Grow Your Own Cactus In A Can

Turn your tinnies into a can planter for your cactus.

It's a sustainable, fun and easy DIY activity - plus you can use cuttings to double your cacti family!

How to Grow Your Own Cactus in a Can

Gather Your Supplies

To get started you will need:

• A used can
• Your cactus of choice (Mini Aloe and Haworthia varieties work best!)
• 1 bag of Debco Horticultural Charcoal
• 1 bag of Scotts Osmocote Cacti & Succulent Potting Mix
• Pebbles (roughly 1cm in size)
• Small decorative pebbles in your choice of colour
• Can opener
• Hammer and nail
• Dust mask and gloves

Get Started

1. Prepare your can planter by using the hammer and nail to create a few drainage holes in the bottom of the can;
2. Remove the top of the can with the can opener;
3. Add a 2cm layer of the larger 1cm pebbles in the bottom of the can;
4. Add a 2cm layer of Debco Horticultural Charcoal;
5. Then, add a generous handful of Scotts Osmocote Cacti & Succulent Potting Mix; into the can
6. Plant your chosen cactus into the potting mix and infill around the plant with more potting mix so that it's secure and stable;
7. For the final layer, add a 1cm deep layer of decorative small pebbles;
8. Place in a sunny position, water in well and enjoy!

Care & Nurture