Questions and answers
What is a vertical garden?
A vertical garden is a method of growing plants vertically. It allows for the introduction of greenery into interiors. A green wall can also be installed on external walls. A living wall of plants can serve as decoration for apartments, offices, and public spaces.
What is a green wall, and what is a vertical garden?
A green wall and a vertical garden are synonymous terms. Cultivating plants on vertical structures can also be referred to as a living wall or living picture.
How does a vertical garden work?
The green wall in our system features Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels and is mounted on the wall. It’s a lightweight construction that accommodates many plants. The plants are watered using gravity. Water is delivered to the top of the garden, from where it flows down, watering the greenery.
How is the green wall watered?
Watering a vertical garden can be done in two ways: in a closed loop or an open loop system. The closed loop system utilizes a water reservoir and a pressure pump. The open loop system is connected with drainage connections. In both cases, plants are watered with water flowing from the top of the vertical garden, which is previously supplied there.
Where can I buy items for watering plants in a vertical garden?
Products for watering a vertical garden can be purchased online, in the vertical garden accessories category.
What plants can be planted on a green wall?
In a vertical garden, you can use many different varieties of plants. On the website, the best plants for a vertical garden have been described. The plants must be suitable for indoor or outdoor living. The most important thing is to understand the characteristics and requirements of the plants.
Where can a vertical garden be installed?
The installation of a green wall is characterized by great flexibility. A vertical garden can be created indoors as well as outdoors. There is no specific location in the apartment where the garden should be installed. It can be tailored to personal preferences, using various watering systems or a mobile vertical garden. This type of green wall enables easy relocation from place to place.
What to do when a plant on the green wall is dying?
In case a plant in the vertical garden starts to wither, and we are certain that we won’t be able to save it, we can easily replace it. Plants for the vertical garden are wrapped with felt wrap before planting, which helps them function on the wall. When replacing a plant, we should remove it together with the wrap, clean the wrap, and wrap it around the new plant. The prepared plant should then be planted in the place of the dead one.
What is the cost of a vertical garden?
The cost of a green wall depends on several factors. These factors can include the project executor, the type of system used for mounting the vertical garden, and the size of the garden.
What lighting for a vertical garden?
How to light a vertical garden depends on its location and the plants growing on it. Lighting for a vertical garden is a very important issue in the context of the garden’s life. Each plant needs light to thrive. Properly lighting a vertical garden depends on understanding the specific needs of its plants.
Where to buy plants for a vertical garden?
Plants for a vertical garden can be purchased at many easily accessible locations. These can include florists, nurseries, or gardening centers. It’s important to buy plants in good health condition, after familiarizing oneself with their requirements.
What is the difference between a vertical garden made of felt panels and steel or plastic modules?
Vertical gardens created using felt panels like the Vertical Planter PlantaUp allow for the creation of the best environment for plant life and development over many years. Felt plays a fundamental role in plant development, serving as the substrate in the vertical garden. Plants that are well-suited to their environment begin to thrive, and importantly, they do not need to be repotted.
Plants in plastic and metal constructions do not have the same freedom to grow. Metal and plastic can hinder root development, whereas felt allows roots to freely penetrate through the pockets of the panels.
Do plants affect indoor air quality?
Yes, plants help reduce carbon dioxide in the air as well as many toxins that are harmful to humans. Plants also provide oxygen.
Does temperature have a negative impact on Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels?
Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels are made of polyethylene. Thanks to this, they withstand a temperature range from -40 to 220 degrees Celsius.
How to install Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels?
The installation of Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels requires a level, screws, and screwdrivers. Once we have these tools, we can proceed with the installation, which is very simple.
Can herbs be grown on Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels?
Herbs can be successfully grown on Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels. It is important to adjust the watering and lighting of the vertical garden accordingly.
What Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels are available?
We are the manufacturer of Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels. In our offer, there are three panels for vertical gardens. Each of them accommodates 4, 12, and 16 plants respectively.
How long does a vertical garden live?
A properly maintained vertical garden can live for many years. The plants have plenty of space to grow, so they don’t need to be repotted frequently. Vertical Planter panels and plant wraps can be cleaned and reused.
How often should you water plants in a vertical garden?
The frequency of watering the greenery on the wall varies and depends on the plants that are planted on the vertical garden. Typically, a vertical garden is watered two or three times a day in 30-minute cycles.
Does the vertical garden create too much humidity in the room?
No, the plants on the green wall provide the appropriate level of humidity in the surroundings. A properly constructed vertical garden effectively drains water, so the humidity remains only around the plants.
Can vegetables be grown on Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels?
Yes. It is important to provide the vegetables with proper nutrients, water, and lighting.
Can mold appear on Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels?
No. In a vertical garden, conditions conducive to mold growth are not present. The felt panels dry quickly after watering, and any excess water is drained into a collecting gutter.
Is the Vertical Planter PlantaUp panel resistant to heavy rain?
Yes. The felt material used to construct the Vertical Planter PlantaUp panel dries quickly, so heavy rain is unable to damage this product.
What is the weight of a vertical garden?
The vertical garden before planting weighs around 7kg/m2. After planting, the weight changes and is approximately 24kg/m2.
What shapes can a vertical garden be installed in?
The installation of a vertical garden is flexible. There are various ways to utilize Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels. The green wall can be installed in different shapes.
Is it possible to exchange plants in a vertical garden?
Yes, plants in a vertical garden can be freely exchanged and replanted. They can serve as periodic decorations or grow in the vertical garden for many years.
Is the Vertical Planter PlantaUp panel dangerous for children and pets?
No. The materials used to make the Vertical Planter PlantaUp panel are not harmful to children and pets.
