Calabash Coconut Rotten Wood Stump...Just dig a hole to grow succulents
In the urban gardening trend, using natural materials to make succulent plant pots is becoming a new trend. This article will explain how to create a zero-cost and unique succulent plant micro-landscape through three natural containers: wood stumps, gourds, and coconut shells, giving废弃 materials a new life.
Wood Stump Succulent Pot Making Guide
Material Selection and Treatment Skills
Choose a pine/cedar stump with a clear surface texture and a diameter of ≥15cm, and drill 3-5 breathable holes in the bottom with an electric drill. The naturally cracked gaps can be retained as drainage channels.
Layered Planting System Setup
1. Lay volcanic stones (occupying 1/3 of the volume) at the bottom to enhance drainage. 2. Mix peat soil and red jade soil in the middle layer in a ratio of 3:7. 3. Decorate the surface with maifan stone and deer marsh soil granules.
Gourd Succulent Pot Innovative Transformation
Calabash Coconut Rotten Wood Stump...Just dig a hole to grow succulents
Key Anti-corrosion Treatment
Use the high-temperature steaming method: boil the gourd and then simmer over low heat for 2 hours to completely destroy the activity of organic matter. After drying in the shade, applying beeswax can extend the service life by 3-5 years.
Hanging System Design
Drill symmetrical holes in the waist of the gourd, thread anti-rust copper wire to form a triangular吊点 (hanging point), which can bear a weight of up to 2kg. Combined with air pineapple, a three-dimensional ecological combination can be created.