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and_now_its_en2
8 years agoIncidentally here's a photo of some examples of my pottery. None of these were intended for plants though, so some are toxic and none have drainage holes. Which reminds me! This might be a weird request but if could you show examples of different drainage holes that'd be AWESOME.
nomen_nudum
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoHeads up the market and competition as a pot artist in the area of succulents that can grow in them is reasonably fair with both price point and the creative aspect.
Your the artist generally speaking find your niche and go from there. A good artist usually don't let the general public tell that artist how or what to create. Your pic for example pot coloring is nice If they where plant friendly /safe and had drainage I'd simply pass on any of them IMO most to all of them are just to girly (cute) to many curves and would be difficult to manage for most any succulent grower.
Seriously the inside finish is the worse no hand made succulent pot I have has a finished inner as it has no reasoning for being done that way the hand made. Aside from my plants that depend on it I count on the hand made succulent pot to also help hold some moisture content.
Bottom feet : I have a few of them but I try to avoid them and usually will pass on them for the better part as they tend to be less wind resistant in the outside growing area.
Pics provide some of my empty spares hopefully they'll give you inspiration from three different artist
five inch round
Notice how I can use wire to hole the screen not the outer surface with it's texture as well
I like this one but....
It's to shallow for my purposes at this time. At times finding the right pot is easy it's the plant that goes in it that can be difficult Note again that even the cheap ceramic has an unfinished/non glazed inner
Note : the wire guide on this one is grooved on the bottom side for a more stable setting with out feet
Taller pots serve well for sweeping styles and short manage\ed hanging plants elimitating the need for bottom wire groves
On feet best if kept inside though and is intended for a sweeping style bonsai or the kept short hanging plant.
Have fun with your craft, be unique and as creative as you can. No real good artist isn't an imitator.
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Comments (18)Thank you all so much. The compliments are more than generous, and much appreciated! This is indeed an annual show. In fact, all of the local societies have an annual show and sale down here in Southern California. It ends up being a whole season of shows, lasting late spring to late summer! I suspect I will do much better next year as well. Mostly because the two people who beat me will be forced to move up into Advanced, while I still get another year as a Novice. Plus, I am intending to enter *two* car loads next year! ;-) I can't speak to any other club's show, but the way it works at ours is pretty casual. On Friday, you bring in each of your plants and place them on the appropriate table. Then you fill out a little card, yellow for novice and purple for advanced, with your name and scientific name of the plant. You simply place the card with your plant and voila! its entered. You take a final count and write your name and the number of plants you've entered on the master list and your done. Hauling the plants is a lot of work, especially for those of us interested in fat plants. I suppose it ends up being a painful experience for all those cacti growers too. What is truly amazing is the amount of work the vendors put in hauling their wares and show plants. These people are moving a dozen flats of 4" plants, *plus* a bunch of gorgeous show plants too. I suppose a number of plants get damaged in the move, but so long as you are careful, it isn't like anything really gets ruined. I had a pot tip over (that really tall Dorstenia) but I just repotted it there, it wasn't a big deal. For the risk involved, the reward of sharing our plants with a curious public and the adulation of your peers is well worth it. While there is no formal rule about what type of container your plant is in, there is a deeply ingrained tradition of using relatively muted, earth-toned ceramic pots. More and more the pots are being considered as much a part of the hobby as the plants themselves. Actually, for all I know, it has always been like that, but even in my short experience that would seem to be the case. Technically, only 10% of the plants "score" is from staging, but in practice, that just isn't true. There was a particular guy at this show who had some really stellar plants in pretty unique pots. I personally loved them, I know some others did too. The judges on the other hand, hated them. Time after time, plants that should have won on their own merits, were losing to plants with more conventional pots. Given that condition is supposed to account for 70%, and size/difficulty account 15% it is hard to deny that the container and staging factor more into what plants win than what is stated in the rules. In short, there were a couple of plants there in plastic nursery pots, but if you want to be one of the "cool kids," you've got to stage your stuff in fancy oxide-stained ceramic! :-) I quite often forget the stupendous luck I have in living in SoCal. Even a small show like ours is really full of some amazing plants that could easily be among the world's best. I wish that everyone on this forum could experience a show, but between geography and climate, it just isn't possible. For those of you lucky enough to be able to participate in a local club or show, it is an opportunity you shouldn't pass up. For everyone else, all I can do is post pictures!...See MoreNew to Me Succulents in Pots
