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What plant could I put in these two mini planters?
I tried string of pearls but as you can see it didn't do well.
I need a plant that can be pruned to stay small, looks good in there and is easy to grow...any suggestions?

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Trachyandra looks good to me or something like it!



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Gemma wrote: Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:34 pm What plant could I put in these two mini planters?
I tried string of pearls but as you can see it didn't do well.
I need a plant that can be pruned to stay small, looks good in there and is easy to grow...any suggestions?

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I was going to suggest any of the 'fairy' plants they typically use for fairy gardens. Don't know the exact names but if you google fairy garden plants, they should show up! They stay small and are easy to take care of.
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j.w wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:02 am Trachyandra looks good to me or something like it!



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Never seen it before
Thanks for the suggestion
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brokensword wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:11 am
Gemma wrote: Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:34 pm What plant could I put in these two mini planters?
I tried string of pearls but as you can see it didn't do well.
I need a plant that can be pruned to stay small, looks good in there and is easy to grow...any suggestions?

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I was going to suggest any of the 'fairy' plants they typically use for fairy gardens. Don't know the exact names but if you google fairy garden plants, they should show up! They stay small and are easy to take care of.
That's a great idea, thanks!
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Gemma wrote: Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:34 pm What plant could I put in these two mini planters?
I tried string of pearls but as you can see it didn't do well.
I need a plant that can be pruned to stay small, looks good in there and is easy to grow...any suggestions?

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What a find those planters are Gemma! So cool:)
900 gallons, 30" deep, BioFalls and skimmer, 25 Shubunkin Goldfish
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Gemma wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 3:21 pm
j.w wrote: Thu Jun 23, 2022 12:02 am Trachyandra looks good to me or something like it!



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Never seen it before
Thanks for the suggestion
Leave it to you j.w....You found the absolute BEST plants for those!
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I'm happy! I went with @brokensword suggestion and I got these from the fairy garden section...

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Gemma wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:51 pm I'm happy! I went with @brokensword suggestion and I got these from the fairy garden section...

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and now, when someone asks who you think you are, you can say;

I am Groot!


heh heh :cool:
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rubyduby wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 2:48 pm
Gemma wrote: Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:34 pm What plant could I put in these two mini planters?
I tried string of pearls but as you can see it didn't do well.
I need a plant that can be pruned to stay small, looks good in there and is easy to grow...any suggestions?

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What a find those planters are Gemma! So cool:)
Sorry I was in a hurry I forgot to tell you if you want them, you can find these Groot planters and a few more like these on Amazon Image
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