I love a tea cup and saucer, can i plant a vine or a flower in the cup

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I glue the cup to the saucer and then glue a rod to it so that i can stick it in the ground and was wondering if i could plant something in the cup. would i have to put some little rocks in the cup because there is no drain?

Robyn · Answer

Yes Sharon you definitely can. Is there room for rocks? You could also put in a few marbles, anything small. If this cup and saucer cannot be drilled for drainage I would plant it with something that likes to be kept moist, or something that you don't have to water much, like a succulent.

Julie S · Answer

My mother in law was always planting house plants in tea cups and mugs. You need a smaller flower or plant, and yes, a few rocks in the bottom would give excess water a place to go. Try it!

Sharon · Answer

Thanks girls, good to know. A succulent sounds perfect!

Barbara Thomas · Answer

Yes, if the cup isn't too small. Little rocks or just one rock at the bottom is fine. Depending on how much potting soil the cup will hold, you can plant a flower or vine. Succulents might be good.

Sharon · Answer

Thanks Barbara!

Diane Gryka · Answer

packing peanuts are also good for drainage and for bigger pots they are lighter

Lyman Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling · Answer

then sell drill bits for glass at Home Depot. I bet they would work great to drill some small holes. They work great on tile might be worth a try

Sharon · Answer

Thanks Diane and Lyman!

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