Question 1

How do you water the planters?

Accepted Answer

You can water the planters while  on the wall through a grid of watering holes. Or you can take the planters off and water like you would a normal plant pot.

Question 2

How much water should I put in the planter?

Accepted Answer

The planters can take up to 150-200ml per planter once every 7-10 days in summer and once every 10-13 days in winter. The whole system is designed to teach people not to over water their plants, as this tends to be the primary reason for plant demise.

Question 3

How come the soil doesn't fall out?

Accepted Answer

Loam soil, which has a mixture of clay, sand and silt in equal parts. Clay and silt are water retentive and as a result help for the soil particles to stick together. This combined with plant roots that inhibit soil erosion, prevents the soil from dropping out.⁣

That is not to say that it's absolutely fool proof. Occasionally you will get small soil spattering on the floor, but nothing that can't be hoovered up. You can see 2 month worth of mess and that's after moving the planters in and out on the daily basis for our own work, developments and maintenance.⁣

I recommend using sphagnum moss, it has the added value of moisture retention.⁣

Question 4

Are the planters removeable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can lift them in and out from the frame with ease. Great when it's time for re-potting, routine maintenance or a simple spring airing.

Question 5

How many planters does a single standard frame hold?

Accepted Answer

A single standard frame holds 3 planters. You will also find a mini frame, which holds one single pot. Both frames are compatible with each other.

Question 6

Can I buy frames and planters separately as and when I need them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. The whole system is modular and designed to grow at your pace and/or specifically for a space you have in mind. The planters fit both the mini frame and the standard frame. Both frames are compatible with each other.

Question 7

Can I use the kits outdoors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, both, the frames and the planters can be used outdoors.

Question 8

Are the planters frost proof?

Accepted Answer

Terracotta by its nature is porous, the pores become small traps for water to freeze and expand in causing cracks. You cannot entirely loose this porosity, but it can be improved with longer firing, which allows the material to vitrify.

Horticus planters are fired for 14hours at a temperature over 1000°C. This with the fact that planters are on frames instead of sitting on the ground make the pots less susceptible to frost. The latent heat from any wall that the frames are attached to provide additional protection for the planters.

Question 9

What plants do you recommend for an indoor living wall?

Accepted Answer

To aid in the plant selection journey, here is a list of tried and tested plants and how to care for them.

Question 10

What material are the planters made of?

Accepted Answer

The planters are made from terracotta. Natural, porous and earthy it’s beautiful and great for plant roots.

Question 11

What material are the frames made of?

Accepted Answer

The frames are powder coated steel, strong and resistant to rust.

Question 12

Do the kits come with all the fixtures and fittings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the kits are supplied with screws and wall plugs as well as nuts and bolts for joining the frames.

Question 13

What is the size of the planters?

Accepted Answer

Planters have a capacity of 6L and are 210mm x 185mm x 160mm.

Question 14

What is the size of the frames?

Accepted Answer

The standard frame is (w)460mm x (h)460mm x (d)100mm
The mini frame is (w)26cm x (h)23cm x (d)18cm

Question 15

Is the mini frame compatible with the standard frame?

Accepted Answer

Yes, both, standard frame and mini frame can be joined to each other.

Question 16

Where can I find your instructions?

Accepted Answer

You can either scan QR code on the swing tag attached to one of your frames or click below.

Plants for a living wall

Nature’s loveliness is abundant. To aid in the plant selection journey, we have a list of tried and tested plants and how to care for them.

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