AutoPot 1Pot XL system 2 pots incl. 47L plastic tank

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AutoPot 1Pot XL for 2 pots - two plants, one tank, no daily maintenance

Are you growing two large plants on a balcony or in a small tent? AutoPot 1Pot XL for two 25L pots serves both from one 47L tank. It is among the most water-efficient irrigation systems in the world, and gravity and the AQUAvalve valve take care of watering - without a pump, electricity or a timer. You can leave the plants unattended for weeks.

How the irrigation works

Each module is controlled by the AQUAvalve valve. After connection to the tank, the valve opens the supply and lets the tray fill with water to the preset level of 20 mm - by gravity alone, without pumps, mains pressure, electricity or timers. Until the plant uses up all the water in the tray, AQUAvalve does not allow replenishment. The plant therefore goes through a wet and dry cycle, which supports healthy roots; once the tray is empty, the process repeats.

Recommended substrates

A free-draining substrate is always used in the 1Pot XL. The following 50/50 mixes have proven effective:

• Soil and perlite mix - 50/50
• Soil and expanded clay mix - 50/50
• Coco fibre and perlite mix - 50/50
• Coco fibre and expanded clay mix - 50/50
• Rockwool and expanded clay mix - 50/50

If you use expanded clay, rinse the pebbles with water first - some types are not pH-stable and may increase the pH of the water in the tray. Before placing the pot into the saucer, clean the bottom and sides of substrate to maintain the correct function of the AQUAvalve valve.

Tank set-up and start-up

Place the tank (47L plastic tank) at least 150 mm above the highest AQUAvalve valve. If the water level drops to 1/3 of the original volume, top it up - and never let the tank dry out completely. After planting, water the plants and allow them to root for 7-10 days; only then start the system. A stronger root system will then take care of the water in the tray itself. The bottom of the 1Pot XL pot is round (unlike the square bottom of the smaller 1Pot), so you can easily turn a large plant directly in the saucer.

For placing the tank, the Garland plastic stool is suitable - it raises it to the required height above the valves.

Mineral and organic fertilisers

You can dose both mineral and organic fertilisers through the tank and distribution system. With organic fertilisers, also add a water pump to the tank (run for 15 min every 2 h) so that the nutrients do not settle, and each time the tank is emptied, flush the distribution system and clean the tank, pump and filter. With mineral fertilisers, operation is the simplest and maintenance-free.

Care for the AQUAvalve valve

AQUAvalve is a simple but very effective device that requires careful handling - keep the valve and tray clean and free of obstructions. At the end of the season, wash the valve in warm soapy water (an old toothbrush helps). Push limescale out of the nozzle with a paper clip or blow it through; never clean it with a drill - you would destroy the valve.

Package contents

• 1x 47L plastic tank with lid
• 2x 1Pot XL module (25L pot, 1Pot XL tray, 1Pot XL lid - saucer cover)
• 2x 1Pot XL pack (AQUAvalve5 cam, Root Control Disc, tubing, grommets and connectors)
• instructions for use

Expansion and accessories

You can expand the system over time with the 1Pot XL module, add replacement pots as a 25L pot and find missing parts in the accessory box. For roots and a cleaner saucer, choose the PotSock Round XL, a copper sleeve for the 25L XL pot.

Which size to choose

This set serves 2 plants. A smaller set is available as 1Pot XL for 1 pot; if you plan to expand, choose the 1Pot XL for 4 pots. The system body is the same in all sizes; the number of modules and tank volume differ.

Frequently asked questions

Do both plants share one tank?

Yes. Both saucers are connected to a shared 47L tank and each is controlled by its own AQUAvalve valve. Each plant therefore takes only as much water as it uses itself - they do not affect each other.

What substrate is suitable for the 1Pot XL?

Always a free-draining 50/50 mix - soil/perlite, soil/expanded clay, coco/perlite, coco/expanded clay or Rockwool/expanded clay. Permeability is key for alternating the wet and dry cycle.

Can the set be expanded for more plants?

Yes, by adding another 1Pot XL module. If you are planning a larger growing setup, choose the version for 4 or 6 pots straight away.