Thank you Nell for all of your awesome videos! In the last month I have started gardening again, and every time I search for succulent videos, yours always pop up. Even when I watch other videos, yours always have the most information and answer all of my questions!
I became interested in succulents after watching your videos a couple months ago. Every time I go into Fry's (Kroger) I look on the clearance table in the floral department and I usually find something real cheap to buy . Even if they don't look so great, they perk up after watering a couple times. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you for this video, there are some very useful tips here! I just got a new plastic pot, and usually the ones I get have a thin layer where the hole needs to be but this one has long posts that I just can't get through especially as my electric drill has broken.
The reason it's called drunkards dream is because if you look just right, the individual stem segments look like wine bottles. The reason thick ceramic bowls and pots crack when you drill them is because the friction with the drill bit creates intense heat. To prevent this heat buildup, you need to drill under water. Here's how. you will need: 1. diamond drill ( for a surprisingly low price, you can buy a set ranging from 6 to 32 mm. on EBay.) 2. florist clay(Cling) 3. water 4. eye dropper 5. drill (preferably in a drill press, but a hand drill used carefully will work.) Turn your pot upside down and fasten it in place on a small piece of plywood or Masonite slightly larger than the pot. You will later use this board to clamp the assembly down to the drill press table. Roll the florist's clay into a donut shape. The hole in the donut should be just large enough for the drill bit to pass through easily. press the donut against the bottom of the pot around the point you want the hole to be. Make sure that the clay makes contact firmly all around. This is the well to hold the water and if there are spots where the clay does not contact the surface, the water will run out. Clamp the board and pot to the drill press table. If using a hand drill clamp it to a sturdy bench or table. With an eye dropper fill the hole in the center of the clay well with water. keep the extra water and the eye dropper handy. If the pot has a thick bottom or is stoneware or porcelain, the water in the well may evaporate before the hole is finished. If this happens add more water before the hole runs dry. Drilling in a dry hole will damage your drill bit and may cause your pot to crack. insert the drill bit and start drilling. Start drilling slowly. Diamond drills cut by abrasive action. Pushing hard on the drill will not make the drill cut any faster, it will just generate heat and crush the tiny diamonds that do the work. All you need to do is to hold the drill point firmly against the surface. Every few seconds, release the pressure to allow fresh water to flow into the cut. This cools the cut, and allows the slurry to wash out. (Slurry is the material being ground from the ceramic at the bottom of the cut. As the cut gets deeper, this slurry will make the water look like mud. It's the equivalent of the shavings you get from drilling wood or metal.) Drilling ceramic takes patience depending on how highly the pot was fired. Earthenware cuts fairly quickly, but stone ware and porcelain are much harder and cut more slowly. In addition, Porcelain is very brittle, and excessive pressure on the drill bit can cause it to shatter. When you reach the end of the cut, the drill bit will drop through and the water will suddenly drain out of the well. I recommend, instead of drilling a single hole, which can be easily plugged, to drill several holes evenly spaced around the bottom of the pot. Cleanup requires some care. Never let the slurry get into your house drain. This material is very heavy and will eventually collect in the bends of your pipes and harden, giving a days employment to the roto rooter man. One very important warning. Drilling with a diamond drill creates a little plug of material from the inside of the hole. When this plug falls out, it has a little flange of glaze attached at the bottom. This flange is basically a chip of glass and is very, very, very sharp. The edge tapers down to the thinness of single silicon dioxide molecule. Make sure that you find and dispose of this plug. You don't want a family member to step no it barefoot. It wouldn't make a very deep cut, but it won't be a lot of fun, either. Since I learned how to drill ceramic, I'm constantly looking for pots that I can drill for plants. Before drilling anything, however, I want to be sure that it isn't a collectible. Drilling is an easy way to turn a $150.00 collectible unto an old thing worth about $10.00.
