Is the hydroponic terraplanter working well? (Vertplanter 3 month update)
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- Опубліковано 19 січ 2023
- Is the Hydroponic terraplanter working well? (Vertplanter 3 month update)
First Vertplanter scaping video - • Hydroponic Scaping wit...
The Hydroponic planter from Vertplanter turns to be high maintenancejust like my DIY terraplanter from Feb 2022
Here's the video link for that build - • DIY Terra Planter anyo...
The excess water diffused from the body of the planter collects in the bottom tray and I have to empty it out everyday to avoid spillage which sometimes still happens. I use this water for my houseplants and fill up the planter container with fresh RO water. I use reverse osmosis water to avoid white calcium deposits from on the planter body from hard water. I still get some white spots which I brush away to keep the surface as spotless as possible. I must mention here that I have removed the floaters and the driftwood piece and placed back the lid on the container. This is to prevent the open stagnant water from becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes. As far as the plants are concerned they are doing ok but not great. The Ferns has lost a lot of leaves. However there is some new growth as well. The Dendrobium has lost some color but has not dried up. The moss wraps are still green but not in the best of health. I think the thickness of the wrapping is preventing even seepage of water. If I have to rescape this in future I will need to apply thinner sheets of moss for better absorption. I would like to mention here that I am using the DOOA liquid based fertiliser for the plants mounted on the Vertplanter. I have missed out mentioning this point on the video.
If you have been wanting to get a hydroponic planter for yourself, this video is not intended to discourage you in any way. If you do not mind a bit of green activity everyday then you can surely consider the Vertplanter.
This is a different way of growing plants and it involves a learning curve. I am learning and improving my understanding on it as well.
There are many ways of planting it and several factors involved. The seepage mechanism is designed to work well and overall the product looks good.
If everything comes together and works favourably, this can really transform into a beautiful planted sculpture for your home.
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Thank you, this is so helpful. I had only seen reviews of people that had just received it, but seeing how much daily upkeep is required is super important in making an informed decision.
Thanks for the update. I was interested in these as a low maintenance option but it seems anything but that. Concept clearly better then reality.
You are welcome. Thanks
I've got a few of these growing nicely in Melbourne which isn't very humid either. The trick is to bundle all the roots for each prop in spagnum moss with a rubber band. Then another rubber band to attach the prop/spagnum ball to the planter It won't take long until a thick mat of roots develops and holds everything together. Once you've got a thick root mat you can just slice it with a knife and insert a new rooted cutting.
The rubber band perish and disappear over a few months.
Spider plants, monsteras, syngoniums and orchids all seem to love it .
But the dripping water problem is solved that way? Btw you use the exact one and not use any glass? I am considering dooa too, not sure which one would be better.
I bought a Tevaplanter that is very similar to this and have the same challenges.
I am sure
Thank you for your update 👏👍
You are welcome. Thanks
I have mine inside of an ikea greenhouse with a pebbles in the bottom, I usually just let the water from my tevaplanter overflow into that and they seem to really enjoy it including the plants just in the greenhouse with it
maybe you could get a larger dish to put it in that would be able to hold the water as it leaks out, you could cover that dish in plants to extend the scape
I think placing this in a glass chamber would help to maintain humidity .. like a closed system
Yes like I did here ua-cam.com/video/QKxyM6C6Q0U/v-deo.htmlsi=Dj-YqGOBg0eAflxO
Thanks for update and god being honest ❤🌿😊
Thanks. It is what it is
So far this product seems to kinda suck tbh, thank you for your review
Thanks. I am not writing it off yet. I am learning more about the product and plan to tweak things a bit to get better results.
I do not have one of these planters but is there a problem if you were to add appropriate liquid fertilizer ?
You can add liquid fertiliser
How does this one compare to the other terra planter you made? Did that one have the same issues?
I just planted the gen 2 and currently under observation.
@@TheUrbanNemophilist Did the gen 1 also have issues with water overflowing the saucer? The gen 1 being the one in your video ‘DIY terra planter anyone can build’. Just asking cause I found one at the thrift store (not tevaplanter brand) and wondering how it might do.
@@QuinnKuntzgen 1 had overflow issues. Gen 2 is not having that issue so far
wait a min , can a orchid handle constant wetness at the roots ? which species is that
Dendrobium aggregatum
R.O. water might be the problem. It might not be nutritious enough for the plants...
Thats correct hence I have been using liquid based ferts as mentioned in the description.
@@TheUrbanNemophilist I tought it was the same subject due to same words that included in the video but the description was more detailed. And great work I hope it helps your plants.
this is a cheap DIY product. buy the official Tevaplanter [formerly called Terraplanter] - this doesn't leak!!
The generation two has less seepage ua-cam.com/video/NU1ZmfAlYXc/v-deo.html
This is a terrible product. I usually buy a nearly identical in size and shape product that is produced locally for 15 times less money. Yes. You heard that right. 15 times less expensive. And who would have guessed? Those work perfectly. The seepage of water is minimal and the moss and plants thriving like crazy. Actually its exclusively on these types of containers that I can grow some really hard to keep species. That constant and exaggerate wetness at the surface has killed nearly all of those Dendrobium lindleyi roots. That type of orchid is not suitable to a project like that. Other orchids are.
Can you please make a short video on one of your pot please