Q: What is the difference between the STAR AIR and the Happy Bowl hanging pot ?
Two very distinct hanging pots in their style. The hanging pot Happy Bowl (Ø25-30cm, 3 colors White/Taupe/Anthracite, plastic chain, clipped saucer) is larger and in a slightly more accessible range. The hanging pot STAR AIR (Ø20cm, 2 colors Taupe/Black-Anthracite, metal chains, integrated reservoir) is more compact and in a more understated and elegant range — its metal chains and very clean palette immediately distinguish it. For a colorful and festive balcony, the Happy Bowl. For a contemporary and sleek balcony, the STAR AIR.
Q: Do the metal chains risk rusting outdoors?
The chains are made of treated metal for outdoor use and resistant to normal weather conditions. Like any metal exposed to moisture over the long term, occasional wiping after prolonged rainy periods extends their lifespan and maintains their appearance. Under normal balcony usage conditions, they retain their strength and appearance over several seasons.
Q: How does the integrated water reservoir work?
The reservoir stores excess water after watering and gradually diffuses it to the roots according to the plant's needs. For a hanging pot exposed to sun and wind, this system extends the autonomy between waterings by several days depending on the conditions — a very concrete advantage for elevated pots where access for daily watering is less convenient.
Q: Which plants are best suited for this Ø20cm format?
Compact trailing plants are the best suited — ivy geraniums, lobelias, bacopa, small fuchsias, small pelargoniums. Avoid overly large plants or those with deep roots that unbalance the pot or lack root volume. A single well-chosen plant in a Ø20cm pot gives a very neat and elegant result.
Q: Can this pot stay on an exposed balcony all year round?
Yes — balcony & terrace. Polypropylene is tested down to -20 °C and the metal chains withstand the elements. In winter, the lightness of the pot (Small volume, ≤10L) makes it slightly sensitive to strong winds — a slightly sheltered location or bringing it in during a storm is recommended.