Standard Cell
- Dimensions
- 400 × 400mm
- Wicking Legs
- 4 wicking legs
- Coverage Area
- 0.16m² per cell
- Best For
- General planters, raised beds
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 | 400mm (L) × 400mm (W) × 150mm (H) |
|---|---|
| Wicking Leg Dimensions | 100mm diameter × 150mm depth |
| Number of Wicking Legs | 4 per cell |
| Wicking Medium | Perlite |
| Material | 100% Recycled Polypropylene (PP) |
| Colour | Black |
| Weight (empty) | 1.8 kg |
| Reservoir Depth | 150mm below cell base |
| Interlocking | Yes — cells tile together seamlessly |
| Country of Manufacture | Australia |
| Warranty | 10 years structural |
| Certifications | AS/NZS 4020 compliant |
Key Features
- Modular 400mm × 400mm tiles — scale to any planter size
- 4 perlite-filled wicking legs per cell for even moisture distribution
- Interlocking design — cells connect to form a continuous reservoir
- Compatible with SIC channels for large-scale in-ground installations
- Retrofits into existing planters and raised beds
- No guesswork — the system self-regulates moisture delivery
- Suitable for trees, shrubs, ornamentals and edible planting
- Easy to install with standard landscape tools
Available Sizes
Cell Size Range
WaterUps® cells are available in multiple sizes to suit planter configurations.
Half Cell
- Dimensions
- 200 × 400mm
- Wicking Legs
- 2 wicking legs
- Coverage Area
- 0.08m² per cell
- Best For
- Narrow planters, edge fills
Quarter Cell
- Dimensions
- 200 × 200mm
- Wicking Legs
- 1 wicking leg
- Coverage Area
- 0.04m² per cell
- Best For
- Pot inserts, small planters
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 — only as needed.
1
Water Stored Below
The reservoir sits below the planting medium. Water is added via an inlet pipe and stored until needed.
2
Capillary Action
Perlite-filled wicking legs draw moisture upward through capillary action — the same process plants use to drink.
3
Root Zone Delivery
Moisture reaches the root zone precisely when needed. Roots grow downward toward the water source.