A removable grow cup having a grow media receptacle, a nutrigation coupler extending from the grow media receptacle, the nutrigation coupler having a plug member and a mating socket member. The plug member has a nutrigation inlet extending from the grow media receptacle that is configured to distribute nutrient rich water in the grow media receptacle using at least one of a nutrient film technique and intermittent flow saturation technique. The socket member has a self-sealing valve, a socket housing, and a means for attaching the socket housing to at least one of a wall, planting column, and nutrigation manifold. An outlet port extends from the grow media receptacle and is configured as a root growth channel and nutrient rich water exhaust port. The nutrigation coupler can have a plunger, a biasing element, a socket seal, and a plug seal.