Material | Urban/indoor gardening, commercial spaces | Industry Standard: Metal alloys (e.g., stainless steel) for durability. Our Base: Reinforced plastic (20% lighter than PVC) ▲ Our Advanced: UV-resistant polycarbonate (50% stronger than Base) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Lightweight, corrosion-free. ▲▲ Advanced: Resists UV degradation. | Plastic may degrade in extreme heat (tested at ≤60°C). |
Design | Space-constrained environments | Industry Standard: Fixed vertical towers (≤5 plant levels). Our Base: 3-stack spiral design (9 plants). ▲ Our Advanced: 5-stack modular system (15 plants) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Compact footprint (0.5m²). ▲▲ Advanced: Expandable to 1.2m height. | Spiral design may reduce top-level water flow (requires manual checks). |
Hydroponic System | Commercial/indoor farming | Industry Standard: Manual nutrient monitoring. Our Base: Automated pH sensors (ISO 17025 compliant). ▲ Our Advanced: AI-driven nutrient dosing (±2% accuracy) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Reduces 30% labor for pH checks. ▲▲ Advanced: Cuts 50% nutrient waste. | Requires electricity for automation (0.3kWh/day). |
Customizability | Home/educational gardens | Industry Standard: Fixed plant types (e.g., leafy greens only). Our Base: Adjustable slots for herbs/flowers ▲ Our Advanced: Plug-and-play modules for fruits/vegetables ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Supports 8 plant species. ▲▲ Advanced: Adapts to 15+ species. | Advanced modules add 20% to assembly time. |
Mobility | Indoor/outdoor relocation | Industry Standard: Fixed bases. Our Base: Casters (max load 50kg). ▲ Our Advanced: Motorized wheels (adjusts to sunlight automatically) ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Easy relocation for sunlight optimization. ▲▲ Advanced: Reduces manual labor by 70%. | Advanced model requires charging (4hrs/week). |
Maintenance | High-traffic commercial setups | Industry Standard: Daily manual cleaning. Our Base: Removable tower sections (cleaning time: 10 mins). ▲ Our Advanced: Self-cleaning UV-C sterilization ▲▲ | ▲ Base: Cuts cleaning time by 50%. ▲▲ Advanced: Eliminates 99.9% pathogens. | UV-C system adds $150 to upfront cost. |