The objective of the present invention to provide an aeroponic plant growing system with improvement in efficiency and performance. In one aspect of the present invention, a water pump located outside of the aeroponic container is used to propel the liquid cycling throughout the system. Another aspect of the present invention is the design of planting trays that are detachable, portable, and enabling higher planting density by using rooting tubes that prevent the roots of neighboring plants from merging with each other. The rooting tubes are also designed to optimize mist exposure of the roots while providing effective root separation.