Comments (11)Thanks for taking the time to help me out. I know this is probably a repetitive question you all get here. ealdwood, thanks for giving me so many names. I have had the tendency to rot things in pots, mini hostas and mini roses, so I knew I needed some guidance. I'll be especially careful with those two you pointed out, and careful not to knock the leaves of key lime pie. I will try to plant according to how they grow, also. I can see some that look like they'd be the best to cascade over the sides, for instance. breton2 I've been gardening for a while, but I've never seen anything labeled grit. Is that something I'd find at a pet store? I'm guessing it's the same as coarse sand? ....At least I know it's not the coarse cornmeal used to make grits. :-) I was surprised the MG cactus mix seems to have so much peat in it. I'll lighten it up further. lgteacher, good thing I asked because a lot of info I googled said to put a layer of small pebbles on the bottom, but what you said makes sense. I'll skip that and concentrate on making a mix that's fast draining....See MoreMaking pots for succulents
Comments (106)Dolores Coullie I tried to make some pots today... wow much harder than it looks, at first my mix was too soft and of course I started with the biggest plastic basin I had, all was just sliding down, so I remixed with another bit of sand and cement to get the consistency right. I then did one med basin, and some small tubs and plastic pots, got some right, some a bit wonky. I battled to get the tops right but in the end I just put some blobs of cement on the top and the big one I pocked with the knife (I saw you had a pot with a rough top in one pic) it was easier with the smaller pots. After a couple of hours I sprayed with water (!!! I got confused !!) pots immediately started to melt...yikes, fixed them up as best I could and wait for tomorrow to fill with water. Thanks Neli Stoyanova I will see how these come out and will try again. These are my small ones....See MoreOutdoor succulent combo pot
Comments (31)Ewwmayo do you have any books or website recommendations for someone who wants to continue learning about succulents? I agree, Rina. I've had pretty good luck at my local nurseries, except one of them doesn't label any of the plants beyond "echeveria" which bugs me a bit. I've also been lucky enough to happen on some really nice ones from Altman Plants at Home Depot. But they only look good for a few days after delivery, then they get severely etiolated. I happened upon a new shipment last week and took home the following: echeveria elegans, echeveria subsessili variegata, echeveria chalk rose, a watch chain crassula, a sedum with tiny silvery white rosettes and a beautiful echeveria imbricata, which I've been searching for for months. 6 plants for about $30! I have a problem. I'll post a picture of the imbricata tonight if I can remember. It's potted in its own pot so it can grow and hopefully produce some pups. Until then, I'll leave you with this transformation. Found a succulent labeled as a perle von nurnberg and bought it in November. The pot had a date on it of 2014! I wondered if it had potential. Trimmed some of the pups off to propagate them and ended with this in March.... Needless to say, I quickly realized that it wasn't a PVN. I'm thinking maybe graptoveria debbie?...See More
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greenerontheotherside_8a
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoHi, this is my first post in this group! I enjoy everyone's expertise. :) I made this pot 35 years ago, in a beginning pottery class. It's not the best shape to use as a plant pot since the neck is narrower than the bowl, but I used it anyway since I had it sitting around. I'd had it indoors but recently moved it outside so the plant could get more sun.
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Neil
8 years agoAnd_Now- I was entertaining the thought of making my own pots specifically for succulents just recently. I am sure you will truly get the feel for the correct pot for a succulent because you also love them. There are many gifted artists out there who make beautiful pots which I also pass on (like what Nomen said) because they simply are not made with succulents in mind.
Let's take a moment to examine what a succulent needs:
Good Drainage- A drainage hole is a must. Large enough to drain water, not so large that the soil or medium washes away. Several smaller holes would do also. (think of a colander)
Aeration- Something a lot of people don't address enough. Succulents need air just as much as they need sunlight and water when appropriate. Heavy glaze on the outside would not be the best thing. Glaze on the inside would be overkill. It would block out the natural aeration that the ceramic or clay would provide the plant.
Container Size- Many have succulents in containers that are simply too large for the one plant they have it in. There are those types of collectors who don't believe in mixed plantings. They have one plant of a particular species in one pot and so on (what I refer to as someone who is a "specimen collector.") There is no right or wrong in this; it's personal choice and whatever your space requirements allow for. I have found many great planters that are sized 6", 8", 10 and 12", etc., but rarely find great containers that are smaller other than the plain terra cotta planters. I would like to see awesome little planters that are well made for my smaller plants as well. The kind i'm talking about are the ones that are the size of Chinese tea cups. The depth and width of the pot is exactly right but, the reason I don't just buy those are because most of them are glazed on the inside and the other downside is a lack of a drainage hole. It took me over an hour to drill a hole in one so, it's not very practical to buy a lot of them.
