Spider plant thrives in upcycled metal pot
There he grows!! #SpiderPlant #upcycledpot #metalpot #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants #Nallon
2” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
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@KikisOasis thank you! It’s safe to say, not much gets thrown out in this house if it can be repurposed for plants! 🌱
@hellolovely I’m pretty sure it’s a universal trick! But I’ve noticed how happy my spiders are with the pots 🌱
@KikisOasis a smaller pot, maybe an old tin can or coffee tin, lots of drainage, and possibly some bark mixed in to that potting mix and that should hopefully perk it up!
@KikisOasis they like being a little root bound so it may be feeling a bit unstable in such a big pot
I’m so into this thread! 🥫I was the one who saw something about pennies or nails on YouTube. I love that your grandma confirmed it! So cool that you discovered it yourself using that coffee can. I’m living vicariously through your tin can plant journey until my baby sprouts roots. I’m already eyeing what can she’ll go in.
@KikisOasis I guess you need to reduce your watering frequency, spider plant in my case with practice they became exactly as your picture when you consistently keep your soil moist.
Allow the soil to completely dry hard and wait for more couple of days before start watering it.
Allow the soil to completely dry hard and wait for more couple of days before start watering it.
@fueledbykaty to make this one I used a can opener to widen the top, then used a drill / nail and hammer to add the drainage in the bottom, drainage is key here for metal pots. The other thing is, spider plants don’t mind being a bit tight in the pot so the narrow but deep pot isn’t an issue for them. It’s all trial and error for me, and I’ve lost a few plants along the way, but cans and spiders are a winning combo for me at least!