Thank you. Yes, my Bougainvillea Barbara Karst has been a blooming machine since the temps have cooled a bit here in the desert. It's my fall color! Nell
Marcin - Of course. I'll do an update on all my container plants which will be posted in mid-December. I worked on the Marshall Field's Flower Show for 13 springs by the way - loved hanging out in Chicago. Here's a link from 1 of the shows: www.joyusgarden.com/beautiful-flower-show-linnea-monets-garden/ And greeting from the Arizona Desert. Nell
@JoyUsGarden..... can this be done if you want to create a moss bowl centerpiece in a planter that doesnt have a drain hole? Or is there a different process for it? Also, does the depth of the planter makes a difference?
Hi Nel. Can you please give advice for African Violets? My leaves are going soft & floppy. It has good drainage & placed in westward window on my kitchen counter top. Thank You! Great videos by the way. .
Is this the same as a plant someone called a mistletoe catcus. It is in a hanging basket, never had big bloom, had some tiny reddish ones when I got it.
Mistletoe cactus is a common name for certain plants of the Rhipsalis genus. Very closely related, but there are some differences. Rhipsalis are usually larger. They are called mistletoe because they hang in trees and have tiny white berries.
Thank you very much. I have quite a number of vases with no drain holes. After your demonstration I am glad that I can now put them to good use 🙏.
Thank you Nell for all of your awesome videos! In the last month I have started gardening again, and every time I search for succulent videos, yours always pop up. Even when I watch other videos, yours always have the most information and answer all of my questions!
Thank you so much! Nell
I became interested in succulents after watching your videos a couple months ago. Every time I go into Fry's (Kroger) I look on the clearance table in the floral department and I usually find something real cheap to buy . Even if they don't look so great, they perk up after watering a couple times. Thanks for the inspiration!
Super cute, very helpful vid! I'm confident to use my cute little pots now :) The charcoal mix is the secret sauce to keep them indoors--great tip!
Thank you for this video, there are some very useful tips here!
I just got a new plastic pot, and usually the ones I get have a thin layer where the hole needs to be but this one has long posts that I just can't get through especially as my electric drill has broken.
thank you!! i found that its cheaper to drill holes than buy expensive pots!! :)
The reason it's called drunkards dream is because if you look just right, the individual stem segments look like wine bottles.
The reason thick ceramic bowls and pots crack when you drill them is because the friction with the drill bit creates intense heat. To prevent this heat buildup, you need to drill under water. Here's how. you will need:
1. diamond drill ( for a surprisingly low price, you can buy a set ranging from 6 to 32 mm. on EBay.)
2. florist clay(Cling)
3. water
4. eye dropper
5. drill (preferably in a drill press, but a hand drill used carefully will work.)
Turn your pot upside down and fasten it in place on a small piece of plywood or Masonite slightly larger than the pot. You will later use this board to clamp the assembly down to the drill press table.
Roll the florist's clay into a donut shape. The hole in the donut should be just large enough for the drill bit to pass through easily. press the donut against the bottom of the pot around the point you want the hole to be. Make sure that the clay makes contact firmly all around. This is the well to hold the water and if there are spots where the clay does not contact the surface, the water will run out.
Clamp the board and pot to the drill press table. If using a hand drill clamp it to a sturdy bench or table.
With an eye dropper fill the hole in the center of the clay well with water. keep the extra water and the eye dropper handy. If the pot has a thick bottom or is stoneware or porcelain, the water in the well may evaporate before the hole is finished. If this happens add more water before the hole runs dry. Drilling in a dry hole will damage your drill bit and may cause your pot to crack.
insert the drill bit and start drilling. Start drilling slowly. Diamond drills cut by abrasive action. Pushing hard on the drill will not make the drill cut any faster, it will just generate heat and crush the tiny diamonds that do the work. All you need to do is to hold the drill point firmly against the surface. Every few seconds, release the pressure to allow fresh water to flow into the cut. This cools the cut, and allows the slurry to wash out. (Slurry is the material being ground from the ceramic at the bottom of the cut. As the cut gets deeper, this slurry will make the water look like mud. It's the equivalent of the shavings you get from drilling wood or metal.) Drilling ceramic takes patience depending on how highly the pot was fired. Earthenware cuts fairly quickly, but stone ware and porcelain are much harder and cut more slowly. In addition, Porcelain is very brittle, and excessive pressure on the drill bit can cause it to shatter.
