Planting instructions - Mirror

To keep your pot for years and enjoy it in perfect condition, just follow a few simple rules.

Because plant substrate is acidic, the soil should not come into direct contact with steel.

Pots for outdoor use

Direct planting

1.Clear the specially prepared drainage holes on the bottom of the pot.

2.Line the inside with garden membrane or liquid membrane. The drainage hole must stay clear, so pierce the membrane in the right place.

3.Place expanded clay aggregate at the bottom of the pot.

4.Pour soil over the layer of expanded clay aggregate
and plant your plant in it.

Indirect planting – using an insert

1.If you'd rather not have holes in the pot, you can plant into the original nursery pot or any other plastic insert.

2.Pour expanded clay aggregate into the bottom of the pot.

3.Then place the plant, still in its insert, inside.

4.To hide the insert, cover it with expanded clay aggregate.

Pots for indoor use

Direct planting

1.Line the inside of the pot with garden membrane or liquid membrane.

2.Pour a layer of expanded clay aggregate into the bottom of the pot.

3.Then plant your plant and cover it with soil.

Indirect planting – using an insert

1.Pour expanded clay aggregate into the bottom of the pot.

2.Then place the plant, still in its insert, inside.

3.To hide the insert, cover it with expanded clay aggregate (recommended) or soil.

Planting in a tall pot

When planting in a tall pot, don't line the entire inside with membrane — only the upper part, to about 40 cm from the top edge, so that excess water doesn't drain all the way to the bottom.

In this case you can fill the bottom of the pot with, for example, polystyrene, polyurethane foam or expanded clay aggregate, and only then lay the membrane over that prepared layer.

Note! To keep the pot stable, it's worth
adding some weight to the bottom.

Using membrane

Line the inside of the pot thoroughly with garden membrane. Tuck any excess material under the rim so it stays hidden, or trim it off.

Using liquid membrane

You can also protect the inside of the pot with what's known as liquid membrane (available from DIY stores). This is a substance designed to create a waterproof barrier. Apply it with a brush. It's best to build the barrier up in two coats. Once the first has dried, apply the second at right angles to it.

Using expanded clay aggregate

Horticultural expanded clay aggregate is a porous granular material with a high capacity for absorbing moisture. Spread across the bottom of the pot, it creates a reservoir of moisture and stops the plant's roots from staying in constant contact with excess water. It acts as drainage. Expanded clay aggregate is chemically inert — it doesn't change the pH of the substrate and is also resistant to any mould or fungal growth, which lowers the risk of plant infections.

Expanded clay aggregate
is available
in our shop
in packs of
5 l / 10 l / 25 l / 50 l

Buy here

Insulating the pot with polystyrene

To protect plant root systems from freezing in winter, it's worth insulating pots that stay outdoors through the cold months. The best approach is to line the inner walls with a layer of insulation about 2–3 cm thick.

Moving the pot

When moving a planted pot, never lift it by the rim.

Watering

With indirect planting, remember to water the spot where
the part of the substrate inside the insert is located.

Keeping it clean

Clean with clean water (or glass cleaner if needed) using a soft sponge or cloth. Do not use solvents or citrus-based cleaners.