FlytrapCare Carnivorous Plant Forums

Sponsored by FlytrapStore.com

Discuss water requirements, "soil" (growing media) and suitable planting containers

Moderator: Matt

User avatar
By andynorth
Location: 
Posts:  1412
Joined:  Fri May 12, 2023 9:08 pm
#450103
So I bought these pools rather than the round ones that everyone else use. Reason is so I can zip tie the cage pieces I bought to keep the squirrels out. They will only be used in the summer as I have a greenhouse coming that will be used for dormancy. So should I put holes about 2 inches up and not have any saucers under my planters, put holes in them and leave the saucers under the potters, cut holes and leave the saucers or cut holes in one and not the other or what? Any and all suggestions welcome. Thank you.
Attachments:
pool.jpg
pool.jpg (44.14 KiB) Viewed 267 times
User avatar
By Panman
Location: 
Posts:  6411
Joined:  Wed Mar 04, 2020 8:41 pm
#450105
I wouldn't cut holes as it may compromise the strength of the liner. I would use them as is but allow enough space that you could bail water out if necessary.
User avatar
By andynorth
Location: 
Posts:  1412
Joined:  Fri May 12, 2023 9:08 pm
#450112
Panman wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:17 pm I wouldn't cut holes as it may compromise the strength of the liner. I would use them as is but allow enough space that you could bail water out if necessary.
OK, so leave the saucers under the planters? In the blue pool there is a drain hole for it. The yellow one is a sand pit and has a 3 inch square of mesh in the center. I am using the cover over the top of that to block water from getting out. I can easily move a couple plants if need be. Thank you.
By Fishkeeper
Posts:  803
Joined:  Sat Dec 03, 2016 10:59 pm
#450148
Agreed. Simply setting all your plants in them as-is is probably the easiest bet. You may need to drain some water out after rainstorms, though.
andynorth liked this

SASE is in my possession.

SASE has been received, all is well with the world[…]

Cactus Care

I think they look nice in the pot they are in for[…]

Oh yeah I forgot to post a couple things I was loo[…]

Another flower popped

Hey all, another flower popped last night from an […]

Hello, I would like to request SD-23-005 D. felix[…]

Order received. Your order number is 1651. I'll PM[…]

1 year old cape!

I would really be interested in getting some see[…]

Support the community - Shop at FlytrapStore.com!