Klyf Brown on mon 5 nov 01
Gayle,
Hi I am Klyf, not Capt Mark, but I have grown lots of cactai in
containers. The most important thing with cactus is to not pot them
right away after disturbing the roots. Knock off the dirt on the roots
and lay the cactus on some dry ground in the shade for a coupla
weeks. If you repot immediately there is a strong chance of some sort
of bacteria getting into the roots and it will rot the plant. They like just
about any soil, but sandy the most. They like a deep but infrequent
water and do not like to stand in water at all, therefore good drainage
is a must. A layer of gravel on the bottom of the pot helps drainage. I
like a large drain hole in the centre, or a pair out the sides, depending
on the placment of the pot. Use pot shards to cover the drain hole to
prevent the soil from running out.
I have grown them in everything from a deep saucer to regular plant
pots and some really deep pots too. They don't seem to care, except
that they prefer well crafted clay homes (gotta keep it in the clay
thread). I have raised them in Bonsai pots too, but they don't look
right (except the Bonsai Saguarro cactus). They do thrive on neglect.
Be careful where you grow them, they all have nasty spines and some
are poison tipped (won't kill you, but makes a nasty sting for a while)
and many have a little barb like a fishing hook that really hurts when
you remove it.
Many ordinary looking cactai will throw the most amazing blooms,
some as large as the cactus itself, in some vibrant colours, but they
only do it once a year.
Have fun, and careful how you handle them
Klyf Brown, in the New Mexico desert, surrounded by lots of these
spiny plants.
11/5/01 11:08:06 AM, claybair
wrote:
>Hi Capt. Mark,
>I am curious about the cactus pots. Do they have a drain hole? Do
they need
>one?
>Are thee any standards as to dimension? Do they have to be glazed
inside?
>Curious minds need to know!
>Thanks
>Gayle Bair
>Bainbridge Island, WA
>http://claybair.com
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ASHPOTS@AOL.COM on mon 5 nov 01
well Earl let the cat out of the bag. When i lived in Miami i was a member
of the local Bonsai group. I had a nice collection, but i also have been
making containers for succulents.You know , cactus.
I was a certified judge of cactus and succulents. Succulents look great and
bonsai containers.
I am a member of the CSSA , Cactus and Succulent Society of America and also
the Vice Pres of the CCSS, the Chattanooga Cactus and Succulent Society
If you hook up with a cactus group , and they are IN EVERYstate the members
are desperate for GOOD containers.
I have some of my containers on a friends web site: OldmanCactus.com
if i can help with more info email me
Capt Mark Lookout Mountain Pottery
Rising Fawn Ga
claybair on mon 5 nov 01
Hi Capt. Mark,
I am curious about the cactus pots. Do they have a drain hole? Do they need
one?
Are thee any standards as to dimension? Do they have to be glazed inside?
Curious minds need to know!
Thanks
Gayle Bair
Bainbridge Island, WA
http://claybair.com
ASHPOTS@AOL.COM on mon 5 nov 01
Also , i dont bother glazing the inside, i spray all my ash glazes. I do
spray on the lip on the inside, just so i see glaze instead of raw clay, its
a matter of taste , i think
Capt Mark
ASHPOTS@AOL.COM on mon 5 nov 01
Hi Gail, instead of 1 or 2 big holes i use a drill and i make lots of holes
like a collonder. I also use elevated feet . I spend more time trimming the
pots then the time to throw them
I grow plants , plants like curculation and good drainage
as far as making Bonsai pots and just making 1 or 2 big holes , they are a
pain in the a. Most bonsai pots , you have to wire a screen to keep the soil
in. When you repot the roots have grab the screen and have sucked it up, hard
to cut loose.
Capt Mark
claybair on tue 6 nov 01
Mark,
Thanks for the tips. I like the colander holes for drainage.... a much
better idea than those too large holes.
Gayle Bair
Bainbridge Island, WA
http://claybair.com
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Subject: Re: Bonsai/ Cactus pots
Hi Gail, instead of 1 or 2 big holes i use a drill and i make lots of holes
like a collonder. I also use elevated feet . I spend more time trimming the
pots then the time to throw them
I grow plants , plants like curculation and good drainage
as far as making Bonsai pots and just making 1 or 2 big holes , they are a
pain in the a. Most bonsai pots , you have to wire a screen to keep the
soil
in. When you repot the roots have grab the screen and have sucked it up,
hard
to cut loose.
Capt Mark
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ASHPOTS@AOL.COM on thu 8 nov 01
Gail , are you going to NCECA ??
If so i can bring a pot or 2 for you to see. I would like to see your stuff
also.Hey, maybe we can trade a planter
Mark
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