watering Seed Starting Mat-Capillary Mats for Indoor Gardening Greenhouse Plant Seed Starting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYTSDJ75) EBaokuup$10.484.5★694%▲rising 9 ![EBaokuup 4 Pcs 12-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats-18.5 x 3.5 Inches Self Watering Seed Starting Mat-Capillary Mats for Indoor Gardening Greenhouse Plant Seed Starting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SV7RvpT1L.jpg) [**EBaokuup 4 Pcs 12-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats-18.5 x 3.5 Inches Self Watering Seed Starting Mat-Capillary Mats for Indoor Gardening Greenhouse Plant Seed Starting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYTX6QJ1) EBaokuup$6.864.5★694%▲rising 10 ![Willinglong 6 Pcs 12-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats Self Watering Seed Starting Tray Watering Mat for Indoor Greenhouse Gardening(12.99 x 7.87 Inches)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31l2YlDfDTL.jpg) [**Willinglong 6 Pcs 12-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats Self Watering Seed Starting Tray Watering Mat for Indoor Greenhouse Gardening(12.99 x 7.87 Inches)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZGVRRGR) Willinglong$7.734.8★63%▲rising 11 ![Automatic Plant Watering Mat 3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat 9.2Ft x 25In Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Greenhouse Hydroponics Indoor Potted Plants Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OynM++KdL.jpg) [**Automatic Plant Watering Mat 3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat 9.2Ft x 25In Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Greenhouse Hydroponics Indoor Potted Plants Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4D73CBQ) CIEOVO$19.834.1★163%▼falling 12 ![2 Packs Automatic Plant Watering Mat 39.4x39.4in Plants Watering Capillaries Mat 3mm Thick Wicking Mat for Seed Starting Seedling Greenhouse Hydroponics Indoor Potted Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GkOQYOelL.jpg) [**2 Packs Automatic Plant Watering Mat 39.4x39.4in Plants Watering Capillaries Mat 3mm Thick Wicking Mat for Seed Starting Seedling Greenhouse Hydroponics Indoor Potted Plants**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP288NPM) NNG$17.134.3★503%▼falling 13 ![Rejopfad Capillary Mat Automatic Watering System for Plants 4 FT by 5.2 FT Capillary Matting for Plants Indoor Self Watering System Seed Mat Include 20Pcs Plant Labels](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41w0fBeDQML.jpg) [**Rejopfad Capillary Mat Automatic Watering System for Plants 4 FT by 5.2 FT Capillary Matting for Plants Indoor Self Watering System Seed Mat Include 20Pcs Plant Labels**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C34C38JQ) rejopfad$20.274.2★223%▼falling 14 ![EBaokuup 12 Pcs 24-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats-13 x 8.3 Inches Self Watering Seed Starting Mat-Capillary Mats for Indoor Gardening Greenhouse Plant Seed Starting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51u9bYG61mL.jpg) [**EBaokuup 12 Pcs 24-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats-13 x 8.3 Inches Self Watering Seed Starting Mat-Capillary Mats for Indoor Gardening Greenhouse Plant Seed Starting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYV7VGTJ) EBaokuup$18.924.5★692%▲rising 15 ![Gardeners Supply Company Self Watering Capillary Mat | 3 Yards Long 21 W x 1/16 Thick | Wicks Water to Your Plants & Seed Starters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21+LEKEQP1L.jpg) [**Gardeners Supply Company Self Watering Capillary Mat | 3 Yards Long 21 W x 1/16 Thick | Wicks Water to Your Plants & Seed Starters**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I2EUXZM) Gardener's Supply Company$28.064.5★352%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 16 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 16 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Adnee 110 x 25 Inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat 3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BV15S-i+L.jpg)**Adnee 110 x 25 Inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat 3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants** Adnee**$21.20**4.4★61 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX662JSN) [![ECcandiedhaws 2Pack Automatic Plant Watering Mat 47.2x39.4 Capillary Mat for Plants Watering Mat Automatic Watering System for Potted Plants 3mm Thick Self Watering Mat for Greenhouse Indoor Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bcOo6fUML.jpg)**ECcandiedhaws 2Pack Automatic Plant Watering Mat 47.2x39.4 Capillary Mat for Plants Watering Mat Automatic Watering System for Potted Plants 3mm Thick Self Watering Mat for Greenhouse Indoor Plants** ECcandiedhaws**$14.93**4.4★16 