Homemade self-watering pot ! Any ideas ? - Orchid Board

Phalguy · #1 (**permalink**) 03-03-2007, 08:29 PM

Hello everyone!

All in the title !

Phalguy

Gilda · #2 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 08:59 AM

Anything sturdy you can drill/melt holes in & get the plant in.. ...I used an opaque vinegar jug cut down & washed thoroughly...so the possibilites are endless...

Leisurely · #3 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 11:18 PM

The large Powerade bottles worked real well for me. Being transparent and decorative they also look very nice with the pebbles showing through.

Pippin · #4 (**permalink**) 03-05-2007, 12:14 AM

Do you mean s/h pots, or single plant watering systems?

Phalguy · #5 (**permalink**) 03-05-2007, 06:06 AM

I meant S/H pot!
What is working with you? What kind of pot do you use?

thanks

Pippin · #6 (**permalink**) 03-07-2007, 09:24 AM

I use regular clay pots, that have a piece of PVC pipe 0.5-3/4" diameter, 1-1.25" high, glued with PVC pipe glue. A piece of gutter mesh is glued to the top of the pipe using the same glue, you can use any type of mesh (orange bag, garlic bag etc.).
One side of the pot needs to be sealed. For that I use type II clear silicone (rub on and wipe off), or car clearcoat.

Candyappleorchid · #7 (**permalink**) 04-02-2007, 10:24 AM

I buy 1 litre Ice Cream containers from a local supplier and then drill holes.. I am wondering how successful anyone is at growing in SH ?

Shadow · #8 (**permalink**) 04-02-2007, 10:47 AM

I use ice cream containers too.

Gilda · #9 (**permalink**) 04-02-2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Candyappleorchid

I am wondering how successful anyone is at growing in SH ?

I am seeing root growth on my slippers & phals...so far I am convinced and have already switched 2/3 of my collection to SH. Here is naother pot idea..this is a regular aircone pot...hubby plumber glued small pieces of plexi glass over the slits...drilled the 2 SH holes at the center aircone level and wah lah ! A semi hydro pot !

kinte · #10 (**permalink**) 04-02-2007, 04:55 PM

I get my pots fromContainer & Packaging Supply Inc. and drill them myself.

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Originally Posted by Candyappleorchid

I buy 1 litre Ice Cream containers from a local supplier and then drill holes.. I am wondering how successful anyone is at growing in SH ?

I love S/H 99% of my potted orchids are in it and all doing quite well, i started back in 2005 and I have spent the last 3 weeks potting everything up from 4.5 inch pots to 6 inch or 8 inch pots