Chia
Salvia hispanica
Growing Method : Sowing 1
Watch the Chia Grow video tutorial for a successful grow.
Important Tip* Use fresh & healthy seeds, fill the vessel with water and maintain a high level for the first week. Lightly spray the top section of seeds to encourage uniform sprouting.
Chia grows quickly but has a short lifespan, making it an ideal, educational experience for beginners or kids. Always use fresh seeds, as old ones won't sprout and may rot.
Placement All Over
Growth Speed 1-2 Weeks
Partial Sun
60ºF (15ºC) to 80ºF (27ºC)
Fertilize Once A Month
Ficus bonsai
Ficus microcarpa
Growing Method : Replanting
Ficus bonsai trees, adaptable to growing on rocks and other trees in nature, thrive on the tevaplanter, making them suitable for beginners. For best results, trim smaller roots during mounting to encourage new growth on the vessel's surface, creating a distinctive appearance as roots wrap around it. Note, these plants need abundant light, including direct sunlight.
Middle to Lower
Growth Speed 2-3 Months
Partial Shade - Bright Light
50ºF (10ºC) to 80ºF (26ºC)
Fertilize Once A Month
Watercress
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
Growing Method : Sowing
Watercress, or cress, is simple to cultivate and visually appealing with its lush sprouts on the vessel. Grown primarily for its quick and striking sprouting process, it offers an educational glimpse into plant development from seeds to maturity, captivating for kids. The sprouting method involves sowing on the tevaplanter, with a complete life cycle spanning 2-3 weeks.
Placement All Over
Growth Speed 1-2 Weeks
Partial Shade - Bright Light
60ºF (15ºC) to 80ºF (26ºC)
Fertilize Every 2-3 Weeks
Dwarf umbrella tree
Schefflera
Growing Method : Replanting
The Shefflera, a large bush/tree, was experimentally grown on the tevaplanter. A small cutting mounted on the vessel quickly adapted, with roots enveloping the tevaplanter and displaying an attractive appearance. Various Shefflera types can be grown using replanting or stem cutting methods after water propagation. This plant thrives in bright light or direct sunlight.
Placement Mid-Planter
Growth Speed 3+ Months
Partial Shade - Bright Light
60ºF (15ºC) to 80ºF (26ºC)
Fertilize Every 2-3 Weeks
Amaranthus
Amaranthus viridis
Growing Method : Sowing
The Aamaranthus are commonly referred to as pigweeds and have very beautiful purple spouts. We grow these plants mainly for sprouting purposes due to its very quick and beautiful process. Its a very nice development to watch the growing cycle from seeds to plants which is also educational to kids. The method used to start sprouting on the tevaplanter is by sowing and the entire life cycle will be around 2-3 weeks
Placement All Over
Growth Speed 1-2 Weeks
Partial Sun
60ºF (15ºC) to 80ºF (27ºC)
Fertilize Once A Month
Grass / tall fescue
Festuca arundinacea
Growing Method : Sowing
To grow grass on a tevaplanter, mix dry seeds with agar-agar to adhere them to the surface. Germination takes about 10 days, and the grass can thrive for years. This easy, cool method is great for beginners.
Placement All Over
Growth Speed 1-2 Weeks
Partial Sun
40ºF (4ºC) to 78ºF (25ºC)
Fertilize every Two Weeks
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A sustainable, self-watering planter that mimics the natural habitat of plants, allowing them to grow on the surface without soil.
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A sustainable, self-watering planter that mimics the natural habitat of plants, allowing them to grow on the surface without soil.
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A sustainable, self-watering planter that mimics the natural habitat of plants, allowing them to grow on the surface without soil.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
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What makes tevaplanter unique?
The tevaplanter is unique because it uses a specially engineered porous ceramic that slowly releases water, letting plants grow on the outside without soil.
Just fill the inner chamber and place seeds or plants on the surface. Roots naturally cling and drink from the moisture within. It’s durable, non-toxic, and designed to create the ideal low-maintenance home for plant growth.
What's In The Box?
- Tevaplanter vessel (porous ceramic planter)
- Ceramic lid
- Ceramic Base
- Rubber Bands (for plant mounting)
- Getting-started guide
How do plants get their nutrients or fertilizer?
Plants on the tevaplanter get their nutrients through liquid fertilizer sprayed directly onto the roots on the outside surface. The water inside provides moisture, and the fertilizer you spray gives them the nutrients they need to grow.
Do NOT add fertilizer into the tevaplanter water chamber.
What kinds of plants can I grow?
You can grow a wide variety of plants on the tevaplanter, especially ones that enjoy steady moisture on their roots. Popular choices include:
- Mosses & microgreens (chia, watercress, flax, mustard, buckwheat)
- Orchids (like Paphiopedilum, which grow very well)
- Ferns
- Vining plants
- Small tropical plants
- Aroids (certain species adapt nicely)
How long can a plant live for on the tevaplanter
A plant can live on the tevaplanter for years as long as it’s a species suited to this style of growing and you keep up with basic care (refilling water and spraying nutrients).
Some plants like mosses, ferns, vining species, and Paphiopedilum orchids can thrive long-term and stay healthy for multiple years on a single tevaplanter.
There’s no fixed lifespan, the plant will keep growing as long as it’s the right type and its needs are met.