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQX9G3PX) [![Adnee 2 Pcs 110 x 25Inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat 3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TPpabCFrL.jpg)**Adnee 2 Pcs 110 x 25Inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat 3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants** Adnee**$29.18**4.4★61 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHTNKD4D) [![EBaokuup 8 Pcs 24-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats-13 x 8 Inches Self Watering Seed Starting Mat-Capillary Mats for Indoor Gardening Greenhouse Plant Seed Starting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WQw-rRB7L.jpg)**EBaokuup 8 Pcs 24-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats-13 x 8 Inches Self Watering Seed Starting Mat-Capillary Mats for Indoor Gardening Greenhouse Plant Seed Starting** EBaokuup**$14.18**4.5★69 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTHNG251) [![ORIMERC 31 x 38 inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat & 30 feet Self Watering System Wick Cord for Seed Starter Tray Capillary Mat for Seedling Capillary Matting for Potted Plants Greenhouse Gardening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kwVlGzLkL.jpg)**ORIMERC 31 x 38 inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat & 30 feet Self Watering System Wick Cord for Seed Starter Tray Capillary Mat for Seedling Capillary Matting for Potted Plants Greenhouse Gardening** ORIMERC**$8.73**3.5★71 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7B9RGJK) [![Adnee 145 x 35 Inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat-3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat-Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oO7aNStSL.jpg)**Adnee 145 x 35 Inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat-3mm Thick Self Watering Capillary Mat-Felt Plant Water Wicking Mat for Seed Sprouting Hydroponics Potted Plants** Adnee**$23.99**4.4★61 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHTKGN3J) [![ORIMERC 40 x 50 inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat & 30 feet Self Watering System Wick Cord for Seed Starter Tray Capillary Mat for Seedling Capillary Matting for Potted Plants Greenhouse Gardening](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GcdbLG+jL.jpg)**ORIMERC 40 x 50 inch Automatic Plant Watering Mat & 30 feet Self Watering System Wick Cord for Seed Starter Tray Capillary Mat for Seedling Capillary Matting for Potted Plants Greenhouse Gardening** ORIMERC**$16.12**4.2★39 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C36VNV5G) [![EBaokuup 12 Pcs 12-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats-18.5 x 3.5 Inches Self Watering Seed Starting Mat-Capillary Mats for Indoor Gardening Greenhouse Plant Seed Starting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lU65JvXcL.jpg)**EBaokuup 12 Pcs 12-Cell Replacement Capillary Mats-18.5 x 3.5 Inches Self Watering Seed Starting Mat-Capillary Mats for Indoor Gardening Greenhouse Plant Seed Starting** EBaokuup**$10.48**4.5★69 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYTSDJ75) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Ease Of Use**17% *“Easy to use”* **Size-Overall**16% *“Just cut to the size I needed”* **Plant Growth**15% *“Great for seed starting”* **Value For Money**9% *“Works great, and the price was fair”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**8% *“surprisingly work better than expected”* **Durability**8% *“Durable and Easy to Use for Seed Starting and Cuttings”* **Moist/Dry**7% *“Actually worked quite well - we had a situation where were te not able to monitor plants well so this helped keep the moisture level even for much longer”* **Water Resistance**6% *“distribute the water evenly”* **Material Quality**5% *“I believe this material will hold up for several years”* **Quality-Overall**2% *“The quality of these mats are great”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Thickness**23% *“MUCH thinner than advertised”* **Moist/Dry**18% *“Soggy”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**12% *“Description misleading”* **Value For Money**12% *“I am not exagerating when I say a literal piece of scrap tshirt would have been a better purchase for the exact same price”* **Plant Growth**12% *“Half of the plants were totally dead”* **Water Resistance**3% *“I felt like these released more water than they held”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“Not right for my setup”* **Flatness**3% *“the reality is that the planters aren't flat”* **Recycle/Reuse**2% *“couldnt be reused”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall39% - Advertised Vs Actual Product12% - Material Quality10% - Water Resistance7% - Thin5% - Functionality-Overall4% - Absorbency3% - Thickness3% - Value For Money2% - Defective Material/Parts2%