Do I need a green thumb for a Living Plant Display?

No, a green thumb is not required. The plants water themselves via capillary action — nothing can be over-watered or dried out. Hotchin also only selects plants that reliably thrive indoors.

Where can I hang the Living Plant Display?

The Hotchin Living Plant Display can be hung anywhere indoors with sufficient daylight (even indirect). Direct heater airflow and harsh midday sun are not ideal.

How It Works | Living Plant Display by Hotchin Hamburg

The watering principle

Capillary action — nature as the pump

No electricity. No technology. No maintenance. Just physics that has been working in every plant for millions of years.

Living Plant Display with 2-litre water reservoir — the invisible gardener

Like an invisible gardener that never sleeps.

The 2-litre water reservoir sits at the bottom of the planter. You fill it once — then forget about it for up to 2 weeks.

What happens next is capillary action: the Greentexx growing fabric draws the water upward from below — exactly as much as the plants need. No more, no less. Each plant drinks on its own, when it's thirsty.

The result: no overwatering — the most common mistake in plant care. No drying out — not even when you're on holiday. Just healthy plants that grow day by day.

2-litre water reservoir — supplies 4 to 6 plants for up to 14 days
Manual system — no electricity, no Wi-Fi, no service contract
Greentexx growing fabric — breathable and moisture-regulating

Installation in 3 steps

As easy as a picture frame.

One screw, one rail, one display. That's all you need — no specialist, no toolbox, no professional drill.

Template with Z-clip being screwed to the wall

Rail on the wall

Use the included template to mark two drill holes precisely on the wall. Then fix the Z-clip with two screws — done.

≈ 5 minutes

Back of the Living Plant Display with Z-clip

Hang the display

The matching Z-clip sits on the back of the display. Hook it onto the rail — like a picture frame. Straight and secure immediately.

≈ 1 minute

Fill in water

Pour 2 litres of water into the reservoir — done. The plants are already in place with roots established. Enjoy your living plant wall right away.

≈ 1 minute

Material & quality

What's really inside your display.

Every Living Plant Display is assembled by hand in Hamburg — from materials we have deliberately selected for longevity and plant health.

Fiberstone frame

High-quality composite of stone powder and polyester resin. Lightweight, frost-resistant, UV-stable — and visually and tactilely indistinguishable from natural stone. Available in white, grey, and black.

Greentexx growing fabric

Specialist fabric for vertical greening. Breathable, moisture-regulating, root-friendly. Holds the plants in place while letting roots and water circulate evenly.

Z-shape mounting rail

Sturdy metal rail with a precise Z-profile. For the Ø 50 cm size, two rails provide maximum stability; the Ø 40 cm uses one rail. Together they safely carry the roughly 9 kg of the filled display — and can be removed at any time.

Real plants from Europe

Curated and planted, ready to enjoy. No artificial plants, no stabilised mosses. Per display, 4 (Ø 40 cm) or 6 (Ø 50 cm) selected indoor plants — chosen to suit location and light conditions.

What's included

What arrives at your door — and what to do with it.

Ready-planted

Your display arrives complete with established plants, substrate, and water reservoir. Unpack — and the plant wall is here.

Installation set

Mounting rail, drilling template, screws, and wall plugs. Plus an illustrated 3-step guide.

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Care instructions

What to do and when — all on one page. Refill, occasional dusting, a check on the plants every few months. That's it.

Frequently asked

What customers often ask us.

Everything you should know before your Living Plant Display arrives.

How often do I need to refill the water?

Typically every 10 to 14 days. The 2-litre water reservoir lasts up to 2 weeks — depending on location, room temperature, and plant species.

What happens when I go on holiday?

With a fully filled water reservoir, your display easily handles two weeks unattended. For longer trips we recommend a fresh top-up just before you leave — that gets you up to three weeks without any concern.

Do I need a green thumb?

No. That's exactly the idea. The plants water themselves via capillary action — you can't overwater anything, and nothing dries out. We also only select plants that reliably thrive indoors.

What tools do I need for installation?

A drill and a screwdriver. That's it. We include the drilling template, screws, and wall plugs. For masonry walls, we recommend a masonry bit — for plasterboard, standard heavy-duty plugs.

Where can I hang the display?

Anywhere indoors with sufficient daylight — direct or indirect. Avoid direct heater airflow and harsh midday sun.

Short video: How the display hangs securely on the wall →

Do I need electricity or a water connection?

No. The Living Plant Display is a fully manual system. No pump, no hose, no power outlet, no Wi-Fi. Just fill in water — physics does the rest.

What happens if a plant dies?

Individual plants can easily be replaced — we supply replacement plants on request. For business customers, we also offer care contracts with regular on-site check-ups.

Can the display be moved later?

Yes. Simply lift it off the rail — like a picture frame. Mount a second rail in the new location, hang the display, done. Relocating is no problem.

A plant wall
that takes care of itself.

Capillary action — nature as the pump

Like an invisible gardener that never sleeps.