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Over several years, we've validated through tests and trials which plants thrive in the Boum system – and where a little more caution is advised. Spoiler alert: Almost all plants work. Below you'll find tips on: vegetables, herbs, flowers & wildflowers, saplings, seeds, houseplants, and beneficial insects. Previously, we collaborated with renowned partners and offered plants directly through our shop. Now, we're switching to a Trusted Partner Program to cover your plant needs even more broadly: Subscribe to our newsletter and receive a 5% discount, and even a 10% discount on the purchase of a Boum system from our partners Zulauf, VEG and the City, and Urbanroots.
Vegetables
Vegetable plants are particularly well suited to the Boum system because they need access to water that is as consistent as possible to produce fruit — exactly what the reservoir in the Boum pot provides.
With Boum, you can grow a wide range of vegetable plants. After a while, it is usually worth adding a plant support to keep them stable under the weight of their fruit.
And the best part: in our tests, plants grew over 40% better with the Boum system than in conventional pots — you can find the details in the linked blog post.
You can order vegetable seedlings online from our partners VEG and the City and Andermatt Biogarten and have them delivered straight to your home.
Trees
How about a little apple tree on your terrace — or cherries from your own balcony?
You can even grow small trees in the Boum system. Many nurseries offer dwarf trees for this purpose: compact in growth and still pleasantly small after years — without constant repotting. You can order dwarf trees and shrubs from our partner Zulauf from February.
As well as small fruit trees, you can grow ornamental trees (e.g. Japanese maple) and Mediterranean species such as olive, orange or oleander.
Important: make sure the root ball fits in the pot: 13-15 litre pot: root ball max. 7 litres. 30 litre pot: root ball max. 15 litres.
Herbs
Fresh herbs straight from the balcony – perfect for salad toppings or the ideal sauce: sounds good, right? In the Boum balcony planter, you can plant up to three herb seedlings side by side and reliably care for them.
Whether classics like basil, rosemary, and mint, or something more unusual like lovage, lovage, and nasturtium – herbs thrive in the Boum system.
You can order the most popular herbs for home delivery from Andermatt Biogarten and VEG and the City.
Note: Some herbs (e.g., basil or sage) don't like prolonged rain. It's best to place them in a sheltered spot to keep them thriving for longer.
Flowers & Wildflowers
Do you want a blooming balcony or windowsill that bees and butterflies will also enjoy? With the Boum system, you can cultivate a wide variety of flowers and wildflowers.
Whether it's thirsty geraniums or less water-loving Russian sage, the plants in the Boum pot always get exactly the amount of water they need without being waterlogged. Flower seedlings are available from February onwards from our partner VEG and the City.
Please note: Orchids are among the few flowering plants for which the Boum system is not suitable, as they have very specific watering requirements.
Seeds.
Would you prefer to grow your plants from seed? That is easy to do. You can either sow them directly in the Boum pot or start them in a seedling pot and transplant them into the Boum pot later.
For high-quality seeds, we recommend our long-standing partner Urbanroots as well as the excellent range from Andermatt Biogarten or VEG and the City.
Indoor plants
Want to add some greenery to your living room or office – without the risk of over- or under-watering? The Boum system works indoors and is suitable for a wide variety of houseplants.
We recommend our trusted partner VEG and the City 🪴 Whether it's a large Monstera or a delicate Peace Lily: many well-known (and lesser-known) plants thrive in the Boum pot. Thanks to integrated safety features, you don't have to worry about water leaking out and damaging your parquet flooring.
Combined with our potting soil, it creates a consistent level of moisture without causing waterlogging.
Note: The Boum wick watering system (Core, Pro) is not suitable for drought-loving plants such as cacti or succulents 🌵.
Plant care
Even plants in the Boum system can be infested by pests – especially if they are outdoors and near other plants 🐛. Besides chemical treatments, there is a natural, targeted alternative: beneficial insects. Nematodes, parasitic wasps, predatory mites, and even ladybug larvae act specifically against certain pests and help to protect your plants sustainably and in an environmentally friendly way 🐞. Boum recommends the comprehensive range of beneficial insects from Andermatt Biogarten.
*Disclaimer
Boum accepts no liability for the quality of the plants or the shipping from our partner shops.