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| Alee |
Posted - Sep 20 2009 : 10:17:39 AM
Anyone ever use clear containers for their house plants?
When my Peace Lily outgrew it's pot and basket that I recieved it in, I needed something to repot it in but every pot I had was either smaller, the same size or only marginally bigger. The only thing I wasn't using was a clear shoe storage bin. So I repotted it in the bin and have been using it successfully for almost 9 months now. I really like it because I can see when the bottom soil is getting dry and I just noticed the first roots have expanded to the side of the container. Now I will get to keep tabs on it as it grows and will be able to see when it has used up the whole container and needs to be repotted. I think I will do clear containers from now on. It's so much fun to see! Like having an ant farm but only with plants!
Alee
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| DebbieSue |
Posted - Jan 21 2010 : 4:20:44 PM
Great idea! I will try this because I grow lots of ivy! Thanks! |
| Lynner |
Posted - Sep 28 2009 : 04:06:51 AM
Alee,
Yes, but outside. Using a clear plastic tub with holes in the bottom, and sand in it for propagating plants. Works fantastic! And years ago I planted in clear bottles. Huge bottles, dirt in the bottom, and put plants in it and they grew out of the top of it. Making a terrarium.
How fun!
Sheri
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| Alee |
Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 07:57:49 AM
I really enjoy it! I think for plants than need drainage you could always drill a hole in the bottom or put a layer or rocks under the dirt or something. I am thinking of transplanting my aloe plant into a mason jar so I can monitor it's roots.
Alee
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| Brenda Kay Groth |
Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 07:35:29 AM
well i never..i guess it would work ok ..and be fun to watch
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| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Sep 20 2009 : 3:07:07 PM
COOL!
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