Recycled Plastic Bottle Plant Pot

A plastic container recycled to make a home for a plant in need. An advantage to this method over a normal pot is that you can see the roots of the plant when they get too big, so you know when it needs more space.


NOTICE: If you are an experienced plant lover, you will know how to do step three, so it will be overly simple.

Step 1 What You Will Need

Materials:
soil
a plant in need of a home
an empty plastic container
a knife
(You might need newspaper for planting the plant if you are doing it indoors.)

Note: The plastic container will need to be wide enough to hold your plant with room to grow

Comments

[hybridracers]

actually, light is bad for roots make a paper sleeve to keep the light away from them

[pravs2k]

You could also try decoupage on the bottles. Keeps the sun out and looks great- very ornamental.

pravs2k

[tincanz]

Oh yes! That is a very good idea, thank you.

[jlafay]

I'm liking the idea, but as a newb to planting, I have no idea on what plant type is appropriate for life in a cubicle. Low moisture and artificial light can't be the best environment but I'd love to add some life to my cage in the office :) Any suggestions?

[tincanz]

Surprisingly, there is a plant that absolutely love fluorescent light.    
 It is called the African Violet.  it needs a normal amount of water,  so every 2-3 days give it a good amount of water.

[franqzen]

am also a recycling fave i collect and save empty powdered milk sachets and plant my seedlings therein or used coffee cups or any drinks bought from fast food outlets and restaurants as well as empty cans instead of throwing them away to garbage bins

[tincanz]

thats a really good idea!

[mistic]

good for re-cycling plastic bottles. I have used this method for several years and guess what- I found that I needed holes in the bottom to let the excess watering to drain out.. I used aluminum foil wrap to keep out the sun.

[tincanz]

although your method is easier, i would stick to paper for the outside but the holes on the bottom are a good idea.

[tincanz]

wouldn't foil make the inside heat up and kill the roots?

[Miss World]

I like this.. thank you :)