Tall cylinder planter in resin 75 cm

What it is for

It gives height to a plant without building pedestals. With 75 cm of vertical development and 117 litres of volume, the cylinder from Elbi's Nude Line holds ball-trained bay, shaped citrus, bamboo, ornamental grasses and evergreen shrubs that need to mark an entrance, a terrace corner or the side of a shop window. Indoors it also works well as a container for medium to large houseplants, because its low weight means you can move it when you need to clean or change the layout.

Technical features

• Tall cylindrical resin planter, Elbi Nude Line
• Height: 75 cm
• Outer diameter: 44.4 cm
• Inner diameter: 35.5 cm
• Volume: 117 litres
• 90% lighter than a terracotta pot of the same size
• Thermal resistance from -60 °C to +80 °C, plus resistance to impact, UV rays and corrosion
• Collection colours: Antiqued, Anthracite, White, Antique Bronze, Greystone, Dove Grey

How to use it

With 117 litres it is best not to fill it entirely with compost. Put 15-20 cm of lightweight drainage material at the bottom (expanded clay or volcanic lapilli): you lighten the pot, reduce the amount of substrate and keep the roots away from standing water. Compost goes on top: for outdoor plants, a universal mix with 20-30% sand or pumice lasts better over time and does not compact after two rainy seasons.

The 35.5 cm inner diameter takes root balls from a 30 cm pot without forcing. Leave 3-4 cm free below the rim so you can water comfortably. If you use it indoors, stand it on a drip tray or on castors: once filled it stays light, but the volume of water adds weight.

Frequently asked questions

How much compost is needed to fill it?

The stated volume is 117 litres, but in practice you will use less. Allowing for 15-20 cm of drainage at the bottom and the space taken up by the plant's root ball, you will need on average 60-80 litres of compost. Two 50-litre bags are almost always enough, even with well-grown plants.

Is it frost resistant if I leave it outside all year?

Yes. The resin withstands temperatures from -60 °C to +80 °C without cracking or flaking, unlike terracotta, which peels in frost. It is also UV resistant, so the colour does not fade after summers in full sun. Watch the plant instead: it is the plant that suffers the cold, not the container.

At 75 cm tall, could it blow over in the wind?

The 44.4 cm base diameter gives good stability, but a broad canopy such as a ball-trained bay acts like a sail. Heavy drainage at the bottom, lapilli or gravel instead of expanded clay, lowers the centre of gravity and solves the problem in most exposed situations.

What is included

• 1 tall resin cylinder planter, Elbi Nude Line, 75 cm high, 117-litre volume
• Colour of your choice from those available in the collection
• Plant, compost and drainage material not included