Is It Okay to Use Just Nursery Pots for My Plants?
Asked by PlantasticVoyager42
I recently ended up buying more plants than I expected, and I'm trying to make do without spending money on decorative pots right now. I've crafted a hanging basket to hold some of these plants directly above my kitchen sink, where they can freely drain. The nursery pots I'm using are black and secure in the basket, so they shouldn't fall out. I'm wondering if they'll be okay without cover pots, considering I can easily check on them to see if they need watering. Is drying out the only concern I should have?
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I love using nursery pots too due to their great drainage! Unless you're dealing with a really messy watering situation, they should work just fine without cover pots. The main function of those is to keep things tidy, so just keep an eye on any splashes in the sink!
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No worries, your plants should be totally fine in nursery pots! Many people keep their plants in nursery pots for ages. Just treat them like you would if they were in a decorative pot – they’ll be happy!
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The only potential issue is if you're watering them right in the hanging basket, as that might cause some mess when water drips into it. Otherwise, it’s perfectly fine to use nursery pots. I do the same and keep mine in nursery pots inside decorative ones for style!
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TidyPlantParent: Yeah, messy water can be an issue! Just make sure to wipe it down after watering if it gets splashy.