Q: What is the difference between the STAR SQ and the other pots in the STAR range?
The shape is the fundamental difference. The standard STAR pot (6 sizes) and the STAR HIGH pot (one size) are cylindrical — round shapes with soft lines. The STAR SQ is the only square pot in the range — with right angles and very sharp lines that create a much more architectural and graphic presence. The color palette is also more limited (2 colors vs 5) — an additional sobriety that further emphasizes the very strong character of this pot.
Q: Does this pot have drainage holes?
The STAR SQ is delivered without drilled holes, but includes two overflows in the bottom. Without drilling: ideal cache-pot use. By drilling the two overflows: classic drainage for direct cultivation. With clay balls (argex) added before the substrate: a very effective natural water reserve, following the same principle as the Fence Smile planter in the catalog. Polypropylene is very easy to drill with a standard drill bit.
Q : Which color to choose between Taupe and Anthracite Black?
Depending on the style of the space and the plants. The Taupe is the most natural and warmest — very harmonious with natural materials (wood, stone, terracotta) and plants with warm tones (lavender, roses, Mediterranean herbs). The Anthracite Black is the most graphic and assertive — very strong contrasts with green or flowering foliage plants, and a very strong presence in light-dominated spaces (white walls, light slabs, concrete).
Q : Can this pot stay outside all year round?
Yes — triple use including outdoor garden. Polypropylene is tested down to -20 °C and treated with UV protection in both colors. The matte finish retains its appearance without fading or degrading in the sun. Occasional wiping is sufficient for maintenance.
Q : Can the STAR SQ be combined with other pots from the STAR range?
Yes — and it is even the most recommended composition. Although the STAR SQ only exists in Taupe and Anthracite Black, these two colors are present in the palette of the standard STAR (5 colors) and the STAR HIGH (5 colors). STAR SQ + STAR HIGH in the same color (notably Anthracite Black) create a very strong composition: the imposing square on the ground and the slender cylindrical one next to it.