Installing NUAGE3 Vertical Planter

  1. Simply mount water reservoir making sure it is perfectly levelled on the wall using the wall anchors and the rubberized metal washers provided, or, our ULTRA Suction Cups*. Please ensure that the anchors and wall structure can support a total weight up to 10kg (22.5lbs)

  2. Secure each pods in the water reservoir by pushing the rubber grommets at either sides of pots.

  3. Set up the irrigation by tying a knot in the middle of the wick. Using the bamboo stick provided, slide the wick inside the silicone sleeve.

  4. Weave one wick per pot through one of the side rubber grommet, making sure that there is enough lenght for the wick to reach the bottom inside the water reservoir.

  5. To adjust the watering level, slide the knot up or down inside the silicone sleeve. The lower the knot the more water is released, the higher the knot, the less water is released. Cacti & Succulents might require 2 knots (1 knot at the top and 1 knot at the bottom) inside the silicone sleeve.

  6. Fill the water reservoir with a watering can through one of the openings at either end of NUAGE3.

  7. Combine the various modules to create your own creative design Combine the various modules to create your own creative design.

    * Mounting on Windows

    We recommend mounting NUAGE³ with our ULTRA Suction Cups on double or triple-glazed insulated windows. Single-pane glass or surfaces that experience rapid temperature changes may cause the suction cups to release over time.

    Please check periodically to ensure that the suction cups remain fully adhered to the glass. Direct full sun exposure or dramatic temperature fluctuations (for example, very cold nights followed by strong daytime sun) may reduce suction performance.

    Use at your discretion and install in locations appropriate for your space.

Filling the Reservoir

To fill the water reservoir, simply pour water through either opening at the ends of the NUAGE module using a watering can or watering wand.


For an empty reservoir, we recommend adding approximately 2 litres of water.
Please take care not to overfill the reservoir, as excess water may flood the pots.

You can check the water level by gently placing a finger into one of the small perforations along the side of the module.

Our irrigation system mimics the rhythm of natural rainfall: after watering, the soil becomes lightly moistened—much like after a gentle rain—and then gradually dries over time. This natural moisture cycle encourages deep, resilient root growth, improving nutrient absorption and long-term plant vitality.

The silicone sleeve guides moisture to the base of the pot, supporting a strong, centred root structure and healthy, stable plant growth.

Planting nuage

Place 1 cup of pumice, perlite, or expanded clay pellets at the bottom of each pot. This creates drainage space and supports healthy root aeration.

Add soil and position your plants, ensuring:

  • There are no air pockets in the soil

  • The wick and silicone sleeve stay aligned to one side, with the wick exposed at the base for proper capillary irrigation

When planting multiple NUAGE modules, we recommend planting the highest module first and work downward. This prevents soil from falling onto the plants below and ensures a clean, smooth planting process.

Caring for Plants

Fine-Tuning Moisture Levels

After planting, take a few days to observe your plants and adjust their watering level as needed. Keep in mind that plant size, indoor temperature, ambient humidity, and sun vs. shade exposure will all influence how much moisture your plants prefer.

Begin with the recommended wick settings below, then adjust slowly over a few days until each plant finds its happy equilibrium.

This simple, water-efficient system, with its subtle fine-tuning adjustments, mimics natural seasonal moisture cycles, encouraging roots to grow strong, resilient, and deeply anchored.

Seasonal Adjustments

Please remember to adjust the watering level as indoor light conditions, temperature, and humidity shift throughout the seasons.

Nourishment

Don’t forget to feed your plants! Insert one organic fertilizer stick per pod once a month, or add a few drops of organic liquid fertilizer into the water reservoir.

Selecting Plants

Whether you're curating a lush corner, greening your workspace, growing your kitchen herb garden or designing a vertical garden, choosing the right plants for 6-inch indoor pots requires balancing aesthetics, care needs, and environmental conditions.

Light Requirements

Choose plants based on the natural light available in your space:

  • Bright, direct light: Succulents, jade plant, snake plant, ponytail palm

  • Bright, indirect light: Pothos, philodendron, calathea, spider plant, peace lily

  • Low light: ZZ plant, Chinese evergreen, cast iron plant

Tip: South- and west-facing windows offer more intense light, while north-facing ones suit shade-lovers.

Growth Habit

  • Compact or slow-growing: Perfect for long-term container life

  • Trailing or cascading: Ideal for hanging displays or vertical walls

  • Upright and bushy: Great for filling visual space (e.g., peperomia, ferns)

Root System & Pot Depth

  • Shallow to medium root systems (avoid fast-growing plants that quickly become root-bound)

  • Examples: Fittonia, peperomia, maranta, small ferns, air-purifying climbers

Avoid large root vegetables or vigorous tropicals that outgrow small containers quickly.

Care Level

Match the plant to your lifestyle and watering habits:

  • Low-maintenance: Snake plant, ZZ plant, pothos

  • Moderate care: Calathea, prayer plant, ferns

  • Humidity lovers: Baby tears, Boston fern, mosses — great near kitchens or bathrooms

Air Purification & Wellness

Many small plants also purify the air and boost well-being:

  • Best choices: Peace lily, pothos, spider plant, Chinese evergreen

Edibles & Aromatics

Want Fresh Greens?

  • Herbs: Basil, Parsley, Cilantro (bright light required)

  • Microgreens, Sprouts & baby greens: Quick harvest and replant cycles

Aesthetic Considerations

  • Choose leaf texture and color to create visual contrast (e.g., glossy vs. velvety, variegated vs. solid)

  • Mix heights and shapes to add dimension

  • Use themed palettes: tropical lush, desert chic, soft pastels, or bold greens

Optional Irrigation System

For larger living walls and for extended autonomy, NUAGE can be connected to a an irrigation line. Here’s how:

  1. Locate the Irrigation Ports
    NUAGE features discreet inlet openings at both ends of the reservoir channel. These are designed to accommodate standard 1/4-inch (6 mm) drip irrigation tubing.

  2. Insert the Tubing
    Gently insert the irrigation tubing into one of the openings. You can link many NUSAGEs with the same irrigation line. Ensure that there are at least 1 emitters per NUAGE reservoir. The other end of the tubing should connect to your water source — either a gravity-fed reservoir, rainwater barrel, or a timed irrigation system. If you are using a timer, you must install an overflow drain at the bottom of the wall. As this can be cost prohibitive, another option is to manually activate the irrigation once a month or as require to ensure there are no risks of overflow.

  3. Adjust Flow Rate
    Use a flow controller or adjustable emitter to regulate the water entering the system. This helps prevent overfilling and ensures a steady, gradual refill of the reservoir.

  4. Test the System
    Once connected, run water through the system to ensure it flows smoothly into NUAGE without overflowing. Watch for leaks or blockages and adjust tubing as necessary.

  5. Protect your home/office/building

    a) Ensure that the load bearing capacity of the wall is sufficient to support the weight of your living wall assembly filled with water.

    b) Ensure that large living walls are installed over a protective impervious barrier.

    c) Ensure that there is a catchment at the bottom of the living wall with a connection to a drain.

“Regenerative design invites us to live in harmony with nature — creating relationships that nurture both people and planet.”

Geneviève Noël

“Circularity speaks not only to a biomimetic form, but also to a regenerative design philosophy — one in which waste is simply an output awaiting its next purpose. Instead of plastic waste congesting our oceans, NUAGE up-cycles it into a beautiful life affirming product.”

Maginnis Cocivera