305mm – 12L Anti Root Spiralling Pot (Air Pruning Pot)

The 305mm 12L Anti Root Spiralling Pot is a high-capacity, professional-grade air pruning container engineered to eliminate root circling and foster a vigorous, fibrous root system. Its specialized internal design guides roots toward ventilation points, triggering natural aerial root pruning that prevents girdling and ensures the long-term health and stability of larger plants.

Manufactured in Italy to commercial nursery standards, this 12-litre pot provides a durable and efficient environment for advanced specimens requiring superior root architecture and rapid establishment post-transplant.

How Anti Root Spiralling Pots Work

Traditional smooth-walled containers often cause roots to spiral when they hit the sides, leading to a root-bound state that weakens the plant and stunts growth. Anti Root Spiralling Pots feature a unique interior with vertical ribs that direct root growth outward. When the root tips encounter air at the openings, they naturally prune, which stimulates the plant to produce a dense network of lateral feeder roots. This results in a balanced, powerful root ball that absorbs nutrients and water more efficiently.

Features and Benefits

  • Promotes a dense, fibrous, non-girdling root system
  • Facilitates natural aerial root pruning
  • Prevents root spiralling and eliminates transplant shock
  • Improves overall plant stability and nutrient uptake
  • Commercial-grade durability for repeated nursery and production cycles

Specifications

  • Top Diameter: 305mm
  • Height: 265mm
  • Volume: 12 Litres
  • Colour: Black
  • Grade: Commercial
  • Country of Manufacture: Italy

Applications

  • Advanced nursery stock and large landscape ornamentals
  • Established fruit trees, citrus, and nut tree development
  • Native shrubs and large-scale forestry propagation
  • Perennial crops requiring a massive, healthy root foundation
  • High-performance gardening and commercial revegetation projects

Why Choose a 12L Anti Root Spiralling Pot?

The 12-litre volume offers significant growing space for advanced plants that need an extended duration in the container before being moved to the field or permanent landscape. By ensuring the roots do not spiral during this critical growth phase, the 305mm Anti Root Spiralling Pot ensures that the plant remains healthy and ready for explosive growth once it is transplanted into the ground or a larger vessel.

FAQs

What is an anti root spiralling pot?
It is a specialized container designed with internal geometry that stops roots from circling the inside of the pot, instead encouraging them to branch out into a healthy, fibrous system through air exposure.

How does air pruning benefit the plant?
Air pruning stops the elongation of the main roots and forces the plant to create many smaller feeder roots. This significantly increases the surface area for nutrient and water uptake, leading to faster growth and better health.

Is the 12 litre size suitable for advanced trees?
Yes, the 12L capacity is excellent for established young trees and large shrubs, providing ample room for a strong root foundation while preventing the dangers of girdling.

Are these pots reusable?
Yes. These are commercial-grade pots manufactured to withstand professional nursery conditions and can be reused over multiple seasons with proper cleaning.

Where is this pot manufactured?
The 305mm 12L Anti Root Spiralling Pot is manufactured in Italy to professional horticultural standards.

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