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Water Stored Below
The reservoir sits below the planting medium. Water is added via an inlet pipe and stored until needed.
Product Specifications
WaterUps Wicking Cells
A modular sub-surface reservoir system designed for raised beds, planters, rooftops and commercial landscapes. WaterUps Wicking Cells deliver water directly to the root zone while reducing evaporation and ongoing maintenance.
We retrofitted WaterUps cells into 60 existing street planters. Within 6 months, plant mortality dropped to near zero and watering visits were reduced dramatically.
- Landscape Manager, North Sydney Council
Technical Specifications
WaterUps Wicking Cell
| Cell Dimensions | 403mm (L) Γ 403mm (W) Γ 133mm (H) with a 658mm (Inlet Pipe) |
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| Cells | 1 standard cell included |
| Wicking Medium | Perlite |
| Material | 100% Recycled Polypropylene (PP) |
| Colour | Black |
| Weight (empty) | 2.2 kg |
| Reservoir Capacity | 15L |
| Installation Depth | 750mm |
| Country of Manufacture | Australia |
| Warranty | 10 years structural |
| Certifications | ISO 9001 compliant |
Key Info
- 50% more root growth in the first 3 months alone!
- 30% Improved canopy growth year on year for the first 3 years βΆ Trees 2 x larger than trees not planted in our tree reservoir
- Save 90% on plant stock. Younger, smaller stock can be used because they establish faster and better
- 75% reduction in watering schedule for the first 18 months βΆ Save labour
- Up to 80% less water usage than current above ground methods βΆ Save water
- Suitable for all tree species, works in poor / dry soil environments
- Suitable for grow bags and early plant establishment βΆ Cut out of the bag and put directly in the ground
- Easy to install with standard landscape tools
The Science
How Wicking Cells Deliver Water
Wicking is a water-efficient growing method that draws moisture up from a subsurface reservoir directly to plant roots β only as needed.
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Capillary Action
Perlite-filled wicking legs draw moisture upward through capillary action β the same process plants use to drink.
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Root Zone Delivery
Moisture reaches the root zone precisely when needed. Roots grow downward toward the water source.