My beloved bamboo coffee cup broke and I was pretty upset about it.
Even though it’s compostable, what’s the point of buying reusable cups if I keep breaking or losing them? I’ve already gone through 3 glass water bottles because I drop them, but I took the cover from my last one and put it on my ice-coffee cup so at least that got a make-over! A huge cracked formed down the side of the coffee cup and I tried fixing it – with nail glue – and realized it definitely wasn’t safe to drink out of anymore. Instead of throwing it out, I decided it deserves to be reincarnated as a flower pot.
Initially, I was just going to buy a flower. I used to have a plant in my room but I can’t remember what happened to it, it might have died, or my mam might have got sick of taking care of it, I was 10 so I don’t remember.
I settled on a cactus but decided instead of just buying a cactus I’d grow my own. There are lots of plants I want, like sunflowers being my favouite flower, or a mint plant so I can try to recreate the life-changing mint tea from Morocco.
I also find something cute about cacti, I feel the same about pineapples, there’s just something I like about them. Besides, it’s pretty hard to kill a cactus.
I found a cheap little kit and decided to raise my new plant in my coffee cup.
It came with enough to make four separate pots, each meant to have 5-7 seeds each so it’s going to be a little cluster of cacti. They’re all different kinds too so it’s going to be a surprise to see what grows.
To plant a second one I used an empty almond butter jar and decorated it so my boyfriend gets one too, and it means I saved something from being thrown out. I’m actually jealous of how cool the jar looks, but at least I’ll get to visit it! I’m keeping the other two for if I want more later of if the two I planted just don’t germinate at all. I followed the instructions perfectly and they were so easy so if nothing grows I’ll be embarrassed.
I got the kit on June 27th, and it says germination takes from 2 weeks to 2 months so it could be a while until my next update. Hopefully next time I’ll have a cute little baby cactus, and I’d like to think that post will come sooner rather than later.
One measly little cactus isn’t going to do anything about climate change, but the more plants in the world the better! This upcycling project saved a coffee cup from going to landfill, and the need to buy a pot had I decided later I wanted a cactus!
The lesson here is when something you love breaks gives it a new life as something else!
I love cacti as well, so I guess that makes me a proud cactus mom, and I really like that you recycle items and turn them into plant pots!
I’ve never bought Cacti seed starter kit but I think I might actually try it out!
Samantha xx
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So far it hasn’t germinated yet but I figured that I’d feel a sense of accomplishment growing it myself
I think a better way to go is if you buy a reusable cup that is good for the environment when you dispose of it. It’s a double whammy that way! Having a cactus is nice! I’ve been growing one for ~20 years (since I was a kid) and WOW! They grow with you XD. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
It hasn’t even germinated yet and I’m already attached to it!
What a cute post! I’m terrible at plant keeping but this really motivated me to try it out! xx
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Ahhh, how exciting!! I recently decided to become a plant and herb mum, and I wrote a post about the cute pots I found and planting them all over on my blog if you want to check it out! But I’m so excited I did, I thought I was doing something wrong for ages but once they finally started growing it was so cool. Usually I completely kill plants, too, but I’m doing good this time 😂 they look awesome now, so excited for your journey!
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I can’t wait for little baby cacti to grow!
I’d love to have some cacti in my room, they’re so cute 🙂 Hope yours grows well and using a reusable cup for a planter is a fab idea! xxx
Thank you
Love this! It’s so neat finding other uses for items instead of just getting rid of them. Can’t wait to see your progress with the Cactus. I had a little one, but I don’t think it got enough sunlight where I had it. May get another one, they are so cute. 💛
Thank you, hopefully something grows soon
Love your post and your cactus <3
Omg, that reminds me of my poor Steve the cactus I've murdered a month ago. It was so sad.
I can't have any plants.
Aw poor Steve, maybe I’ll name mine Steve?
I love my cactus, because you’re right – is is pretty hard to kill!
What a great way to make use of your broken cup!! I hope your cacti is doing well x
Sophie
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Thank you!
This is a very interesting idea! Great way to re-use something broken. I like your style of writing too.
Thank you!
I think I’m the person with the least green fingers on earth, but I keep trying to have house plants. Last week I noticed I’d let a cactus die…. SIGH.
I’d love to grown my own. You think I could find this kit on Amazon?
I actually got my kit on Amazon. So far nothing has grown but there was good reviews so I don’t think it was a scam product