Which plants can be grown in small pots (the size of a tea cup)
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Its quite common for people to grow herbs on a window sill to use in cooking in pots no larger then a tea cup. (we do it all year round just to have a bit of fresh rosemary, thyme and basil handy while we cook)
I've seen everthing from cacti to maple trees grown out to mature plants in small pots.
You can grow a whole miniature garden if your so inclined.
With a little experimenting and experience you'll find yourself growing all kinds of beautiful plants in small pots.
Have fun window sill farming!
Here's an example of the diversity of plants that will grow just fine in a tea cup
from left to right;
Phalaenopsis Orchid, Cyclamen, Ivy
A novel way to grow herbs in coffee cups
Enjoy!
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These are some of the plants that can grow well in small pots:
1. Herbs are among the simplest plants to grow in small plastic pots. They are low-maintenance and are both functional and decorative. Examples of herbs that you can grow in small potted pots like rosemary, santolina, hyssop, thyme and rue and some of the best choices.
2. Another great plant to grow is African violets. The flowers can grow in clusters and grow at about an inch or slightly more in width.
3. The Itsy Bitsy Ivy is a very small variety of English ivy that can grow very well in small pots. It has lobed leaves and trailing vines that are very similar to English Ivy.
4. Money Plant is believed to bring joy and prosperity and this plant is a climber and can be grown in pots of almost any size and shape.
5. Aphelandria is an amazing Zebra plant that are always in fashion. There are some varieties that has become very popular. They are also well-suited to grown in small pots.
sources:
http://www.tutorvista.com/biology/small-potted-plants
http://www.ehow.com/list_6470933_plants-well-little-plastic-pots.html
http://www.apartment-gardening-homes.com/uniqueindoorhouseplants.html
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