FAQ
How to use
- barcelona trough (40, 50, 70 or 90 cm) with the barcelona balcony hook
- green basics trough (40, 50, 60 or 80 cm) with the green basics metal balcony hook
We recommend filling all four legs of the grow table with clay beads. As soon as the legs are filled with clay beads, you can fill the entire grow table with potting soil and start planting! This will prevent the legs from becoming clogged with potting soil, and the floor from getting too dirty and will ensure excess water can easily drain through the clay beads.
Yes! All elho pots are UV-resistant, and our outdoor collection is also frost-resistant. They can withstand winter temperatures as low as -20°C and cope well with hot summer days.
If you’d like to get the very best out of your pot, you can take a few extra steps:
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Make sure excess water can drain away. If your outdoor pot doesn’t have drainage holes yet, you can easily drill them yourself. This prevents water from freezing inside and causing damage.
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We also recommend placing your pot in a stable spot – or moving it – during extreme weather conditions.
All flower bridges sizes 30cm & 60cm from elho are suitable for balcony railings of up to 6cm max. The handy fixators that we supply allow you to securely attach the flower bridge onto the railing. It is that easy!
Some pots with a raised bottom can be filled with sand to increase stability. You can recognise these pots by a small opening at the bottom and the black stopper that comes with them.
To fill the pot, simply turn it upside down and use a funnel to add shell sand. After filling, close the opening with the stopper. The stopper is designed to let excess water drain away, so there’s no need to drill extra holes – very convenient!
To secure the stopper properly, we recommend applying a little extra pressure or using a rubber mallet. If it still doesn’t fit easily, place the stopper in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes – this will make the material more flexible and easier to insert.
If you’ve lost your stopper, we’ll happily send you a replacement free of charge. Click here to request a new stopper.
You can also watch this video to see how to fill your pot with sand and insert the black stopper:
Are you looking for a matching saucer for your pot? Check out the range of saucers and the recommended combinations on the product pages, or contact our customer service to find out which saucer is suitable for your flowerpot!
Yes, you can safely put your elho pot in the dishwasher! We recommend using a 40-degree maximum program. This ensures that your elho pot remains beautiful and retains its quality for a long time. Always nice to give your pot a good clean!
The happy herbs has been designed so you can place a plant container directly inside – either 13 cm or 15 cm in diameter. This means you don’t need to repot your herbs, which makes it super easy and convenient!
Want to see how it works? Watch this short video for the step-by-step instructions:
All loft planters come with a built-in water reservoir. This clever system makes sure your plant never gets too much water. Excess rainwater is collected in the reservoir so the roots don’t sit in water. Whenever needed, the roots can draw from the reservoir — keeping your plant happy and healthy!
Any overflow is safely drained away through the outlet pipe. You don’t need to drill any holes yourself – we’ve already taken care of that in every loft product.
Watch the instruction video to see how it works.