A plant wall is a garden where plants grow on a wall. People also call it a green wall or a vertical garden.
In this article, you will read about the benefits, types, and care of a plant wall. Your own plant wall is often easier and faster to set up than you think.
What Are the Benefits of a Plant Wall?
A plant wall has 4 main benefits:
- Clean air – Plants clean the air and give more oxygen.
- Saves space – Plants grow on the wall, so you don’t need floor space.
- Better sound – The wall reduces echo and noise.
- Better focus – Nature helps people feel calm, creative, and full of energy.
“My living room feels more natural now. Everyone sees it right away.” – Steven
What Types of Vertical Gardens Are There?
Plant walls come in different types and styles. You can place them inside or outside. The most common types are pocket, tray, felt and artificial walls.
Plant Wall for Indoors or Outdoors
You may have seen a plant wall in an office or hotel. Now, more people put plant walls in their homes, like in the living room. Outside, plant walls are placed on the side of a house, in the garden, or on a balcony. You can even grow vegetables in an outdoor plant wall.
The 4 Most Common Types of vertical gardens
There are 4 types of vertical gardens you can buy. You can use all of them inside or outside:
- Pocket system – Small fabric pockets hold each plant.
- Tray system – Long boxes with plant pots in a row.
- Fake plant wall – Made from plastic plants or moss.
- Felt system – Plants grow in soft layers of felt.
At Billiwild, we sell the felt system. This system spreads water well. The plants do not sit in small pots. There is a water tank, so you don’t need to give water by hand like with the pocket system.
How to Install a Plant Wall?
The plant wall is easy to install. You can do it yourself or ask us for help.
- Find a good wall.
- Hang the panels on the wall.
- The water tank stands on the floor. You do not need a water connection. You only need a power outlet.
How Do You Take Care of a Plant Wall?
Our Living Oasis also uses the felt system. This means watering and lighting are automatic.
How to Care for a Vertical Garden with a Water System
You only need to do two things:
- Fill the water tank – Do this once a month.
- Trim the plants – Cut back the plants twice a year.
How to Get Your Own Plant Wall
Are you thinking about getting a plant wall? We can help you! Click here to start a live chat with us.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between a plant wall and a vertical garden?
A plant wall is often inside and uses houseplants. A vertical garden can be inside or outside. You can also grow food in a vertical garden.
How much does a plant wall cost?
Our standard model is €950. It includes the plants and lights. The size is 90 cm wide and 240 cm high.
Which plants are best for a vertical garden?
These plants work very well:
- Tradescantia
- Chlorophytum (Spider Plant)
- Boston Fern
- Philodendron Scandens Lime
- Ctenanthe
- Philodendron Birkin
- Asparagus Falcatus
- Maranta
