IKEA Hydroponic Tower for FRÄKENVÄXT

IKEA FRÄKENVÄXT Hydroponic Tower Lid 🌿

This model is a remix of the original Modular Hydroponic Tower and has been specifically designed to fit the IKEA FRÄKENVÄXT planter.

The main improvement is a dedicated lid that fits directly onto the FRÄKENVÄXT pot, eliminating the need for back plates, adapters, or additional mounting hardware.

Features

✅ Direct compatibility with the IKEA FRÄKENVÄXT planter
✅ No brackets or counterplates required
✅ Clean and simple installation
✅ Fully compatible with the original modular tower components
✅ Perfect for herbs, lettuce, strawberries, and other small vegetables
✅ Suitable for both indoor and outdoor hydroponic systems

 

Simply print the lid, assemble your tower, and start growing!

This remix aims to make the original design even easier to build by providing a cleaner and more integrated solution for one of IKEA's most popular planters.

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Assembly Instructions

1. Printing

• Print at least one build plate of each component from Plates 1 to 6.
• Choose the lid that best suits your needs between Plate 7 (lid with hole for free cables without electrical plug) and Plate 8 (lid with hole for cables with electrical plug) and print it.
• Print Plate 9 three times.

2. Assemble the Lid

Take the four lid sections and install:

• 2 heat-set inserts on the top side of each section.
• 2 heat-set inserts on the lateral side of each section (only on one side - the same - of every lid).

Once all inserts are installed, screw the four sections together to form the complete lid.

⚠️ Important: Before tightening the last section, remember to route the pump's power cable through the dedicated opening if you use the plate 8 version).

3. Install the Pump

After completing the lid assembly, place the water pump inside the planter. I recommend using this pump:

Recommended Pump (Amazon)

Connect a 3/4-inch (19 mm) hose approximately 20 cm (8 in) long from the pump to the bottom tower section (Plate 1).

The base module can then be screwed directly onto the planter lid.

4. Build the Tower

Stack the middle sections (Plates 2 and 4) until you reach your desired height.

Finish the tower by installing:

• The top module (Plate 6) with its containers printed from Plate 4.
• The shower head (Plate 5) inside the top module.
• The top cover (Plate 3).

5. Start Growing! 🌱

Place a small piece of rockwool containing an already-rooted seedling into each container and fill the remaining space with expanded clay pebbles.

Start the irrigation system and enjoy your hydroponic tower!

Recommended watering cycle

💧 Daytime: 15 minutes ON every 2 hours
💧 Nighttime: 15 minutes ON every 3 hours

These timings work well in most conditions, but feel free to adjust them according to your climate, plant type, and season.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment and I'll be happy to help.

Happy gardening! 🌿🚀