Indoor Gardening

What to Put under Potted Plants? 8 Ideas with images.

What to Put under Potted Plants? 8 Ideas with images.

If you have no other choice and have to put your plant pot on the floor, join us in this article to tell you What to put under potted plants to protect the floor. After watering, the extra water with a few wet soils will be drained from the holes at the bottom of your planter. If you neglect it, the floor will be destroyed soon. But how you can solve this problem? Some people decide to use pots without drainage holes. But specific plants can grow in pots without holes and planting in a cachepot has its specific methods…
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What Plants Don’t Need Drainage Holes? | Update 2024

What Plants Don’t Need Drainage Holes? | Update 2024

In this post, I will tell you about the three main groups of indoor plants that don't need drainage holes and the all things you should know. I'm a horticultural consultant and here want to share with you my experiences with plants that don't need drainage. Some indoor gardeners prefer to plant in pots without holes. Do you know why? I discussed it in my previous article (Are pots without drainage holes bad?) and showed you how to plant in ceramic pots without holes to prevent of root rot. And now, I want to tell you about the plants that can…
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How to prevent root rot in pots without drainage holes: 11 pro tips | update 2023

How to prevent root rot in pots without drainage holes: 11 pro tips | update 2023

Here you will find best practices to prevent root rot in pots without drainage holes. After reading this article you can plant in a cachepot without any worry. In previous articles, we talked with you about the advantages of planting in a pot without holes (read “Why do some plant pots not have holes?”), however, there is a concern about root rot risk in planters without holes. Root rot is one of the critical risks for all plants and usually will cause the death of the plant. Hence in the present article: First, we will discuss the importance of drainage in…
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An ultimate guideline about drainage for hanging plants | update 2023

An ultimate guideline about drainage for hanging plants | update 2023

Here you will find all things that you must know about drainage for hanging plants to provide good drainage, plant in hanging pots without holes and the best plants for hanging planters with no drainage. Keep reading. Hanging plants will help you to bring a tropical, colourful view to your small living space. But the most concern of indoor gardeners is “indoor hanging plant drainage”. Hence, in the present article, I provide you with a complete guideline for hanging plant drainage. In the following: First, I will discuss whether “all hanging plants need drainage or not?” you will find out pro tips…
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16 Herbs That Don’t Need Drainage Holes | Update 2024

16 Herbs That Don’t Need Drainage Holes | Update 2024

Some herbs such as Mint, Basil, Chives and Common comfrey can thrive well in pots without holes if you know how to plant and water them.  If you want to know more, keep reading to find 16 herbs that don't need drainage holes that are ideal for your kitchen herb hanging and other types of indoor gardens. I also will tell you verified tips for planting and caring for them. There are various ways to create an indoor herb garden including planting herbs in pots, glass jars, mason jars, window boxes, hanging pots and any other kind of containers. But…
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6 Small Indoor Plants That Don’t Need Drainage Holes: Tried and True in 2024

6 Small Indoor Plants That Don’t Need Drainage Holes: Tried and True in 2024

Hi, I'm a horticultural consultant and today want to give you a list of small indoor plants that don’t need drainage holes such as Fuego Sky Plant and Spanish Moss, which can thrive without soil, or Venus Fly Trap which loves soggy soils. Some plants like  Pothos can thrive in a cachepot full of water for years. you may be shocked if I tell you I can grow small succulents in pots without holes with a specific watering practice. To keep these small indoor plants healthy without dehydration or root rot, you must follow the tips which I will tell…
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Best 9 Flowers that Don’t Need Drainage Holes: Tested 2024

Best 9 Flowers that Don’t Need Drainage Holes: Tested 2024

I'm a horticultural consular who has a PhD in plant pathology. In this post, I want to introduce 9 flowers that don't need drainage holes. I also will tell you my experiences of caring for plants by planting them in cachepots. Drainage is a critical factor in the planting of indoor plants; However, some plants can grow in pots without drainage holes. However, if you keep reading I will show you plants with colourful flowers that you can plant in cachepots. Some of these flowers that don't need drainage holes are famous due to their beautiful flowers like Peace Lily…
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Are pots without drainage holes bad?

Are pots without drainage holes bad?

If drainage is critical for the healthy growth of my plant, are pots without drainage holes bad? Join me in this article to tell you all things you should know. In previous articles, I talked with you about the importance of drainage in planting and showed you why plants need a drainage hole. but there are a lot of pots in gardening centres that have no holes! Although I told you “Why do they sell pots without drainage holes?” in my last post, people still ask me: Are pots without drainage holes bad? Can I use pots without drainage holes?…
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The best practice for Watering plants in pots without drainage

The best practice for Watering plants in pots without drainage

If you are interested in planting in a cachepot but consider its watering, join us to show you the best practice for watering plants in pots without drainage holes. Planting in pots without drainage is popular due to reasons that I talked about before (if you don’t read my previous article please read “Why do some plant pots not have holes? “To find the advantage of planting in a cachepot). Here I’m going to show you how to design a professional strategy for watering indoor plants in pots without drainage. Hence, first I will tell you about the importance of drainage…
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Why Do Some Plant Pots not Have Holes? The Best Answer

Why Do Some Plant Pots not Have Holes? The Best Answer

If you have spotted pots not have holes, join us in this article to find out the advantages of using them and how to plant in planters without drainage holes. Sometimes ago, when I was buying my new Gardening scissors, a woman said “Why do you sell pots without drainage holes?” The salesman answered, “You can drill holes in its bottom.” I thought it was not the true answer. Hence, I’ve decided to write this post to tell you why some plant pots do not have holes. So, join me in this article to: Tell you about the advantages of…
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