AutoPot XL FlexiPot - 20L

Product detailed description

AutoPot FlexiPot 20 l - fabric pot for stronger roots

FlexiPot 20 l is the smallest member of the AutoPot range of fabric pots and a direct breathable replacement for the plastic 25 l pot in the 1Pot XL family - the round saucer and collar are the same for both. The textile walls let the root zone breathe and the plant grows denser roots than in enclosed plastic, so you can grow a larger plant from a smaller volume.

How air-pruning works

As soon as a root tip reaches the porous wall of the pot, air and light from outside stop it from growing further - so-called air-pruning. The plant then forms a rich secondary, fibrous root structure instead of one long root, with significantly better uptake of moisture and nutrients. It also eliminates the typical circling of roots around the wall that affects plastic pots - so you can grow a larger plant from a smaller volume.

Breathable fabric without BPA and lead

FlexiPot is made from material without BPA and lead, with no odour or leaching. The porous textile improves gas exchange in the substrate, so more oxygen is retained in the root zone. Unlike ordinary fabric bags, FlexiPot has a sturdy base and keeps the plant upright. The pot is durable and reusable: after emptying, let it dry, then brush off dust and fine roots, and for sterilisation you can wash it in a washing machine or in a bath with a peroxide solution.

Where the FlexiPot 20 l belongs

The 20 l textile pot fits into the round saucer and collar of the appropriate size across AutoPot self-watering systems with the AQUAvalve5 valve - for example into the 1Pot XL family (shared dimensions with the 25 l pot) or into the easy2GO kit. When growing in the system, place the copper PotSock Round XL on the bottom of the pot so the roots do not head towards the valve. Place the pot in the saucer so that the fabric does not touch the AQUAvalve.

Substrate and start-up

Always use a freely draining substrate in the FlexiPot; 50/50 mixes have proved effective - for example soil with perlite or coco with expanded clay. Before placing it in the saucer, clean the bottom and walls of substrate. After planting, water the plant, let it drain outside the saucer and root for 7-10 days; only then start the system - the roots will then take care of the water from the saucer themselves.

Dimensions and contents of the pack

• 20 l volume
• top diameter approx. 380 mm, base approx. 280 mm, height approx. 355 mm
• 1x FlexiPot 20 l textile pot

Build a complete system

Want a complete self-watering setup straight away? Go for the ready-made FlexiPot XL system with 47 l tank or the 4 pots; you can expand an individual station with the accessory pack for FlexiPot XL.

Which size to choose

This is the smallest, 20 l version for the 1Pot XL family. For larger plants, choose the FlexiPot 35 l (with its own copper PotSock Round XXL 35 l) or the 50 l version from the XXL family; the largest is the 139 l version.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose a fabric pot instead of a plastic one?

The breathable walls air-prune the roots and the plant forms a denser, fibrous root ball without circling. The result is better uptake of water and nutrients and a larger plant from a smaller volume.

Do I need to use a PotSock with the FlexiPot?

When growing in an AutoPot system, yes - the copper PotSock Round on the bottom prevents roots from growing towards the AQUAvalve valve and keeps the saucer clean.