There are people with "rock gardens" in 6 inch pots, so no, I don't think it's pointless if it's something you want to do! But why a rock garden? Do you just like rocks, are is there a particular type of plant you want to grow there?

In general, most alpine plants won't grow well indoors simply because you can't duplicate their alpine environment inside - cool temps, lots of sun, and winter. But there are some that can take a lot of abuse, environmentally speaking. First, don't try plants native to high, cold mountain peaks. Lower elevations will be more humid, comparatively, and a warmer climate. Plants there, hopefully, will be more adaptable. Many sedums, especially the small leaf types might do well, and I have overwintered Delosperma cooperi inside without any problems. I would think any Delosperma species or related genera woould do fine. There are so many, and some native to almost the coastline in South Africa. Crassula species might be another option, and the many cactus genera. Now maybe someone with some experience will give some advice. LOL

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Hiya! I hope your dry garden works out ok! We have also thought about making a dry garden somewhere on our property, but the main problem is to find suitable rocks and to get them into place. I wish we had superman ;) A dry garden is really nice, but my problem is to make it fit naturally between the lawn, the pond, the flowerbeds and the trees... One way of thinking about it is to consider it a lake or the sea... and to make it float naturally around the garden.... lot of hard work... and there are no obvious answers. Why ot post a sketch of your landscape and the experienced people here can comment it? I like to do that since it is the best way to make people understand the pre-conditions of the landscape. yours Peter