If you think it's the same thing, I can say it does well unattended outside in the shade in south AL. IDK if the same would be true in your more dry climate. It might like it but just need someone to give it a drink or it might suffer from the much lower humidity. Hopefully someone in a climate more like yours would have some info to share about this kind of plant in a climate I know nothing about.
The pot in my pic was a self-watering pot, but because it can rain a lot here sometimes, I broke part of the saucer part off so it couldn't hold water any more. It may be a handy tool for more dry climates, but more likely to help a plant die here, opposite conditions.
In general, I'd be inclined to leave it alone if it looks happy. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
