Treat each module like a conventional plant pot! Each PHI-POT module in the system is watered with a watering can, just like any conventional flowerpot. Since each module has drainage holes, excess water flows into the lower modules and is collected by the saucer at the very bottom.

We recommend watering each module with a small amount of water, starting from the top and gradually reducing the quantity for the lower modules. Depending on the substrate and the amount of water applied, it might not even be necessary to water the very bottom modules directly. This method gives you more precise control over the watering dose for each module, keeping in mind that excess water will drain down through the drainage holes to the modules below. It’s generally more effective to water small amounts more often than large amounts infrequently.

Finally, we suggest using a particularly well-draining substrate in the bottom module.

We do not recommend watering all modules solely from the top module. This approach doesn’t allow for precise dosing per plant and is often ineffective: water may quickly create internal channels in the substrate, bypassing the root zones and failing to saturate the soil properly.

PHI-POT can function as both, depending on your preference and needs.

• As a system of stackable pots, the modules are filled directly with substrate, allowing you to plant species right in them. This option makes the most of the system’s capacity and versatility.
• As a system of stackable planters, the modules can hold individual pots inside. While this limits some functionality, it can be more practical for easier watering or plant replacement.

This way, Phi-Pot adapts to different growing styles and levels of maintenance according to what works best for you.

The box contains a QR code that links to assembly videos in multiple languages. We’ve avoided printing a physical manual for environmental reasons.

To ensure a Phi-Pot of optimal stability:

• Keep it balanced! Mix heavy and light plants conveniently on all sides to avoid leaning.
• Use lightweight soil for the growing area (to reduce weight farther from the system’s axis) and fill the trunk completely with a denser substrate, such as gravel or stones (to improve stability), in the bottom half of the system’s modules.
• Avoid environments susceptible to external disturbances. (e.g., wind exposure, pets, children, earthquakes, etc.).
• Use a suitable stabilization base and cover it with weight.

Professional tip: A fastening system can be used with a solid bar nailed to the ground or attached to a concrete structure that passes through the PHI-POT modules along their central axis, or a facade anchoring system to increase the stacking height beyond the recommended limits – but only at your own risk. Please note that the materials and mechanical/structural solution you choose must be resistant to corrosion, solar radiation, humidity, and mechanical loads, among other factors.

For a system with a properly installed suitable stabilization base, such as the Base L, well-balanced weights, and an environment free of external disturbances. (e.g., wind exposure, pets, children, earthquakes, etc.), we recommend a PHI-POT system with a maximum height of 12 modules.

Always prioritize stability!

A PHI-POT system with N modules will measure approximately N × 14 cm, where N is the number of modules in your system. For example, a PHI-POT system with 6 modules (N = 6) has a height of 84 cm (6 x 14 cm).

The diversity of preferences and needs of our current and potential customers regarding saucers is very broad, encompassing different shapes, sizes, materials, and colors. Given this variety, which we cannot cover with our own product, we have developed Base M and Base L. These bases are designed to integrate with the extensive range of saucers already available on the market.

Absolutely! You only need access to the top module’s interior, so simply remove the plant and soil from that one module.

Yes, it’s possible!, but you’ll need access to the interior of the modules where you want to divide the system.

Technically, it’s possible as long as you can access the interior of the modules where they join. If both systems lack plants and substrate, and the PHI-POT system to be placed on top consists of relatively few modules, you can do it yourself. Otherwise, it’s advisable to have two people. If the upper PHI-POT system has many units and plants, it can be a challenging task requiring strength and patience. To facilitate this operation, tactile markers (like Braille symbols) have been added to the connectors to identify the the holes with the threads.

Technically, yes—you can. However, depending on your setup, you might need to leave a gap between the bottom module and the saucer to allow the watering tube to pass through. Each module features two drain holes, each with a 10mm diameter. One of these is vertically aligned throughout the entire system, enabling you to install the watering tube in a loop configuration.

Yes, of course, though always at your own risk. Please note that the materials and mechanical/structural solution you choose must be resistant to corrosion, solar radiation, humidity, and mechanical loads, among other factors.