Self-watering wall planter 3PK

I recently ordered a few more of these planter boxes to add to the living walls I've been gradually building for the last two years. I am very disappointed that the design has changed - - not for the better. (hence the 3 star rating now)

The shape of the plant pod has changed from a hexagon to a circle with a notch. This means that I can not move planted pods between the old and new model without replanting. And the hexagon allowed one to rotate the plant pod in the box easily, the new circle design means you have to repot it (if the plant starts growing on an angle towards the light, it was easy to gradually rotate the hexagon to get a nice bushy plant).

The new design box backing is all vented now meaning the water réservoir can not be used as water literally pours down the wall. Why would a designer put a bunch of openings directly where the water intake port is?

The vents mean that moisture from the soil and water reservoir is exiting directly against your drywall if indoors. I'm going to try some sort of tape to rectify this.... It is a shame I have to.

Lastly, the website still shows the original model. So that is what I thought I was ordering. I have sent an email to: [****] a few days ago about ordering some of the old model if still available. I'm looking forward to a reply.

Please return to the original model! Why change something that was working wonderfully? You made it worse.

PS: see attached photos for the original design (hexagon plant pods) and the new design taken from the box (circle with notch plant pods). A photo of part of one of the living walls I've put together using the original plant box design (I covered it in moss to create a more full look after planted).

I have been using these wall planters for about 1 year. I grouped 9 of them into a square to create a small living wall.
Overall I am very pleased with this product and would recommend it. Ordering and shipping was simple, the product was as advertised and fairly good quality. With the right tools it was easy to install and has lasted well for the past year:
Observations:
- when I water I find that often the water sloshes up through the screw hole and runs down the wall. I have solved this problem by putting black duct tape over the screw holes but I wish the screw holes were not in the same place as the watering hole.
- it's hard to know how much water to add. By trial error I have learned to water each section for 3 seconds once a week.
- the watering ports are awkward to access as the foliage grows thicker. I get by using a Haws long spout watering can.

It was very easy to install the three boxes on my patio wall. The trickiest part was to find small enough plants to go into the four little pots. But it looks beautiful and I love that I only have to pour water into two holes and the plants will water themselves.

Overall, it's easy to install on the wall and plant. You do need to remove a plant on the top and one on the bottom row to see how much water is there so you don't overfill and have it run down the wall. I'm used to it now as this was my second order. Looks great as a living wall installation clustered together with overhanging vines, etc. Also love that I can go away for a week or so and the plants are still alive and watered when I get home.

Amazing prompt shipping and delivery and excellent communication! We are looking forward to planting our wall this June!