Thoughts on securing rock in pot

[eeeealmo]

Hey everyone! I'm trying to execute a forest planting that includes a rock, but I'm having a hard time figuring out the best way to secure the rock into the pot at the angle I was envisioning. I managed to drill 2 holes into it with some effort, so that is possible, but even with that it just keeps tipping over. Any thoughts on the best way to secure it at the angle shown below? I honestly don't even know where to begin. Thanks a ton!

 

[RJG2]

Take something round and shallow; fill with cement or epoxy; stick rock in at the appropriate angle; let dry.

You now have a flat base that you can wire into the pot.

 

[RJG2]

Take something round and shallow; fill with cement or epoxy; stick rock in at the appropriate angle; let dry.

You now have a flat base that you can wire into the pot.

Here's an example photo, taken from @Eric Schrader's site (I hope you don't mind, it was the first I found):



Reference + credit:

Creating Small Juniper Bonsai Rock Plantings

Bonsai rock plantings imitate the awe-inspiring state of trees in harsh natural environments struggling to find nutrients. Read this article to learn how to create and maintain healthy black pine juniper bonsai rock plantings!

www.bonsaify.com

 

[MSU JBoots]

Maybe put a hunk of wood under it but that might decompose too quickly.

 

[ShadyStump]

I assume the pot has just the two holes? Is it an option to drill extra holes in the pot to anchor the rock from multiple angles?

Once the pot is filled with soil, and eventually roots, that should go a long way in anchoring it. How open are you to something that can prop it up from the outside while waiting?

 

[eeeealmo]

Here's an example photo, taken from @Eric Schrader's site (I hope you don't mind, it was the first I found):

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Reference + credit:

Creating Small Juniper Bonsai Rock Plantings

Bonsai rock plantings imitate the awe-inspiring state of trees in harsh natural environments struggling to find nutrients. Read this article to learn how to create and maintain healthy black pine juniper bonsai rock plantings!

www.bonsaify.com

This is perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a ton!

 

[James W.]

Take something round and shallow; fill with cement or epoxy; stick rock in at the appropriate angle; let dry.

You now have a flat base that you can wire into the pot.

When I do this I stick some more smaller rocks and/or pebbles into the epoxy and then cover any exposed epoxy with sand so if at some time the base becomes exposed it won't look too bad. I might also add a little piece of rock as a brace underneath.

 

[eeeealmo]

Follow up : using the method described by @RJG2 I was able to get the rock secured at the angle I was hoping for. Thanks everyone for the help!!! Now comes the hard part of placing the trees....

 

[Weta]

Cool stone,
Reminds me of a hand

 

[eeeealmo]

Final result. Pretty happy with how it turned out, so thanks everyone for their input and help!

 

[Ruddigger]

Cool. Kinda looks like palm trees on a beach.