Ideas for pots

[Pippin]

Linda,

For S/H I use only regular clay pots (I like their stability and the look). In order to use them I have to glue a piece of 3/4" PVC pipe (on some pots you may be able to use 1/2" pipe depending on the size of the hole). The lengh of the pipe I use for 17 cm (6 1/2") pots is 1 1/4 ", On the top of that pipe I glue a piece of gutter mesh (you can use any kind of mesh, orange bag, garlic bag etc.). The glue that I use is PVC cement from "Home Depot". If you use clay pots you MUST seal one side of the pot, inside or outside, or both is your choice, but you have to do it, or you will admire your fertilizer salts. To seal the pots I use type II silicone rub on and wipe off with a rag.

[KEGinMichigan]

I concur. Go with Tindo's idea. That's what I've done. If you live on a campus with dormatory cafeterias, you can ask the manager for any plastic containers that they may be discarding. Or, you can ask fellow students who live in dorms or in apartments off campus.

(I apologize if this idea was already posted. I didn't read through all of the pages of responses.)

Kevin

[IdahoOrchid]

Originally Posted by RPfeiffer

Hopefully you repotted your orchids that are in new active growth? That is one of my biggest contributers of having problems with root rot.

OK, just to clarify (and I hope I really understand what you mean): NOT waiting for new active growth can contribute to root rot.

Here is an idea I came up with to slowly adapt my plants to s/h: either because they are paphs (seem to be finicky to s/h) or not in active root growth. It was suggested to keep the roots in the upper 1/4 of the pots to allow them to grow to the level that they like. since many of my pots are a little short or the root systems would require a pot 18" tall or more I needed to come up with a way to ease into it.

What I am doing is starting out watering my plants (paphs mostly) like they were in a normal substrate. In other words I do not leave any or possibly a very small amount of water in the bottom. I will slowly increase the amount of water retained as the plant show it is adapting to the new conditions. Time will tell but the early returns are promising.

[Becca]

Steven, you are right, I did word that kind of funny. I did mean that not waiting for new grow is one of my biggest contributers to root rott when switching plants over to s/h!

[mofms1]

Originally Posted by Ray

Now that I answered that questions, I'm going to twist the thread a little bit:

YOU CHEAP BASTARDS

You realize, of course, that by making your own pots instead of buying them from me is taking away jobs from the mentally handicapped!

Now that I have your attention, I simply want to remind folks that I work with BARC (the Bucks Association for Retarded Citizens) for the production of all s/h pots and repackaging of PrimeAgra and CHC, and we are embarking on finding them some new jobs as well.

In reality, it doesn't matter if you get them from me or not. The first s/h pot was a take-home wonton soup container, and I've used everything from those to plastic trash cans to styrofoam coolers.

I have been to your website to read about s/h, but when I click on the shop link it won't let me. Has that been taken down? My computer is telling me it is some kind of security risk. I would love to see what selection of pots and s/h materials you have, but can't seem to get there.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by mofms1

I have been to your website to read about s/h, but when I click on the shop link it won't let me. Has that been taken down? My computer is telling me it is some kind of security risk. I would love to see what selection of pots and s/h materials you have, but can't seem to get there.

Can you point me to the specific link, please? It's probably dead and needs updating.

I no longer sell anything related. When I was in PA, in addition to plants, I had over 300 products occupying over 5000 square feet of storage space, including premium LECA and several different sizes and colors of S/H pots. About 2 years prior to relocating to NC, I started to reduce the inventory by simply not restocking things that sold out. Containers and media were the first to go.

Now I stock 3 products in 75 square feet of storage space, plus RO systems and parts I either special order or have drop-shipped, and all of those are easily reached via the "SHOP FOR:" menu at the top of the page.

[mofms1]

It's probably just a dead link then. I've been to your site and had noticed there was some stuff for sale, I'll probably go with pots that have holes in the bottom and set them in deep saucers with water

[Ray]

Originally Posted by mofms1

It's probably just a dead link then. I've been to your site and had noticed there was some stuff for sale, I'll probably go with pots that have holes in the bottom and set them in deep saucers with water

Most of the S/H pots in the world are nothing more than deli containers into which the two, 1/4" holes are drilled in the sidewall. You can easily find them online. Any plastic container will do.

Depending upon your growing situation, a standard pot in a deep tray is fine, but will require the handling of two items when watering.

When watering, you'll want to fill the pot to the top and let it drain and flush the reservoir, and the deli containers only "Pee" in one direction, rather than sloshing everywhere.

[DirtyCoconuts]

So I was a dollar store today.....it made me want to start S/H lol

Too many choices

[mofms1]

The dollar store is definitely the place to go for glass for "crafts"