Pots without drainage holes
I found an old flower pot in the attic and it doesn't have drainage holes.
It is 9 inches in diameter. I'd like to put something in it, but need advice about what to plant, and how to provide drainage. |
Pots without drainage holes
It's very tricky to grow things in pots without drainage holes. You can put
gravel and horticultural charcoal in the bottom of the pot, grow a succulent or cactus that needs little water, and watering sparingly, but it's hard to get it right. I would suggest finding a simple plastic pot that fits inside of your old pot, so that you can use it just as a cover pot. That way you can grow anything you want, and just lift the plastic pot out to water it and let it drain. Alternatively, you can try drilling a drainage hole in your old pot. Cover the spot with masking tape, and go slowly. This is a risky proposition, though, as the pot may chip and crack. I've done it successfully, but wouldn't want to risk it on something irreplaceable. Cheers, Sue Zone 6, Southcentral PA "Joan" wrote in message news:A610FC4428C788DE.1692E87F19F90EFF.9CA227FF49F ... I found an old flower pot in the attic and it doesn't have drainage holes. It is 9 inches in diameter. I'd like to put something in it, but need advice about what to plant, and how to provide drainage. |
Pots without drainage holes
Joan wrote: I found an old flower pot in the attic and it doesn't have drainage holes. It is 9 inches in diameter. I'd like to put something in it, but need advice about what to plant, and how to provide drainage. If it's a pot you particularly like, put an 8" plastic pot with drainage holes inside, and plant in that. You can take the plant out and dump out the water after a rain, etc. If it was about twice as big, you could plant a waterlily in it. Bob |
Pots without drainage holes
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A610FC4428C788DE.1692E87F19F90EFF.9CA227FF49FAB13 , "Joan" wrote: I found an old flower pot in the attic and it doesn't have drainage holes. It is 9 inches in diameter. I'd like to put something in it, but need advice about what to plant, and how to provide drainage. Not big enough pots for bog plants, & without drainage, even plants that kinda like soggy soil will do badly. You could get a mortar drill-bit & drill a hole in the bottom, then it'll be good for whatever's your favorite pottable plant. I've never yet broken a pot drilling holes, seems to be a safe thing. If you can't bare to alter the pot, then you'll need an even smaller one, with hole, to put inside the old one. -paghat the ratgirl -- "Of what are you afraid, my child?" inquired the kindly teacher. "Oh, sir! The flowers, they are wild," replied the timid creature. -from Peter Newell's "Wild Flowers" See the Garden of Paghat the Ratgirl: http://www.paghat.com/ |
Pots without drainage holes
Since I don't know a thing about drilling holes, I'll go with the 8 inch
plastic pot idea!! |
Pots without drainage holes
On Sat, 5 Apr 2003 09:36:15 -0600, "Joan" wrote:
I found an old flower pot in the attic and it doesn't have drainage holes. It is 9 inches in diameter. I'd like to put something in it, but need advice about what to plant, and how to provide drainage. Get a pot that fits inside the one without drainage. If you use the pot without drainage, you risk rot. |
Pots without drainage holes
"Joan" wrote:
I found an old flower pot in the attic and it doesn't have drainage holes. It is 9 inches in diameter. I'd like to put something in it, but need advice about what to plant, and how to provide drainage. Drill holes with a tile bit. Tsu -- To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. - Jules Henri Poincaré |
Pots without drainage holes
On Sat, 05 Apr 2003 10:27:04 -0600, zxcvbob
wrote: If it's a pot you particularly like, put an 8" plastic pot with drainage holes inside, and plant in that. You can take the plant out and dump out the water after a rain, etc. If it was about twice as big, you could plant a waterlily in it. Bob My water lillie has 4 leaves on the surface. (at least it did before the hail storm, we'll see) It is in a 4-5 inch pot. Is that too small?? |
Pots without drainage holes
On Sun, 6 Apr 2003 14:13:41 -0400, "BT" wrote:
I've used both clay and plastic pots with no drainage holes without any problems. You don't need to worry about lack of drainage holes unless you tend to overwater your plants. Just put an inch or two of pea gravel in the bottom, then top up with a good quality potting soil. If it is a clay flower pot, it will "breathe" away some of the excess moisture anyways. If it isn't a clay pot, just don't overwater in the first place...more frequent waterings of less water should work fine BT Actually, I had forgotten where the pot came from. I had an ivy in it that went all the way around the kitchen 15 yrs ago. We moved and it died...but otherwise, yes, just dont over water and don't try it with a plant you can't stand to lose. |
Pots without drainage holes
I found an old flower pot in the attic and it doesn't have drainage holes.
It is 9 inches in diameter. I'd like to put something in it, but need advice about what to plant, and how to provide drainage. If it is decorative, with a glaze, it is probably what is called a cachepot. You grow the plant in an ordinary pot & use the cachepot when you have company. This is the safest method. There are very few plants I would recommend growing in a pot without a hole. You are asking for trouble. If you insist on potting directly in it, take it to a store that specializes in bathroom tiles. They will drill a hole in it for you. It is not cheap & it is a gamble. Iris, Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming train." Robert Lowell (1917-1977) |
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