I am confused. Why is bottom part so deep. Water finds its own level. Surely if bottom part is full of water then top pot will also be half full of water.
This is not a new idea. Garden centres already sell very similar planters.
The rule with plastics having to be bottle shaped I've never heard before as we know PP regardless of shape is widely recycled.
Rules is rules, nevertheless. Bottles and lids are in, everything else is out. It's quite clear on the council websites and leaflets. Hopefully our council is in the minority having such restrictive recycling facilities, and I'd be very happy if they improve.
Are the measurements in mm? If so, they look rather small to me. I've just checked some of my houseplant pots, and the outer containers have internal diameters (at the top) ranging from about 140mm to 250mm (and I could really use some bigger ones but haven't seen any I like).
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
the reason for the different height is beacuse the water is targeting the roots not the plant if the walls go to the top you can drown your plant. these planters have been tested and they do work so its not an issue there is no theory left in this design it has been proven to work.
the sizes are average for a herb and small plant pot for window seals. they where specifically chosen for that reason. also when it comes to recycling most counties in the uk recycle almost all plastics shapes hence the two bin system.
It looks quite good provided the water is only entering the root zone in a way that keeps it just moist, rather than wet. I don't like plastic though, would much prefer something ceramic.
"What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour".
(My preference for ceramic is aesthetic rather than environmental, given the vast amounts of single use plastic we get through I don't think making a plastic pot for long term use is too bad... I am just snobbish).
"What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour".
It looks quite good provided the water is only entering the root zone in a way that keeps it just moist, rather than wet. I don't like plastic though, would much prefer something ceramic.
that is a good point about the ceramic that is a plant from the future. and yes it does only keep the roots moist and there is a wide range of applications we have put both succulents and fly traps in these pots with both thriving.
I like them ..... and think that £6 each is a very fair price. Very useful for keeping small plants hydrated if you are away from home for any reason.
I agree with others that there are similar pots available .... but I do like the contemporary look you've created. Just one question ... what is "arrogate" you refer to in your opening post?
Thanks, Bee x
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Why is bottom part so deep.
Water finds its own level.
Surely if bottom part is full of water then top pot will also be half full of water.
This is not a new idea.
Garden centres already sell very similar planters.
I like them ..... and think that £6 each is a very fair price.
Very useful for keeping small plants hydrated if you are away from home for any reason.
I agree with others that there are similar pots available .... but I do like the contemporary look you've created.
Just one question ... what is "arrogate" you refer to in your opening post?
Thanks,
Bee x
A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime