FAQ

Can the units fit 4 inch pots, so I don't have to repot when I add plants?

Yes, you can, just take the inner baskets out from the planters.

Thanks.

does this bring humidity to the wall? anyone know...

If you plant living plants, then it will bring some humidity to the wall, also you need to water the plants, so it will contribute a certain extent of humidity.

Thanks,

Do you plan on making these in black?

Not yet. We have other colors in grey and terracotta, selling in individual sets, you can search "Worth Garden vertical planters", they will pop up.

Thanks.

It would be great if you could give height and width as shown in picture

In the picture, there are 12 sets of planters in 3 columns and 4 rows, so the dimensions are 54" (L) x 6"(W) x 28" (H).

Thanks.

is it self supporting?

No. The planters need to be secured on a wall or a frame. There are holes in the back of the planters that you can put screws, nails or tie strings through, to secure the planters.

Thanks.

does it water enough in summer heat up to 100 F?

Test the soil to make sure the plants don't dry out.

Diana Blanke

Can this be adapted to a hydroponics system?

Answer 1: Yes, in fact, they are designed for both indoor and outdoor growth.

thanks, Ted


Answer 2: Yea
geekeldr

Looks great for outdoor, how about indoor? How do you minimize risk of water damage, mold, etc? Any pictures of what this setup looks like?

For indoors, it is necessary to put a plastic sheet on the floor to prevent the floor from getting wet, try avoiding the water from wetting the wall might reduce the chance of getting mold.

Thanks. Ted

Where does the water end up? On my countertop or hardwood floor?

Answer 1: The overflow water will drip down to the floor. If you are using the planters indoor, then please have a plastic cover/containers on the floor to prevent the floor from getting wet.

Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: It will stream down both if you put too much water. I hung them on a lattice so water trickles down the lattice to the ground.
City Gal

I have 3 feet of vertical retaining wall space of about 33 feet wide, should I start the install with the bottom row first, or from the top row first?

Answer 1: We suggest from the top down. If you run out of the space in the bottom, it will look better than running out of space from the top. Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: I have started on the bottom first, it worked great!
Mecho

Answer 3: It comes with screws to anchor into the fence. I used metal over the door hooks to hand in my fence and coated wire to attach each section to one another. It works well as an alternative.
KissMyBook

How much water to add? Until all rows of pots are cascading water (waterfall) and the bottom row of pots are overflowing?

Answer 1: We suggest that you spray water onto the plant from top to bottom, but not with a heavy volume of water. Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: Todavía no lo he instalado, espero instalar en los próximos 2 meses
Edwin E. Vives-romanini

Do we need to buy pots or can we just put the soil and plant in the pockets? Also, does this include tools for mounting to the wall?

No need for pots. The kit comes with inserts for the soil. Mounting tools not included.

Gan Li Lian

What size area does this cover? Also, are the pockets themselves too small for veggies?

Yes! Each planter with 3 pockets covers 17 in x 7 in area that is 0.85 sq ft, in the photo, there are 6 planters, so 6 x 0.85 = 5.1 square feet. The planters are fine to grow vegetables as we will be doing the same!

KissMyBook

What are the measurements of the unit? How wide, how tall?

Each planter set has 3 pockets, each pocket is 7"(L) x 7"(W) x 6"(H). To calculate the set dimension , use the above figures x 3 (each set has 3 pockets). To calculate the total area dimension, use the set dimension x 12. (this model has 12 sets).

Thanks. Ted

Is the watering on a timer or moisture sensor?

Answer 1: You can attach a timer to a watering device

Stuart Goldstein D.O.

Answer 2: No, it is not. Thanks.

Can you order the plugs to connect the rows?

There is no plug to connect the rows, the planters are hung on different levels, please check the installation manual for details, thanks, Ted

What kind of toxins are emitted from the product? Are any toxic materials used in manufacturing? Please explain what propene polymer material is.

They probably mean polypropylene, common food / lab / etc plastic. No toxin load to mention.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polypropylene#Applications

DWolvin

How does this pack when shipping

They are packed in a carton. Thanks. Ted

What are the dimensions of the assembled product?

Answer 1: 41.3 wide, 7 deep, 37 high as it says in the 3rd picture...

Simon W.

Answer 2: About 3.5' x 3.5'. Thanks. Ted

Im confused. so do you water them by plugging the tube up to a spicket? Im not understanding how that is self watering. Is there a wicking system ?

Answer 1: As the top containers fill with water the excess drips down to the container below. This sounds good but I've thrown the tube away and have had better luck simply watering each plant as needed.
Justin Evans

Answer 2: Your garden hose attaches to a long thin hose that sits along the top of the containers. Essentially the water trickles down from top to bottom through the holes in each layer of containers.
KissMyBook

Answer 3: I have not assembled mine yet. I would call the manufacturing company.

Does the 36 pack have to be setup in a staggered formation?

No, you can plant them next to each other to create a plant line or a window base.

Luis Rodriguez

I just want to verify, it comes with watering system (hose/spicket/tube)?

Answer 1: Yes it does come with a watering system

Ed Manongdo

Answer 2: I have NO idea how this works.No instructions were included no support numbers either.

cecilia mccarthy

Does water run out the bottom?

Answer 1: Yes, it does, that is the design, so the water drips down from top layers to bottom layers.

Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: I installed a gutter under the bottom row
Stuart Goldstein D.O.

Can you manually fill the unit without connecting the hose, considering you want to mount this indoors?

Yes, you can, just make sure you have a plastic cover on the floor preventing the water from wetting the floor. Thanks. Ted

Where can I order additional plastic inserts and plugs?

You can buy inserts and plugs in the accessories menu bar.

If i have plants in pots do i still use the black liner

Yes or you risk the outlets getting plugged up.
mach1

Can you manually fill the unit without connecting the hose, considering you want to mount this indoors?

Answer 1: Yes you can, but if you mount them perfectly vertically it will probably spill at least a bit. You could lean each row back slightly I suppose.
I don't use the hose anymore, and just water each unit separately, but it is outdoors and I don't care if it gets messy.

RSDeuce

Answer 2: I do, just use a watering can. It will drip out the bottom if you really fill it, but I just have a little bucket down there when I water.
DWolvin

Answer 3: Absolutely. That's how I water all the time.
Monica Hodgetts

Do we need to buy pots or can we just put the soil and plant in the pockets? Also, does this include tools for mounting to the wall?

Answer 1: You can plant directly in the containers once they are mounted. They did not come with hardware but all is needed are simple screws and a cross point screw driver I recommend since they are easier to get a good grip as opposed to slotted screws. Went up very quick. You may want to ask in advance for some directions from the seller. Each pot has an insert that has something to do with automatic watering systems and how to hook up to those.
I really like the product and am an avid gardener and have a home greenhouse,
The navigator

Answer 2: No need pots. The kit comes with inserts for the soil. You will need your own tools for mounting to the wall.
Gan Li Lian

Answer 3: No tools does come with screws/Molly’s for wood walls you can just add soil/moss to pockets I used small pots so debris wouldn’t go into drain ports
David Price

Answer 4: You put the soil right into the system pockets and it comes with anchoring screws and a drip system.
Susan K. Brenner

Answer 5: You use the planter to plant. There are holes to put YOUR hooks through. If you have siding, Amazon sells aluminum hooks that slide between siding panels without damage.
Towson Nana

Where can I order additional plastic inserts and plugs?

Probably from the worth company. I used plastic 2" grow pots inside the plastic pots.

Diana Blanke

How big is the wall when built?

As big as you want it to be
geekeldr

When you water the plants, do the bottom containers have a means of catching the overflow water, for indoor use?

No, the bottom containers will not hold the overflow water completely.. It is necessary to have a plastic sheet or containers on the floor to prevent it from getting wet.

Thanks. Ted

What water pump do you recommend for the 1/4” tubing and 34” height?

Answer 1: I didn't use a water pump. I use a watering can.

Diana Blanke

Answer 2: Sorry, I have not purchased a water pump to date.

Betty Hardin

What are the dimensions of each pocket? Just trying to figure out what plants I can realistically grow....

They are 4-5 inches across. I used 4 inch pot flowers.

Patricia Reynolds

How can i correct uneven water flow? The farthest spigots flow much slower than those closest to the water inlet

Adjust the angle of your pots, or remove some of the rocks in the dirt.

Diana Blanke

Does it drip or get wet on the back and sides?

Answer 1: It is designed to drip from front bottoms. Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: yes is gets the wall wet
barbara h.

Answer 3: It’s made for exterior use, it drips if overfilled
Svitlana Parsons

Answer 4: I have a gutter under the bottom row.
Stuart Goldstein D.O.

How can i get more plugs? the water will drip down the wall otherwise. i need 8 and only have six. thank you

Please email worthgarden@outlook.com with your shipping address and telephone #. Thanks. Ted

Is the two-set available anytime soon? I would love to get the sets with three, but they will not fit in my greenhouse cabinet, which is a tall.

We mainly sell 3 pockets sets; the 2 pockets sets will not be available for a long while. Thanks. Ted

Other Questions About Flower Pots

are you able to adjust to amount of flow?

If there is no irrigation system set up for the planters, then the water flow amount cannot be adjusted. We recommend users to spray water onto the plants, try avoiding heavy flow of water since it might hurt the plants or the flowers. Thanks. Ted

I just installed these and did a test water run. seems that the water ponds/pools in the bottom of each pot. Any problems with this?

Answer 1: When you say "test" did you have soil in it? The design IS so that water will run out and water the plants below. I found I had to water regularly as being elevated and in sun it dried out but not because it didn't get soaked at watering.
Towson Nana

Answer 2: It does pool in the bottom. I’ve noticed there is one small hole it will run out of if they are tilted forward. My plants have not suffered from this.
Star Heaven

Answer 3: You may want to look at the self watering system literature. It is great that is pools there and not the roots sitting in the water. I think your ultimate source for the educated answer will be in those directions.
The navigator

Answer 4: It hasn't been a problem for me.
Gary D

What is the total dimension for this model of 36 pots, considering 6 tiers x 12 pots?

Answer 1: I ordered my set that contains three attached pots
Each pot is 6”w x 6” h
So a set is 18” long
Arrange any way you like
james f colt

Answer 2: 3.5' x 3.5', thanks. Ted

Rsdeuce how did you make this so it is freestanding instead of on a wall?

Answer 1: The planters have to be hung on a wall or a board. Thy cannot be free standing.

Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: 4x4 and plywood. Create a sign style rig and voila!!!!
Luis Rodriguez

Is there a water collection/reservoir method avail for placement where a water connection is not avail? What is a recommended medium that doesnt mold

Answer 1: This is a difficult question. We do not carry the item you need. You might try using a plastic bucket that holds water and use a pump to supply water to the piping fixture. Regarding the mold, this is not easy to avoid, unless all the apparatus is cleaned frequently. Another way to avoid the hassle is just using a water sprayer to water the plants/flowers in the planters, as long as you can reach them.
Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: I use a raised water tank set up on a sprinkler solenoid. It will fill the grow boxes reservoirs and the overflow goes to a raised grow bed. If youre worried about mold you could use a highly diluted hydrogen peroxide. It will remove some of the soil bacteria as well but the extra oxygen thats released is beneficial. Just make sure its not strong enough to damage your plants roots.
GuyinaRedShirt

Answer 3: You would need to ask the seller, get super creative or hand water. Mine drip everywhere when watered.
Cameron Kelley

Can I grow strawberriesi it?

Yes, you can, as long as the strawberries do not become too big and too heavy for the planters to hold.

How much dirt does each pot hold?

Answer 1: I believe it fits the 1 quart size pots from the nursery .
Jay Reynolds

Answer 2: about 1 pund per each plant
MIGUEL A.

Do you have to put gravel on the bottom of the planters? They seem to collect a great deal of standing water.

Answer 1: You could if you wish. The bottom of planters are suppose to collect water, that is part of the self watering concept, it allows the water to drip down slowly from top layers to lower layers, also provides moisture to the plants in the planters.

Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: They come with removable drain plugs that you can remove to drain.
KissMyBook

What is the assabled size?

Answer 1: Each planter is 18” long x 7” high and holds three 4” pots. The approximate size of the 9 pocket system is @ 18”w x 21”h installed and the 36 pocket system @ 42”w x 42” h installed.
LakeAnn

Answer 2: Once you interlock one with the other the size will go from 7 in to 5 in. So for each interlocked line calculate 5 in.
Luis Rodriguez

Can you fit 6” nursery pots in this?

Answer 1: I was not able to fit 6" pots/plants in. It's the right size for 4".
Truth Be Told

Answer 2: 4 in pots best - i use felt packaging of plants
Stuart Goldstein D.O.

Answer 3: It might fit, but will be tight, thanks. Ted

Answer 4: I don’t think so, I think 4” is the biggest that will fit
DAVE

Hi ! 2 questions 1. I’m confused how 9 feet of Hise is enough for the larger set? Also why are so many not receiving enough plugs?

You use the hose for the top row. The bottoms of the planters have a reservoir with raised holes. When the reservoir fills with water, the overflow drips into the planters below. You only need plugs at the end of the row.

Susan K. Brenner

Is the hose kit available separate for sale?

Answer 1: Most stores like Home Depot or Lowes will have drip system supplies that are the same as the kit that comes with the hangers

GuyinaRedShirt

Answer 2: You can buy the accessories you need on the website worthgardenshop.com

I want to put it on my wood fence but does water drip on fence or will it only flow into pots?

Some overflow to the wood fence can happen but the design makes the occurrence less likely. To be sure, you can attached tubing to the outlets at the bottom of the setup to drain.

Nanoparticle

Any algae or mold problems with these?

Not in our climate... hot, and humidity around 10%

Svitlana Parsons

I see water pooled in the bottom of each pod and wonder if I place the pots directly in the pod would create mosquito infestation issues?

Answer 1: The water should accumulate in the bottom of the pod, The water should drip down slowly to the lower level planters, that is why they ae called self watering planters As long as there is not a lot of water, then there should not be a mosquito infestation problem. Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: I planted directly into the pockets - there were no issues with water being held in the pockets due to the drainage holes already there.
Towson Nana

How do i use this product with nursery pots?

Answer 1: You can put the nursery pots inside the planter pockets, the opening is about 5" x5 x5. Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: I have not used them yet, I am growing herbs from seeds, they have to grow before I can use them, but they are up on the wall and look amazing, mine r white. When I do, I was going to transplant right into the bin, they are designed for it. If you want to use pots inside them I’m sure u can, they just have to fit. I want mine all year around, so I’ll direct plant them into the pods when they r ready
lisa fryer

Answer 3: Get 4" pots and just plop them in.
SF

Answer 4: I do not think you can
barbara h.

Has anyone tried growing strawberries in NY with these? Nervous the cold weather will be too cold having these exposed in winter (bc not underground)

People used the platers to grow strawberries, tomatoes & etc. However, it might be too cold to leave the strawberries outdoor in NY winter season. The planters can be used indoor, this could be an option.

Thanks. Ted

Is it low enough drip flow rate to use a refillable water container instead of attaching to a spigot?

Yes. I didn't use the drip system. I used a small watering can with a long spout.
Diana Blanke

What types of plants have people used in this to make it look uniform and green?

I grew herbs, radishes, kale, marigolds and lettuce. Then I transplanted them.

Diana Blanke

are the white ones semi translucent? or are they opaque to keep light off the roots?

Answer 1: They are not translucent. Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: Opaque
Stuart Goldstein D.O.

If the top row is anchored to the wall, does it support all other rows? Or do you need to make tons of holes in the wall?

Answer 1: The planters need to be secured on the wall with nails or screws. Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: each section of pots is independently supported. I built a frame that you can anchor at the top
GuyinaRedShirt

Answer 3: Each row has to be anchored separately.
Susan K. Brenner

Answer 4: you need to secure 3 rows -- I did not and the middle tumbled out
barbara h.

If I have an arrangement of many 3-pot units across in 4 rows up and down, is there a need to fill every single pod with plants as plants grow?

Answer 1: Esthetically, that is your choice. Pragmatically, the "pots" are fully formed as one and could be left empty, if you liked. I would caution that the holes to attach them are small, so having one of the "pots" empty might cause a balance issue - if you didn't plant it, you may wish to at least fill it with soil.
Towson Nana

Answer 2: You can try to water from the top and let the top row drain on the row under the top row. But I use a small watering can and water in the morning and let the evening dew water them at night. I don't think they drop much.
Diana Blanke

What is the recommended way for hanging these indoors (ie drywall)? I assume it’s not putting 36 screws into the wall one for each pot?

Answer 1: I would recommend mounting them to a board-plywood or something more aesthetically pleasing, with screws. Then mount that board to studs in the wall.
This will minimize the number of holes in the wall and protect the sheet rock from moisture.
mach1

Answer 2: Please consider securing wood frames on the wall, then secure the planters onto the wood frames.

Thanks. Ted

Is this product only good for smaller plants like herbs and greens, i.e. lettuce, spinach, etc or can you grow cukes, peppers, zucchini etc??

Answer 1: Realistically, I don't think this will grow "ANY" or all vegetables in a healthy way. Some vegetables would grow in a stunted way, while others would flourish. A single zuchini or cucumber plant easily needs a minimum of 3ft x 3ft root space to be healthy and large, but zuchini can be grown in much smaller locations,stunted and with its production limited. (Corm would be out of the question unless you tied them to supports) However, lettuces, herbs, small determinate Patio variety tomatoes, miniature eggplants, Japanese eggplants, rainbow/swiss chard, spinach, steawberries, onions, garlic, green beans and similar types of veggies and flowers with smaller root systems would be possible to grow in these pots with the right kind of soil amendments and pruning to allow the root system to support healthy growth and fruit production on the plants. Also, some of the herbs, flowers, fruits, and veggies that grow as perennials would not likely survive freezing winter temps in a vertical planter in the same way they would with deeper soil and over wintering protections in place.
Teresa Dupuis

Answer 2: It can grow any plants, vegetables, fruits & etc. As long as you move them out when they become too big & heavy for the planters to hold.

Thanks. Ted

Answer 3: I'm not sure, but I just installed it and it's quite shallow. I'm trying a tomato in the lower tier, however Toms have deep roots. I have strawberries and herbs mostly right now.
D.

What are the dimensions of one individual pocket?

Each planter pocket is 6" x 7" x 7".

How big is each pocket and whats the biggest size you make?

I am not the seller I am a personal buyer.

The navigator

I want to mount this on my vinyl fence, will it be able to handle the weight of these?

The planter is light, so it depends on the weight of the plant and soil in the planter to determine if they can be mounted on the vinyl fence. You can also tie the planters onto the fence, there is a hole on each planter pocket for string or wire to go through, it might work.

Thanks. Ted

How big are the pots? Could you use these to grows veggies likes peas and cucumbers?

Answer 1: The planter pocket is 7" (L) x 6" (W) x 5" (H). They can be used to grow vegetables; however, the vegetable cannot be big and too heavy. Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: Herbs yes, veggies I doubt it. They are not much more than 6 inches in diameter
Jen M.

Is there anyway to use this indoors without getting water damage or mold? Live in NJ and would like to grow over the winter.

Answer 1: If you could put the watering hoses close enough to the top, and on the discharge side add hoses to go to the next level below. Then at the bottom you would need to have a collection tube collect the water that does not stay in the system. You might have to put some backing behind it that would protect the wall because it is not perfect.
Sheila Henderson

Answer 2: You need to cover the floor with a plastic sheet, otherwise, the floor will get wet.

Thanks. Ted

Can I hang the set on a Hurricane fence

You can, there are holes in the bottom of the planters, you can use metal strings to tie the planters to the fence.

