Teacup Planters

Materials and Equipment:

• a large plastic bag or several sheets of newspaper
• one or more teacups, preferably with saucers
• potting soil, enough to fill a teacup
• a tablespoon
• small ivy plant, I find the slow growing variety "Glacier" works well

Instructions:

1. Clean and dry the teacup before starting. Clear the table and cover it with newspaper or a large garbage bag to avoid getting soil on the table.

2. Fill the bottom third of the teacup with potting soil.

3. Take the ivy out of its container and remove any pot-bound roots. Place the plant in the teacup.

4. Fill the rest of the teacup with soil, covering the roots of the ivy. Press the soil down with your spoon or hand.

5. Water lightly and place in indirect light. Fertilize every few weeks.

6. Remember that there are no drainage holes in the teacup, so water sparingly. If you over water, just tip the cup to drain the excess water out. My teacup planters have lived happily for several years following this advice!

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