Rectangular drip tray 85x30 cm for tall Fenice trough planter.

What it is for

It collects the water draining from the planter's holes and keeps it away from window sills, terrace floors and indoor shelves. It was designed around the smooth tall Fenice trough planter 85 cm (SKU CASFEN85AL), so the base of the planter sits inside the raised rim without sliding when the compost is wet and heavy. It also helps keep a little humidity around the base on windy summer days.

Technical features

• Type: rectangular drip tray for trough planters
• Dimensions: 85 x 30 cm
• Material: resin
• Matching planter: smooth tall resin Fenice trough planter 85 cm (SKU CASFEN85AL)
• Base with internal ribs and containment rim all round
• Colour coordinated with the Fenice range

How to use it

Place the drip tray on its final position first, then set the empty planter on top: at 85 cm long and filled with compost, the overall weight makes any later move awkward. The ribs on the base keep the planter slightly raised, so the drainage holes are never left sitting in standing water.

After watering, let it drain for ten or fifteen minutes, then empty out any water left. In winter this step matters twice as much: water standing in the tray freezes and makes the roots rot. In summer, on the other hand, a thin film of water early in the morning helps balcony plants in a south-facing spot. Now and then wipe the base with a sponge to remove limescale deposits.

Frequently asked questions

Does it fit other pots in the Fenice range?

It is designed specifically for the smooth tall resin Fenice trough planter 85 cm, code CASFEN85AL. The 85x30 cm size and the inner rim follow that base. On models of different width or depth the planter will not sit securely, so it is best to choose the drip tray in the matching size.

Can it stay outdoors all year round?

Yes, resin withstands rain, sun and temperature swings without cracking the way terracotta does. The only thing to watch is frost: not the tray itself, but the water standing in it, which pushes the base of the planter upwards as it freezes. Empty it before nights below zero.

How much water can it hold?

The rim all round holds the normal run-off from a generous watering of an 85 cm planter. If you water with a hose until the whole compost is saturated, the water may spill over the rim: better to water in two stages, letting it drain in between.

What is included

• 1 rectangular resin drip tray 85 x 30 cm
• Fenice planter and plants not included