Floppy Disk Planter

Floppy disk planters are a great way to use old floppy disks that you may have lying around.  They are made simply from floppies glued together to form a cube and adding a liner on the inside.

Step 1: Materials:

• Six floppy disks per planter
• Plastic bottle or yogurt container (this will be the inside liner)
• Plant
• Gravel  (optional)
• Activated charcoal (optional)

Tools:

• Glue
• Duct tape
• Scissors/knife/Dremel
• Pencil
• Clothespins/clips
• Adhesive remover (if necessary)

Comments

[Jent13]

I was just wondering what type of plant is that in the pictures? cause it look like a really cool viney one.

[ChrysN]

Yes, I really like it, though I picked up at a grocery store for $1.99, the tag just said it was tropical but didn't give it's name.

[M.C. Langer]

I love your planters, Chrys! You have my vote!!!!

[ChrysN]

Thanks (I voted for yours too)!

[M.C. Langer]

Thanks!!! JOIN ME, CHRYSN. TOGETHER, WE WILL RULE THE GARDEN!!!!

[Ivriniel]

These would also make cute desktop containers for pens and whatnot. 

[ChefZombie]

I love the idea, but how do you keep the pot from overflowing? I don't remember catching that part in the instructable.

[ChrysN]

Do you mean drainage.  I didn't add drainage holes in these ones but I think I will in future ones.  I would add holes in the bottom of the liner and put a saucer underneath.  For these I will have to be careful not to over water them.

[Kryptonite]

Why has it taken me this long to find this!?!

5*, subbed!

[ChrysN]

Thanks for the rating + sub!

[DinaMarch]

 awesome! i can use it for my school project. thanks!!

[chocolate2410]

that is so cool but i dont have any; dont u get those at office depot?? :)

[ChrysN]

You can probably still get them at computer stores though it seems a waste to buy them, can you ask friends or family is they have any old ones lying around.

[Creativeman]

Who'd ever thought?   ChrysN, that's who! Great stuff, Chrys...good luck in the contest. Cman

[ChrysN]

Thanks Cman, you always say such nice things!

[Tool Using Animal]

How well does the Weldbond adhere to the floppies?

[ChrysN]

Weldbond adheres really well.  A glue gun would probably work too, but the one I have is really lousy.

[Ninzerbean]

 Wonderful wonderful wonderful!

[ChrysN]

Thanks!

[reactif8]

That's lovely.
I always like to try and re-use all those old things that end up being useless for anything ever again.

Well, almost.

Thankyou.