Will a flower thrive in a flower pot without drainage?Can I put any thing in the pot to help with drainage?Thanks in advance.
2007-08-02 04:07:08 · 10 answers · asked by Maw-Maw 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
What you need to do is put some rocks or anything with unusual shapes in the bottom before putting in your potting soil to aid in drainage. Rocks and other items put in the bottom will help but I would also suggest putting a hole in the bottom for drainage.
If you dont have a drill bring it over to my house and I will put a hole in it for you. If you cant find my place ... take it to a neighbor if you have one that has a drill or take it to work and have one of the guys take it home and drill it for you.
Nothing is impossible ...
Enjoy
2007-08-02 04:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by david a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can, but you have to be extra careful with them. You can put a layer of large stones in the bottom before adding the soil. This will allow the water to drain into the stones and away from the roots. However, you will have to be very careful about how much water you add and need to allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Some plants may not like this treatment.
If they are not terribly expensive pots, and if you have a large drill bit, you can try drilling out a hole in the bottom yourself. My husband has done this for me and it worked. However, it CAN result in the pot cracking, so do not do this if it is a really nice, expensive pot. Might be too risky.
2007-08-02 04:11:11 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The other answers look good, put rock or broken terra-cotta in the bottom &/or use a grow pot and have your plants double-potted.
Another idea I got from a friend who loves her pots but they don't have drainage is: use water plants.
Other years it's been a problem because she would choose regular annuals & have to try to tip the pot after rains to help dry it some but she never had good results with the annuals she put in it. This year she found some really beautiful water plants & the planters look great.
Good Luck!
2007-08-02 05:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of plant you are growing as to if it will thrive in a pot with no drainage holes. I suggest that you put holes in the bottom with a reaming tool or something if it is at all possible.
2007-08-02 04:32:26 · answer #4 · answered by Kerry R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are not flower pots that you grow flower in. Those are for looks only. You are suppose to put a pot of flowers down into these non-hole posts. When it is time to water the flowers, take the pot out of the non-hole pots, put it in a sink and water. After it is well drained, put it back into the non-hole pot.
2007-08-02 04:15:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can you really need to drill holes in your pot. It is possible to drill holes in ceramic, but you will need a special drill bit and you will have to drill slowly. You could also fill the bottom with rocks, however, the roots will eventually reach the rocks and that could lead to root rot.
Good luck
2007-08-02 04:15:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say what they were made of but, maybe you could drill a hole in them. If not, then put some rocks in the bottom and buy a moisture gage so you don't over water.
2007-08-02 04:16:33 · answer #7 · answered by Walkerfire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'You can either drill holes with drill( very carefully) or you can place pots( such as plastic ones) inside your pots. flower will survive if you know exactly how much water to water it and not over-water it, but its harder to do, you might need a moisture tester, etc.. it;s easier to have holes there.
2007-08-02 05:04:17 · answer #8 · answered by magictiger_007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take one of those knives u get in toolboxes and cut 4 holes in the bottom of the pot.
2007-08-02 04:15:28 · answer #9 · answered by technogal83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just read you can use packing peanuts or any other crushed up recyclables or charcoal. Last year I used smashed egg cartons.
2016-06-12 09:59:19 · answer #10 · answered by Denese 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