Tree and plant watering system

An apparatus for delivering water to a plant in a receptacle, comprising:

• (A) a reservoir including a base and a surrounding wall extending upwardly from said base to terminate in an open top thereby to define an interior adapted to hold water;
• (B) an outlet port member disposed on said reservoir in fluid communication with the interior thereof, said outlet port member including an interior portion extending into the interior of said reservoir and an exterior portion projecting exteriorly thereof, said surrounding wall has a recess formed therein proximately to said base, said outlet port member being located within the recess such that said exterior portion does not protrude from the recess;
• (C) a flexible conduit including a first end portion adapted to telescopically receive the exterior portion of said outlet port member in fluid communication therewith and a second end portion opposite said first end portion;
• (D) a clip member adapted to secure to the receptacle and including a retaining loop operative to releasably mount at selected locations along the second end portion of said conduit whereby the second end portion may be secured to the receptacle;
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• (E) a lid adapted to mount on said reservoir and enclose the interior thereof when in a mounted state.

A kit for an apparatus for delivering water to a plant supported in a receptacle, the kit comprising:

• a water-tight reservoir having a base, at least one wall joined to said base, and an open top, said reservoir including a recess formed therein adjacent the joint between said wall and said base;
• an outlet port disposed in the recess and passing from the interior to the exterior of said reservoir;
• a conduit having a first end for attaching to said outlet port and a second end;
• means for retaining said second end of said conduit within the receptacle when said reservoir is spaced apart from the receptacle;
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• a lid for said reservoir.