How to grow succulents using gourds and coconuts
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How to grow more succulents using gourds and coconuts
In order to grow more succulents, plant enthusiasts also work very hard. They can use anything as a pot, such as rotten wooden stakes, gourds, coconut shells
Growing with wooden stakes
There are many old wooden stakes discarded on the roadside and mountains. Enthusiastic plant lovers pick them up and raise more succulents. They are aesthetically pleasing, breathable, and rich in nutrients. This is really cost-effective!
How to make a pot from a wooden stake?
1. First, dig a hole in the wooden stake with tools like an electric grinder or saw, then cut off the excess angles according to personal preference;
2. Fill the dug pit with some nutrient-rich soil, vermiculite, etc., then wrap the succulent roots with water-soaked sphagnum moss, insert them into the soil, and fill the surroundings with moss
The moss becomes soft when soaked in water and quickly clumps when dry. It's easy to secure the succulents planted on it.
3. If the stake is large enough, the entire pit can be filled with succulents and decorated with pebbles.
If you use a wooden stake to grow more succulents, you don't have to worry about overwatering because there are many holes in the stake, which are breathable, and the moss absorbs water well, preventing the succulents from rotting.
So, plant enthusiasts, when walking on the road, we should have a流浪er's eyes and the perseverance of picking up junk.
Growing succulents with gourds
Gourds are usually convenient for making ladles, washing, cooking, watering flowers, and planting vegetables. However, there is a new way to play with them that you have never seen before. It is used to grow more succulents!
How to make a pot from a gourd ladle?
1. Clean the outside of the selected gourd, then mark the parts to be hollowed out.
2. After cutting with a knife, dig out the flesh inside and then boil the ladle in water for a few minutes.
3. After heating, you can clean the inner wall with the ladle. After drying, you can grow more succulents.
4. Friends interested in flowers can use acrylic paint and other paints to apply and paint on the appearance.
Note: Try to choose old gourds and let them dry outside. They do not rot easily until they become dry and hard.
Growing more succulents with coconut shells
The round belly of the coconut shell is naturally a material for making pots, and it is very easy to place and hang!
How to make a pot from a coconut shell?
1. Wash the coconut shell, drink the juice inside, then cut the coconut in half with a saw and dig out the flesh. If it is difficult to dig, use a screwdriver to pry it open.
2. Use a cross screwdriver to drill a few holes in the bottom for ventilation and drainage.
3. Soak the coconut shell in a 500x diluted solution of carbendazim for disinfection, then take it out and dry it after 1 day to prevent infection and bacterial rot.
4. After these steps, you can cultivate the soil and propagate more succulents. You can also paint the outside with acrylic paint according to personal preference.
5. If you want to make a hanging pot, you can drill a few holes on both sides of the coconut shell and hang it with coarse twine.
The above introduction on how to grow succulents using gourds and coconuts is shared for everyone's enjoyment!