Thanks. Ted

Is anyone using these for hydroponics? What grow media are you using?

The planters can be used for soil or hydroponics growth. Please check with hydronics supplies on the media to use based on the plants you wish to grow.

Thanks. Ted

What size boards should I use to hang on a brick wall?

Answer 1: The item has 12 sets of 3 pockets planters. Each 3 pockets set is 18" x 7". If you hang the planters as 4 sets horizontally and 3 rows vertically, then the total area is 72" x 21" (18 x4 + 7 x 3). So, the board should be 76" x 25".

Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: I used strapping 1/2 by 3
Richard

Answer 3: 1x2 in should do
Stuart Goldstein D.O.

Answer 4: At least a 2 x 4
palace49owner

Where can I get additional self watering pipe and T-shape dripping holes?

Answer 1: Please try worthgardenshop.com search for self-watering planter.

Thanks. Ted

Answer 2: I got some at Lowe’s. I use my lettuce has done great. I use the Alaska Fish stuff to feed it.
Denise K. LaRue

can i use this for cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes? or would the shallow depth cause root bound suffocation

Answer 1: I did not plant any cherry tomatoes. I planted vines in the hanging pots which hung easily on a lattice wall. The pot had enough room to transfer the vine with roots to pot.
City Gal

Answer 2: Really not suited for plants with large root system or heavy fruit. Best use is to decorate with pops if color from annuals such as pansies. Need watering every day.
Towson Nana

Answer 3: It is too shallow.
barbara h.

Answer 4: Yes, as long as you transfer the produce tto other pots when they grow too big for the planter pockets.

Thanks. Ted

how many pockets do I need for an area of ​​12 feet x 12 feet?

The 9 pockets that I purchased (3 sets of 3 pockets) stacked vertically filled about 3 feet by 3 feet square or 9 square feet A safe estimate is 108 pockets.

Are the screws that came in the package rated for outdoor use? What size drill bit for the plastic anchors?

The screws can be used outdoor. You can try #2 bit. Please see if it fits first before drilling.

Can these be hung on a metal railing? Would like to create a privacy screen.

Yes, they can. There are holes in the back of the planters, you an secure the planters on the rail by tying wires or plastic strings & etc.

Can you get extra drain covers. Not the plugs. I want the ones that let water through to prevent over-watering. It didn't come with 36

Call the company, I'm sure they stand by their product and will send you what was missing.

Diana Blanke

I just installed these and did a test water run. seems that the water ponds/pools in the bottom of each pot. Any problems with this?

As long as the water level isn't high enough to keep the soil wet. This could lead to root rot.
It would be best to drill out the outlet tubes and let them drain.

mach1

For use in an aquaponics setup, how many gallons of water should be in the reservoir with the recirculating pump?

There is no definete answers to your question. The water should drip down slowly from top layers to lower layers. Overflow of water is not recommended.

How many cubic feet of soil is needed to fill all 36 pots directly?

Each pocket can hold about 0.16 cubic foot of soil. 0.16 x 36 = 5.8 cubic feet. Thanks. Ted

What's the weight limit pr pocket? Also, can any pot larger than 4-inch be used? Are usually root-bound.

We suggest 5 lbs per pocket. 5 inches pot is the maximum that will fit into the pocket. Thanks. Ted

Does the water just stay stagnant in the bottom of each pot if you leave them in their 4” nursery pots?

The planter has an tilted angle design, so the water will remain in the bottom ans slowly dripping down.

What is the best way to install these onto a Rick wall?

Assuming you meant brick wall, if so, suggest wood frames are secured to the wall, then secure the plantets onto the woid frames by nails or screws

Can the water be left on continuously, recirculated from a catch basin?

Depending on the plants in the planters, if the plants can withstand the constant flow of water, then OK; if not,, then not a good idea to keep the water flowing. Thanks. Ted

How can I order spare parts? I've tried contacting the seller but they are not responsive. Very frustrating!

Answer 1: Hi. I don't believe that Spare Parts can be ordered, unless you just order another unit. Good item.
RJ

Answer 2: You can buy it in accessories