When you reach the end of the cut, the drill bit will drop through and the water will suddenly drain out of the well.
I recommend, instead of drilling a single hole, which can be easily plugged, to drill several holes evenly spaced around the bottom of the pot.
Cleanup requires some care. Never let the slurry get into your house drain. This material is very heavy and will eventually collect in the bends of your pipes and harden, giving a days employment to the roto rooter man. One very important warning. Drilling with a diamond drill creates a little plug of material from the inside of the hole. When this plug falls out, it has a little flange of glaze attached at the bottom. This flange is basically a chip of glass and is very, very, very sharp. The edge tapers down to the thinness of single silicon dioxide molecule. Make sure that you find and dispose of this plug. You don't want a family member to step no it barefoot. It wouldn't make a very deep cut, but it won't be a lot of fun, either.
Since I learned how to drill ceramic, I'm constantly looking for pots that I can drill for plants. Before drilling anything, however, I want to be sure that it isn't a collectible. Drilling is an easy way to turn a $150.00 collectible unto an old thing worth about $10.00.
Very thorough directions thanks so much for the effort!
You just saved me so much time! I was drilling into pots, not knowing about this pebble trick. Thanks for the video
I loved your video. Thank you for the information
Just made my own little log/ planter and i think it looks pretty good, but I am nervous about the watering now.
Hi Nell, your bourgenvellia looks amazing! Good job on the planting.
Thank you. Yes, my Bougainvillea Barbara Karst has been a blooming machine since the temps have cooled a bit here in the desert. It's my fall color! Nell
where you buy the gloves for the aloe vera And cactus
Nell, can you please do an update on the blue pot with different cactuses you planted a while ago ? Greetings from Chicago.
Marcin - Of course. I'll do an update on all my container plants which will be posted in mid-December. I worked on the Marshall Field's Flower Show for 13 springs by the way - loved hanging out in Chicago. Here's a link from 1 of the shows: www.joyusgarden.com/beautiful-flower-show-linnea-monets-garden/ And greeting from the Arizona Desert. Nell
Just to let you know...I really love that intro of yours! :D
Can you order the soil mix?
Do you need rocks with drain holes?
Can you please tell us what side of your home your Bougainvillea is facing? N, S. E. or West? thank you.
Hi - My Bougainvillea Barbara Karst faces E & S. Nell
@JoyUsGarden..... can this be done if you want to create a moss bowl centerpiece in a planter that doesnt have a drain hole? Or is there a different process for it? Also, does the depth of the planter makes a difference?
I just soak mines and then turn upside down while holding plant
The gift guide seems awesome!!!!!!
I thought I heard something about using root stimulator? But maybe not?
Hi Nel. Can you please give advice for African Violets? My leaves are going soft & floppy. It has good drainage & placed in westward window on my kitchen counter top. Thank You! Great videos by the way. .
i think its over watering
Place water in a water dish underneath the pot. She will drink as she chooses. Also no intense heat.
Thank you. You're sweet and knowledgable ❤️👏👏👍
Can you use perlite as a substitute for charcoal?
I recently bought cactus from home depot. The cactus came is a ceramic pot without any holes. What should I do to keep the cactus alive?
I have one too, most of their ceramic pots actually have a smaller plastic pot inside with drain holes. You might want to check if yours has one.
hi there, i recently got a echeveria but i’m asking what temperature should the water be?
Room temperature would be fine...nothing too hot or too cold.
Is this the same as a plant someone called a mistletoe catcus. It is in a hanging basket, never had big bloom, had some tiny reddish ones when I got it.
Mistletoe cactus is a common name for certain plants of the Rhipsalis genus. Very closely related, but there are some differences. Rhipsalis are usually larger. They are called mistletoe because they hang in trees and have tiny white berries.
Thnx Nell 💜😗
Good content but gosh she takes too long to get to the point
Thanks for this vid!! I learned a lot!
Hi Nell can u pls type the name of the succulents thanks
Can't see ur table images
What did you call that Bougainvillea????
Good !
Great video. But you didn’t stain the grey log.🙁
Very pretty
Thank you! Nell
Where we get succulents
Talk too much
Sabarlah. Dia gabra kut.