{"product_id":"autopot-xl-flexipot-system","title":"AutoPot XL FlexiPot System – Self-Watering Fabric Pots","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFabric-pot root health with fully automatic, power-free watering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAutoPot XL FlexiPot System\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs AutoPot's gravity-fed \u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve5\u003c\/strong\u003e watering with breathable \u003cstrong\u003e20 litre FlexiPot fabric pots\u003c\/strong\u003e on the round XL tray. When root tips reach the porous fabric wall they are \u003cstrong\u003eair-pruned\u003c\/strong\u003e – stopped by the air outside – so the plant pushes out fresh feeder roots instead of circling the pot. The result is a dense, fibrous root mass with better water and \u003cstrong\u003enutrient uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e and more oxygen in the root zone, which lets you grow bigger plants from a smaller pot. Each tray has its own AQUAvalve5 that lets in a shallow fill of solution, closes, and only reopens once the plant has used it, so every plant gets a natural wet-and-dry cycle with no pumps, timers, electricity or mains water. The pots are BPA-free and lead-free, fold flat when empty, wash clean and last for many seasons. Choose from 1 to 100 pots, with AutoPot's matched reservoir or without one from 6 pots up, for grow tents, grow rooms and greenhouses growing in coco or soil mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1Pot XL trays and lids\u003c\/strong\u003e with 9mm top hat grommet – one per pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 litre fabric FlexiPots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound PotSock\u003c\/strong\u003e for the base of every FlexiPot (root control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve5\u003c\/strong\u003e – one per pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9mm pipe, filter, in-line taps and connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16mm supply pipe, click-fit tank adaptor and filter, in-line taps and 16mm-9mm connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e on systems of 6 pots and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir (With Tank only)\u003c\/strong\u003e – 47 litre tank with lid and grommet on 1 to 4 pots; FlexiTank on larger systems: 100L (6–9 pots), 225L (12–16), 400L (24–60) or 750L (80–100)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-pruned roots\u003c\/strong\u003e: fabric walls stop root circling and build a fibrous root system that feeds faster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore oxygen in the root zone\u003c\/strong\u003e: the porous pot breathes, supporting vigorous growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAQUAvalve5 on every tray\u003c\/strong\u003e: each plant waters itself on demand – no over- or under-watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo power, no pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e: gravity-fed from a reservoir just 15 cm above the trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight, compact and reusable\u003c\/strong\u003e: FlexiPots fold flat for storage and can be washed between crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular\u003c\/strong\u003e: add, remove or re-space modules as plants grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot control is essential:\u003c\/strong\u003e fit the round PotSock to the base of each FlexiPot, gold face up, before filling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e a light, free-draining mix – AutoPot suggest around \u003cstrong\u003e50% perlite or pH-stable clay pebbles\u003c\/strong\u003e with coco or soil, over a \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 cm drainage layer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot up established plants\u003c\/strong\u003e about \u003cstrong\u003e30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall, water each pot through outside the tray and let it drain for 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaise the reservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e so the outlet is at least \u003cstrong\u003e15 cm above the highest AQUAvalve\u003c\/strong\u003e, connect the pipework and fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave the system off for 7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e while roots establish (AutoPot's XL FlexiPot instructions), then open the tap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning:\u003c\/strong\u003e refill at one third full with the tap closed, keep the reservoir at \u003cstrong\u003e18–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and pH \u003cstrong\u003e5.5–5.6 in coco\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e5.8 in soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, and open the end-of-line taps for a minute weekly to keep the lines clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill fabric pots raise humidity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA room full of fabric pots gives off more moisture than plastic pots because the sides are exposed and porous – AutoPot point this out themselves. Allow for it with good extraction and airflow, and keep an eye on \u003cstrong\u003ehumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e in smaller grow tents during the later stages of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e gravity-fed automatic watering system with fabric pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetering:\u003c\/strong\u003e AutoPot AQUAvalve5, one per pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 litre fabric FlexiPot, 280 mm diameter x 355 mm high, BPA-free and lead-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 380 x 285 mm per module (1Pot XL tray and lid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot control:\u003c\/strong\u003e round PotSock per pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePots per system:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir (With Tank):\u003c\/strong\u003e 47 litre tank with lid (1–4 pots) · 100L FlexiTank (6–9) · 225L FlexiTank (12–16) · 400L FlexiTank (24–60) · 750L FlexiTank (80–100)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipework:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 mm pipe (7 mm bore); 16 mm supply pipe (13 mm bore) on 6 pots and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir height:\u003c\/strong\u003e outlet at least 150 mm above the highest AQUAvalve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e coco or soil mixed with perlite or clay pebbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e none required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between this and the AutoPot XL System?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eBoth use the same round XL tray and AQUAvalve5. The XL System comes with 25 litre rigid plastic pots; the XL FlexiPot System uses 20 litre breathable fabric pots that air-prune the roots and pack away flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need the PotSock?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. AutoPot say a round PotSock must be fitted to the base of every FlexiPot to stop roots growing into the tray and the valve. One is included for each pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich reservoir comes with each size?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eWith Tank systems of 1 to 4 pots include the 47 litre rigid tank with lid; 6 to 9 pots a 100L FlexiTank, 12 and 16 pots 225L, 24 to 60 pots 400L and 80 or 100 pots a 750L FlexiTank. No Tank builds include the 16mm click-fit tank adaptor and filter so you can connect your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I wash and reuse the FlexiPots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Empty the pot and let it dry; after a few days the old medium and fine roots brush off. AutoPot say they can also be machine or tub washed in a peroxide solution – let them air dry, never tumble dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flexitank-collapsible-water-butts-1\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/FlexiTank-Collapsible-Water-Butt-100L-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1749592852\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"FlexiTank Collapsible Water Butts\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eFlexiTank Collapsible Water Butts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eA reservoir for No Tank systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/perlite\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/Eden-Perlite-100L-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746904139\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Perlite\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003ePerlite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eMix 50\/50 with coco or soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca 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