Plant in a mug?Plant in a mug?I recently purchased a chicken mug ( ) which was faulty and I got sent a replacement, so was wondering what I could use the fault one for.
The mug is fairly big and really sweet, so wouldn't like to throw it away. Is there anything I would be able to grow in this? Maybe a cactus or something? Anyone have any ideas? Thanks Re: Plant in a mug?How about some mustard and cress, or peashoots (easily grown from dried peas from supermarket) or maybe some rocket?
Re: Plant in a mug?The problem with ceramics for plants is the drainage, I am guessing as its a mug that there are no holes in the bottom - unless that was the fault .
Cactus using the right compost medium and only little watering might work. Or get a small plastic plant pot to fit inside the mug, then you can water the plant outside of the mug , let it drain and replace it. Or I have seen air plants, that you just mist, these normally come as part of an arrangement but I guess you can buy them just as they are. It will be alright in the end , if its not alright, it isn't the end .
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I'm relying on my dad to drill some holes in the bottom without breaking it Sitting a plastic plant pot in there might be an idea though!! I do really like cacti, does anyone remember when q&b used to sell them with little eyes stuck on them? That was the only reason I went there as a child! Is there any that remain small? Re: Plant in a mug?
I have a whole draw for all my arty things so all the pencils go on there See Mrs B, I am tidy! Re: Plant in a mug?Personally I would do what Annie says and get a plastic pot with holes in that fits inside. Then you have plenty of options to plant from herbs, bulbs, alpine or even a creeper called mind your own business.
Also a problem with drilling holes in pots isn't always successful.
Re: Plant in a mug?I've drilled holes in cups before - masking tape over both sides, go very slowly, I use a glass/ceramic drill bit.
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