Q: What is the removable insert and how does it work?
The insert is a removable inner pot that fits into the top part of the GREAT pot. The plant is planted in the insert — only this volume (Medium, 11-30L) is filled with substrate. The lower part of the GREAT pot, below the insert, remains empty. Concrete advantages: much less substrate needed (significant savings for a pot of H70-85cm), a total weight significantly reduced compared to a full pot, and above all, a plant that is very easy to remove and replace — you simply take out the insert, change the plant, and put the insert back in place. The empty lower part can also be weighted with sand, gravel, or pebbles to improve the stability of the pot — particularly useful on a balcony exposed to the wind for this very tall format (H70-85cm).
Q: What plants are best suited for this very tall pot?
Vertical and moderately sized plants are best suited — those whose height is proportionate to that of the pot. For H70cm: compact ficus, dracaenas, tall sansevieria, strelitzia. For H85cm: larger ficus, medium palms, potted bamboo. The Medium volume insert limits the maximum size of the plant to what this volume can support in substrate.
Q: Can this pot stay on a balcony in winter?
Yes — balcony & terrace included. Polypropylene is tested down to -20 °C. For outdoor use with drainage, drill the'insert AND the pot with a standard drill bit. For balconies exposed to wind, weighting the empty lower part with sand or gravel significantly improves the stability of this very tall column. A slightly sheltered location is still recommended in strong winds.
Q: Is the matte finish the same as that of the STAR range?
Yes — the same neat matte finish that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. The same colors (White, Taupe, Black-Anthracite) are also available in the STAR range, allowing for a composition of space with GREAT and STAR pots in the same finish and shades.
Q: Which size to choose between H70cm and H85cm?
Depending on the ceiling height or available space and the desired plant. The Ø36xH70cm is very suitable for spaces with ceiling heights of 2.5 to 3m — a very elegant proportion. The Ø38xH85cm is for higher spaces or outdoor areas without height constraints — an even more monumental presence. Both formats work very well in side-by-side composition.