Showroom Open:
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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16001 Impact Way
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Showroom Open:
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weekends by Appointment
16001 Impact Way | Pflugerville, TX 78660
Showroom Open:
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weekends by Appointment
16001 Impact Way
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Showroom Open:
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weekends by Appointment
16001 Impact Way | Pflugerville, TX 78660
Celebrating over 25 years of Calypso Planter sales in the USA. Over 100,000 units sold, no sign of slowing down!
The Calypso Planter with Trellis and Water Reservoir is the only item of its kind. The planter is constructed as one piece with a double bottom so as to provide a water reservoir and a water level indicator. Lockable wheels make it easy to relocate even when filled with plants and flowers.
The Calypso Planter with Trellis and Water Reservoir is the only item of its kind. The planter is constructed as one piece with a double bottom so as to provide a water reservoir and a water level indicator. Lockable wheels make it easy to relocate even when filled with plants and flowers.
The Calypso Planter allows the roots of plants go through the small openings in the double bottom accessing as much water as they need, while the water level indicator helps prevent the planter from being over-watered. This system helps plants grow much efficiently and live longer. In addition, the planter comes with lockable wheels allowing easy repositioning of the entire unit. The Calypso Planter can be used both indoors and outdoors making it great for moving sensitive plants indoors during the winter. With its large water capacity this unit can also be left alone for more than a few days – take a 2 week vacation! BPA free polypropylene material is safe for growing all types of plants including vegetables.
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l purchased two of these planters and placed them on my upper deck of my porch off the kitchen to plant vegetables since I could not do so on the lower level of the home because groundhogs and rabbits would feast on my plantings. Not expecting much, I had hoped to grow a two pickling cucumber plants, one grape tomato plant, and one Japanese eggplant. Well, to my amazement the bounty of produce that I received just off those few plants was astounding! The cucumbers climbed the trellis in the back of the planters and were loaded with crisp cucumbers all summer. The grape tomato plant grew into a huge bush producing a handful of ripe sweet jewels daily. And the eggplant was equally lush and bountiful that I was giving produce away to neighbors. The planter/trellis product surpassed all my hopes for vegetable growing and I highly recommend them. I think buying at least two keeping them side by side makes for a substantial vegetable garden. The material used to make the planters is very sturdy and will hold heavy vines and plants tied to the trellis. I loved them so much, I purchased more to give as gifts to my relatives so that they can enjoy home grown produce and a healthy lifestyle too!
I am thankful to this company for their wonderful product!
Yes! I recommend this product.
Zoe Fadok | 12/19/19
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We sometimes (not often) get 30 mph (even 50) gusts of wind. Would this product hold in this situations. Thanks!
Tom Torrella | 9/26/23
Hi Tom,
Good question! Two of the wheels lock to keep it stationary, but with significant wind there is a chance it would move. Although there are holes in the trellis, it will still catch winds that are that strong and would likely blow over. Adding weight or rocks to the bottom of the planter would helps well as staking it to the ground or securing it to a post or wall – but with that type of wind anything unanchored would likely blow over.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Claudia, Customer Support.
How much soil do I need to fill this planter?
J Grubbs | 5/18/22
Hi Susan,
You would need about 1.34 cubic feet of soil to fill the planter portion.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Claudia, Customer Support.
What is the best way to drain water if the planter collects too much water - ie via rain ?
J Grubbs | 6/24/21
Hi Jonah,
The Calypso planters have a water reservoir built into the base. If the planter is placed outside, you have the option to drill holes to drain excess water while leaving an appropriate amount in the reservoir.
There are “cones” molded into the base of the planter. Below are two pictures indicating the cones – drill through the top of the cone to make the drainage hole – this would allow you to maintain a reserve of water for the self-watering feature.
Conversely, you may also drill a hole into the side about 1 ½” up to allow drainage if you prefer.
Thanks and let me know if you have an additional questions, - Claudia, Customer Support.
Instructions showed drilling 2 holes in bottom of Exaco calypso planter where video does not show drilling holes. Holes needed or not. Thank you.
Jonah D. | 3/8/21
Hi Jonah,
Depending on the usage and placement of your planter you may want to drill the drainage holes. If you are using indoors or in place where you will be doing controlled water or do not want water draining out, please do not drill the holes. If you are placing it outdoors where it may receive a lot of rain, we recommend drilling the holes to let any superfluous water collect. There is a reservoir for water in the bottom layer – the inset holes will allow water to collect in the reservoir but not higher.
Thanks and let me know if you have an additional questions, - Claudia, Customer Support.
Is (the calypso planter) safe to plant vegetables in?
Janet R. | 3/8/21
Hi There,
Yes, the Calypso planter is made from BPA free polypropylene and is safe for growing vegetables.
Thanks and let me know if you have an additional questions, - Claudia, Customer Support.
Calypso planter with trellis that was 31 inches by 13 inches—-how high is it ?
Mike Struloeff | 8/12/20
Hi Mike,
The assembled height of the planter with the trellis in place on the casters is 53” high.
Thanks and let me know if you have an additional questions, - Claudia, Customer Support.
When used outdoors the excess rain water needs to drain. Where is the overflow or do I have to drill one? If I do, where should I cut it?
AnneMarie A. | 5/20/19
Hi AnneMarie,
Thank you for reaching out.
Yes, when used outdoors, you will want to drill drain holes to prevent excess water. To retain the use of the reservoir, turn the planter over and drill holes inside the tip of the conical inset – this still allows water to collect in the reservoir while letting the rest overflow. See image below – drill inside the holes at the red arrows.
Thanks and let me know if you have an additional questions, - Claudia, Customer Support.
Do the wheels lock on the planter? If so, how?
Mary | 3/26/2016
Hello, Thank you for visiting our website. Yes the wheel do lock on a Calypso planter – look at the attached assembly instructions: there is a lever on 2 wheels which you can push down with your toes. It locks the front two wheels.
Thanks, Customer Support.
