Round Aquapot Mesh Pond Planting Basket (2L – 17cm x 13.5cm)

Engineered for Superior Aquatic Plant Health

Unlike standard garden pots that stifle root systems underwater, the Round Aquapot is designed specifically to meet the unique demands of pond environments. The spacious 2L capacity offers an ideal home for small-to-medium marginal plants, shallow-water oxygenators, and developing water lilies, allowing them to anchor securely at the base of your pond.

Advanced Mesh for Maximized Circulation

Healthy ponds rely on continuous nutrient exchange. The micro-mesh framework allows pond water to flow effortlessly through the potting media, delivering a steady supply of dissolved oxygen straight to the roots. To prevent soil migration and protect your water clarity, the basket can easily be lined with a hessian square before filling with specialized aquatic compost.

Key Features & Benefits

• Promotes Vigorous Root Growth: Free-flowing water circulation encourages healthy, extensive root structures, resulting in stronger plants and more vibrant seasonal blooms.

• Fish & Wildlife Safe: Injection-molded from heavy-duty, UV-stabilized black plastic that will not leach toxins or degrade under water—100% safe for fish, frogs, and invertebrates.

• Minimizes Soil Washout: Cleverly spaced mesh panels drastically reduce soil erosion into the water column, keeping your pond water clear and pristine.

• Rigid Top Rim: Built with a reinforced structural rim that makes the basket easy to lift, carry, and submerge without warping or breaking.

Pond Planting Best Practices

1. Line the Basket: Line the inside of the Aquapot with a small square of hessian cloth or an aquatic basket liner to keep fine soil particles contained.

2. Add Soil: Fill the pot with a dense, specialized, low-nutrient aquatic compost.

3. Position the Plant: Set your aquatic plant or bulb firmly into the soil, leaving a small gap below the rim.

4. Anchor with Gravel: Top dress the soil with a 2cm layer of washed pond gravel or shingle. This stops pond fish from digging up the roots and keeps the pot anchored flat on the pond floor.

Specifications

• Brand: Aquapot

• Shape: Round

• Volume Capacity: 2 Litres

• Diameter: 17 cm

• Height: 13.5 cm

• Material: Heavy-duty, UV-resistant plastic

• Color: Black