Green wall or hydroponic system

The modern world that surrounds us is characterized by accelerated population growth, as well as rapid urbanization processes. Two factors, which, together, create for us the familiar catalyst for the need to grow plants in enclosed spaces. This is because the growth of various plant species has always been an essential component of various cultures and lifestyles, both in Eastern and Western cultures. Growing plants in modern urban spaces has countless design advantages, and today, it is already quite safe to say that this is an area that is gaining momentum against the background of the desire to integrate natural vegetation in private homes, hotels, private and public offices, institutions, and so on.

As a result of this need, various methods have developed for growing plants in protected spaces, with the two leading methods in the field being soil-based green walls and green walls based on hydroponic systems. This article will discuss these two innovative methods, their advantages, and their adaptation to different needs.

Green walls

You probably know them as green walls, vertical walls, or by other names, which does not prevent the principle that governs them from remaining the same – a system of individual flowerpots or “growing pockets”, connected to create a green and vegetal screen, which can be placed as a freestanding stand or when screwed to the wall(s). Green walls can be used as a partition to separate spaces or for concealment, and even as a unique decorative element, in places where a green “spot” is needed to complete the design of the space. In fact, the greatness of green walls is their purpose – decoration and aesthetics.

Green walls are roughly divided into two types, based on the type of nutrition that the plants growing in them receive – a soil-based green wall and a hydroponic green wall. Unlike soil-based green walls (which enjoy a normal growth rate and are not dependent on the electrical system), hydroponic green walls suffer from more complex and problematic maintenance, an accelerated growth rate, and, of course, dependence on the electrical irrigation system, with all the disadvantages that this entails. Therefore, hydroponic green walls are less suitable for use for ornamental purposes.

If so, when, after all, is it more correct and appropriate to prefer their use?

Green walls based on hydroponics systems

In contrast to the advantages of green walls based on a soil substrate for ornamental purposes, hydroponic systems prove to be very effective in growing herbs and even vegetables.

Remember the problem of the accelerated growth rate of hydroponic green walls?

In this case, the accelerated growth Exactly This is a significant advantage, as the hydroponic system (which aims to grow plants based on water and fertilizer only) allows for rapid plant growth, while reducing its exposure to pests to the minimum possible. These systems can also be applied and installed as wall coverings, as a system installed on a roof or balcony, and as a living and useful partition.