Container Shape- Tall, fluted, or tapering containers would NOT be good. A tall, straight container would be good for plants that trail to show of that trait better. For example a string of pearls plant would look better in a 10" tall container rather than a 4" tall container.
I think that if the needs of the plant are addressed first,,you can then let your imagination run wild. Well designed pots made especially with succulents in mind are not easy to come by..unless of course you have an unlimited income they can be very expensive
Here is a picture with he Yin/Yang symbol that I am trying to get made into a planter .
The two circulars and the two teardrop-shaped forms would be inserts (with drainage) where you would place the plants on top of a circular bowl.
I would plant graptosedum 'claret' in the white areas and cremnosedum "little gem" in the black areas, creating a nice contrast. The total and perfect diameter for me would be the size of a medium pizza pie.
It would be nice to see some triangular shaped planters too.
I hope others give their thoughts also. It's a great thread you started so I thank you : )
nomen_nudum
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoAh yes but some do enjoy some of the finer things in life & why not, some of these plants are the finer things things in life. It's like asking me why do I drive a gas saving compact car on any given day when I have a super duty pick up ?
Neil: In pot prices you'd pay less for a nicely sized hand crafted Kitoi than the same sized Raynor that would cost slightly more. Smaller hand made pots cost more than a bigger sized hand made pots cause artist skills that require avoiding error in making them is more likely.
There is nothing wrong with 'hand crafted pots' they need to work/perform and be enjoyed as much. Staging is a bit more than just a pretty plant in a pretty pot it too is an art.
pot samples:
Thin wall off round hand thrown with a level and easy to balance feet a stable well balanced footed at the base
On that trip to the show(s) it rides as stable as they come, handles the occasional rougher day outside It's in the shape it's weight and how it's balanced
This one is one of my favs in many areas It's solid has very nice weight for it's size,ease of use, the superior workman ship or craftsmanship of the pot, with the succulent inside it'll draw some attention ( but just a bit) It's an honor to have it here and wasn't very expensive at all.
Intricate in details, it's drainage is flush to the microscopic even level and is equally textured as the pot it's self.
It's a tuff world out there, as a pot crafting spare time hobby friend told me " It'll handle anything I throw at it." Naturally I responded with, " not if I throw a hammer at it."
Guess what ? If I break it I buy but if I don't break I'll defiantly buy I was/am happy to be wrong.
They are solid and very stable if to drop 50 or more feet on a sidewalk this pot will not break A plant inside of this one on the other hand may need some work
One more hand made with feet on the bottom some of it's ordeals and puzzles.
As level as they are some feet don't work as well as others in the same conditions some feet work better in other conditions.
Note the location of the feet and there location on the bottom they're less balanced than the others Exaggeration, yes but I suspect a stronger wind could carry the wind torn plant less pot to the land of OZ if it blew long enough All I have to do is image a couple feet of travel from a modest wind or my sudden lazy hands that may lead the pot a visit to the floor, Top heave it's kind of off balanced the same story wont have a very happy ending for a plant inside of this one
This can offer a challenge to the user of this style that include: They need to pack, they need to handle bumps and turns during the ride, they need to handle some harsher outside conditions at times. This one is a bit more difficult to pack for the ride and doesn't ride as well. In comparison to some of my other pots that can handle even more than a hammer being thrown at it, this hand made works but for me it's not intended for outside use.
Question Nei: Puzzling as it may be what succulent can I put in it that'll ride as well as the succulent looks ? Okay a bit tough as the succulent may look better...... You get the idea.
Them dime a dozen things: AKA what to look for when looking at a pot 101
Why them cheap Chinese ceramic glazed are cheap. The wire holes are commonly found off center from the drainage, some have no level feet some are just off in intended shape ,some have a lesser level bottom to slight dipping in the middles. They are made by a machine in massive amounts at the dime a dozen price. Granted some will work and can even work well but provide very little to nothing to talk about. In my little world it's like thinking ot loud but also to yourself.... Ohh wow look at that one, it's a pretty plant in a boring pot . ( While whispering to the other onlooker(s) do you think they should of use standard TC or plastic ?)
Agree it's commonly not a good suggestion to suggest to the general public of forums to over pot but in the science of pot cultivating every rule can be broken as long as the laws are not.greenerontheotherside_8a
8 years agoHere's another I made back in the day. Glazed inside and out with no drainage hole. Cute, but not good for growing succulents in. Unglazed terra cotta (often made in Italy), is my friend when it comes to succulents.
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