The perfect combination of nature and technology, the biOrb AIR is a modern take on a classic terrarium. Replicating nature’s daylight, air movement and humidity, creating the perfect automated growing environment for tropical plants. The biOrb AIR uses treated sterilized coir compost as the growth media to cultivate the plant roots. The coir compost is placed on top of a capillary matt that draws water up to the compost from a small water reservoir in the base. The capillary action prevents the plant roots from soaking and rotting. Natural daylight is not necessary as the lighting is arranged in a six LED array at the top of the sphere. This emits the perfect light output for encouraging natural growth and prevents plants bending towards a single light source. The light also works on an automatic 24 hour cycle, simulating sunrise, daylight, sunset and night time. To discourage stagnation and condensation within the biOrb AIR, a constantly running fan recycles the air through a replaceable carbon filter. A small amount of fresh air is regularly introduced as part of the circulation process. To maintain the humidity within the micro-climate, water is added using an ultrasonic mister mounted in the top water reservoir. The mister generates the ‘swirling’ water vapor if the humidity drops below 75% RH.
Automatic humidity and moisture control
Capillary matting hydrates the soil compost
Smart LED light incorporates 6 high power LED’s arranged in a circular array at the top of the biOrbAIR
A silent, continuously running fan, draws clean fresh air into the micro-climate through a replaceable carbon filter
