How to make cactus mugs

Make cute cacti gardens in old mugs.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mug
• Cacti plants
• Drill
• Cacti compost
• Gravel

1. Select your plants, smaller growing species will be more suited to the size of the mug.

2. Drill a hole in the bottom of the mug.

3. Fill the mug with cacti compost (or multi-purpose compost and sand mix).

4. Arrange plant(s) in mug.

5. Dress the top with gravel, colourful gravel may be more decorative.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose different growing form cacti, some may be barrel others sprawling. Choose a mixture for added interest.
• A tea cup and saucer may also be used, delicate plants will suit them well.
• Keep space between plants, allow room for growth as disease will spread amongst crammed in plants.
• Be careful with drilling the hole, if not done correctly the mug may shatter.
• Hold mug steady while drilling to avoid cracks or the mug shattering.
• Spines on cacti can be lethal, keep the mug out of the reach of small children.
• Wash hands after handling compost.