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How to drill drainage holes in ceramic pots
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Have a beautiful pot you want to use – but it has no drainage holes? Here’s how to drill them yourself to avoid soggy roots!
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– Cordless drill – Diamond drill bit – Ceramic pot – Safety glasses – Awesome plants!
Tools needed
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If you have a ceramic pot, you will need a diamond drill bit to drill through it. These are sometimes labeled as masonry drill bits.
Step 1
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Flip the pot upside down and wet the top (bottom) of the pot
Step 2
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Start by holding the drill at a 45 degree angle to establish your drilling.
Step 3
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Once you feel the drill bit catching, straighten the drill to be at a 90 degree angle straight up and down and increase the speed of the drilling
Step 4
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Add your plant and fresh soil to the pot. The drainage holes should give it proper drainage
Step 5
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