Aquascape Fairy Planter Spitter
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The Fairy Planter Spitter combines a small planting recess with a decorative water spout. Water passes through the figure and flows from the fairy’s mouth, adding a moving detail beside a pond, stream or suitable fountain bowl. The exact Aquascape product is part 78370.
£99.99 (inc VAT)
Aquascape Fairy Planter Spitter
A small planting feature with a fairy-shaped water spout
The Fairy Planter Spitter combines a small planting recess with a decorative water spout. Water passes through the figure and flows from the fairy’s mouth, adding a moving detail beside a pond, stream or suitable fountain bowl. The exact Aquascape product is part 78370.
Its aged brass appearance is a decorative finish on a Polystone body. It gives the effect of a small metal ornament without being a solid brass fitting. The manufacturer describes the surface as resistant to UV and heat; that does not remove the need to look after the fountain and its plumbing through winter.
Allow room for the complete figure and the water pattern. The UK catalogue lists dimensions of 22 cm long, 30.5 cm wide and 24 cm high. The small planter head is described as about 7.6 cm across, so choose a plant that suits that limited space rather than expecting it to hold a full-size pond basket.
The current UK specification recommends a pump of at least 350 litres per hour. Choose for the actual lift, tubing and intended water effect, rather than comparing only a pump’s maximum flow on its box. Keep the pump and any flow control accessible so the water can be adjusted before the surrounding planting is finished.
A 122 cm length of half-inch internal-diameter rubber tubing is included. Plan a supported, stable position and test that the water returns to the pond or reservoir instead of spilling outside it. The spitter is part of the display; it does not determine the size or filtration needs of the whole pond.
Planting the head is optional. Choose for the small root space and the moisture and light at the actual position, then keep access for watering, cleaning and checking the hose. Remove debris from the water route and follow the feature and pump instructions when draining or putting the display away for cold weather.
What you receive
One Aquascape Fairy Planter Spitter, part 78370, with a half-inch internal-diameter rubber tube measuring 122 cm long. The decorative body is polystone with a faux-brass finish; it is not a solid brass statue.
The pump, plants and water reservoir arrangements are separate. The head can be used as a small planting recess, but the product is supplied as an unplanted water spitter rather than a complete planted pond feature.
Choosing the position
- A supported pond-edge or fountain-bowl position with water returning safely to the reservoir.
- A small optional plant that suits the recess and its actual growing conditions.
- An installation with a suitable separate pump, accessible tubing and flow control.
Planning the water return and optional planting
Place the spitter on a stable support where its water will return into the pond or reservoir. Check the whole jet path and splash area before choosing the final position. Keep a way to reach the hose connection and the pump for later cleaning.
The UK catalogue recommends a minimum pump size of 350 litres per hour. The actual result also depends on the lift to the feature and the route of the hose, so select a suitable pump and test the installed flow. A pump’s maximum headline flow is not the same as its delivery through this particular installation.
Connect the included tubing as the manufacturer directs, keeping it free of sharp bends and testing before you conceal it. If you use the 7.6 cm planting recess, choose a suitably small plant for its root space and the moisture and light at that position. Keep loose planting material out of the water route.
Care and winter storage
- Keep the flow clear: Inspect the spout, hose and pump access for fallen leaves and other debris. If the jet changes, check the water supply and hose route as well as the decorative outlet before adjusting the pump.
- Check the display: Make sure the body remains stable and the jet still lands within the intended water area. Plant growth, moved tubing or a change in water level can affect the finished display.
- Care for the chosen plant: The head is a small optional planting space, not a full-size aquatic basket. Check watering and root congestion and use the selected plant’s own care instructions.
- Prepare for winter: Follow the pump and fountain instructions for cold-weather storage or operation. Avoid leaving trapped water in plumbing where it could freeze, and protect or move the optional plant according to its needs.
Spitter specifications
- Manufacturer part
- 78370
- Body
- Polystone with faux-brass appearance
- UK dimensions
- 22 cm long Ă— 30.5 cm wide Ă— 24 cm high
- Planting recess
- Manufacturer describes a 3in / 7.6 cm planter head
- Included tubing
- Half-inch internal diameter Ă— 122 cm rubber tubing
- Pump guidance
- Minimum 350 litres/hour in the UK catalogue; allow for installed lift and losses
- Plants
- Optional and supplied separately
Test the display before hiding the plumbing
Check the water pattern from the places where you normally view the pond. Adjust the supported figure and pump flow so the stream stays within the water feature, leaving room for plants to grow without covering the outlet.
Keep hoses, fittings and the pump reachable for cleaning. A final layer of gravel or decorative stone should not make routine servicing difficult. The planting recess is an optional feature, so the spitter can also be used without a plant.
Delivery and arrival
Please read our delivery information for delivery arrangements and contact us if you need to check the timing of a particular order.
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