PerkyPod

PerkyPod’s Founder, Louise, had a house, porch, & garden full of potted plants but no time to care for them as a busy full-time engineer & mother. Underwatering the plants to avoid leaky messes led to droopy, dying plants. However, avoiding leaks imposed the heavy, time-consuming process of carrying the plants to the lawn or the bathroom for watering. The market didn’t offer a pot that prevented leaks, apart from self-watering pots which presented their own set of problems. Sweeping & cleaning around heavy pots was another challenge. Research highlighted these were common frustrations among plant owners.

PerkyPod makes plant care stylish, mess-free, foolproof, mobile & ensures thorough watering in-situ. Innovative features eliminating the guesswork & burden of plant care: 1.The removable water drawer captures excess water to prevent messes while ensuring plants receive a thorough drenching for deep roots and thriving growth 2.Filtered drainage prevents overwatering and supports healthy ecosystems to avoid plant pests. Excess water can be drained, recycled for other plants, or saved for later use 3.Discretely integrated castors make it easy to relocate large plants with ease without sacrificing aesthetic appeal

PerkyPod has significant potential to achieve meaningful social impact. It promotes low-maintenance, stress-free plant care suitable for individuals of various ages, cognitive & physical abilities. It also allows plants to enhance biophilia in office spaces & community areas not previously considered suitable for living greenery. As PerkyPod is particularly convenient for porches & apartment balconies, it offers a practical solution for Australia’s trend towards medium-high density living. Herbs, fruit, & vegetables require regular watering & maximum sunshine. Thus, PerkyPod can be considered an agri-food enabler as watering is easy & plants can be manoeuvred into sunshine throughout the day.

PerkyPod is revolutionary for plant care, setting the standard for its competitors. Other key features making it an ideal choice for plant owners include: -Not only stylish and sturdy but designed to thrive in all environments, whether indoors or outdoors. It’s perfect for commercial offices, indoor living spaces, or outdoor entertaining areas -With built-in casters, the PerkyPod is incredibly easy to spin & manoeuvre. It’s perfect for maintaining mature plants without causing any damage to the plants or your back. -The water reservoir is a game-changer, reducing pests, odours, root rot, stains, & the risk of slipping. With a capacity of 870mL, it ensures that your plants have enough water to drink without any mess or risk of underwatering Environmentally responsibility: -Uses a blend of virgin & recycled materials, with the design suited to 100% recycled content once the recycling industry can support this -All parts recyclable at end-of-life -Durable UV-stabilised components -Promotes responsible use of water through re-use & recycling -Plants promote a deeper biophilic connection with the natural world, bringing many physical & mental health benefits -Reduces waste from plant deaths -Reduces the need for artificial plants