Connections for an indoor vertical garden – open water circuit
Elements for creating an installation of an indoor green wall with an open water circuit
- Water supply
- Control panel (location)
- Drainage connection (syphon)
- Lighting for plants
1. Water supply
To supply water to a vertical garden, water supply is typically made about 30 centimeters down from the top edge of the garden. It is terminated with a 1/2″ connector with internal thread. The best way is to bring water as close to the center of the green wall as possible. Water is supplied sub-surface.
Water outlet – 12 internal thread. Thread flush with the wall
Water supply integrated with the indoor vertical garden wall
Example of a water connection for an indoor green wall
An example of a water connection for an indoor vertical garden
2. Control panel location
The location for setting up the control system for the vertical garden is essentially neutral. This means it can be done near the green wall or in another location. However, it is essential that water is supplied to the place where the control system and solenoid valve are located. The connection is terminated with a 1/2″ external thread valve. Water is then directed directly to the vertical garden from this point. Water supply should be independent.
Control location for the indoor green wall
Control area for an indoor vertical garden
Method of preparing the location for the control system of an indoor green wall
Example of an implemented control system for an indoor green wall
Example of a mounted control system for an indoor green wall
3. Drainage connection
The execution of the drainage connection depends on the size and height at which the vertical garden begins. Below are links to three websites explaining the installation of connections for each type of green wall.
Ground-level vertical garden
Vertical garden above the floor
Vertical garden above the floor level with a built-in front
4. Lighting for plants
A vertical garden requires light. To illuminate it, artificial light that closely resembles natural light is needed.
The minimum amount of light directed at one square meter of the plant wall is 800 lux. This lighting should have a spectrum to assist plants in the process of photosynthesis. Lamps with a color temperature of 4000K, a color rendering index (CRI) of at least 90, and a luminous flux of 4000 lumens are suitable for illuminating plants on the living wall. For more information on illumination, refer to the section on vertical garden lighting.
More information about vertical gardens can be found on our main page about green walls. You can see our implementations in the gallery of living walls and on the Pinterest portal Vertical Gardens. We invite you to explore the offer of ready-made kits for installing a vertical garden and Vertical Planter PlantaUp panels.