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So Why Do Plant Containers Have Drain Holes?

MSU Extension Service
Fingers steady an upside-down flower pot as a drill bit pierces the bottom to make drainage holes.

You’ve got a lovely container, and you want to put a plant in it. But if that container doesn’t have drainage holes, you’ll end up with a dead plant.

Gary Bachman, Extension horticulture specialist, explains why drainage holes are a requirement.

 

Video by Jonathan Parrish

If you have a decorative pot you love, you can still use it. Just drill some holes in it first.

Subirrigated containers can take the guess work out of watering.

 

Posted on: November 6, 2018

 

 

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