Readiness check

Will your living wall thrive or brown out?

A living wall fails when it is treated like a big planter instead of a building system. The killers are water against the building, an irrigation failure, and no maintenance budget. Answer for how the wall is actually designed and serviced. The score stays on your device; enter an email only if you want the living wall readiness checklist sent over.

1. Is the wall behind it waterproofed and protected from constant water and roots?Yes, moisture barrier and air gap protect the buildingSome backing, not a real barrierIt mounts straight to the wall

2. Is the irrigation automated with recirculation and fertigation (not hand-watered)?Yes, automated drip with recirculation and feedAutomated, but basicWe plan to hand-water it

3. Is there irrigation redundancy and an alarm so a failure does not kill the wall?Yes, redundancy and a failure alarmSingle pump, no alarmNo backup at all

4. Is the structure designed for the saturated weight (water, media, plants, system)?Yes, engineered for the saturated loadWe assume the wall can take itWeight was not considered

5. Are the plants chosen for the actual light and climate (interior vs exterior)?Yes, plants matched to light and climateA standard mix regardless of conditionsWhatever looked good at the nursery

6. If interior, is there adequate grow lighting for the plants?Yes, grow lights sized for the speciesJust the room lightingNo, and plants are struggling

7. Is drainage handled (collection, overflow) so water stays off the floor and building?Yes, collection and overflow designed inBasic drainage, some leaksNo real drainage plan

8. Is there a maintenance budget and service plan (pruning, replacement, irrigation checks)?Yes, a service contract and budgetWe will maintain it ourselves, looselyNo plan or budget