Bonsai pots were not always so small

[Joe Dupre']

Many think bonsai pots have always been a bit on the minimal side. These look almost comically large and garish by today's standards. While a bit big even for me, I am gravitating towards larger pots these days. The trees seem to love them and the volume of soil helps in my hot summers.






My latest $1.00 thrift store find.

 

[19Mateo83]

Many think bonsai pots have always been a bit on the minimal side. These look almost comically large and garish by today's standards. While a bit big even for me, I am gravitating towards larger pots these days. The trees seem to love them and the volume of soil helps in my hot summers.



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My latest $1.00 thrift store find.


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That’s a heck of a $1 find!

 

[Joe Dupre']

That’s a heck of a $1 find!

I only had to drill a drainage hole. A cheap diamond hole saw did the trick.

 

[19Mateo83]

I only had to drill a drainage hole. A cheap diamond hole saw did the trick.

Those can be the best pots. Cheap, easy and different from the typical “bonsai” pot.

 

[Joe Dupre']

I never fail to look around thrift stores.

 

[JJ6465]

Many think bonsai pots have always been a bit on the minimal side. These look almost comically large and garish by today's standards. While a bit big even for me, I am gravitating towards larger pots these days. The trees seem to love them and the volume of soil helps in my hot summers.



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My latest $1.00 thrift store find.


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Thrift stores, Dollar Stores, Dollar Trees and flea markets. A cheap drill press from Harbor Freight and cheap diamond tip bits off Temu and your set,

 

[Russ1]

Oriental stores for Tea cups, Saki cups, small bowls, a hollow Diamond bit 3/8 - 3/4 inch, a Drill and some water and you got a Mame or Shohin pot.
Also found some really nice shallow Stoneware "pots" at a local potters store, just need to drill a hole and a lot cheaper than a Bonsai pot.