|| HOW TO MAKE PAPERCRETE POTS || RECYCLING WASTE PAPER ||

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This video we will learn how to reuse and recycle waste paper and create papercrete pots.
As we tend to have lot of waste paper and boxes post purchasing succulents and rather than just throwing them away we can recycle them ,turn them into paper pulp add cement and perlite and create paper.
Ingredients -
Waste paper any kind or old cardboard boxes ( 3 parts paper pulp )
2 parts - Cement
1 part - perlite
So let’s recycle the old unused paper.
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[@janetac1738]

I really really love this! I am definitely going to try this. even though here in the United States terracotta pots are not that expensive but when you have a lot of succulents it does get expensive over time. and it's so funny I was just thinking this morning I have to pick up probably another 15 to 20 terracotta pots and at three to four dollars a piece it's expensive! once our warm weather gets here I am definitely going to try this method,,❤️

[@LushGardener]

Wonderful !! Yes now you can use that money to buy more succulents .....and with more succulents there will be tons of toilet paper which can be now put to good use 😄 I never buy pots either I make my own concrete pots or I recycle and save money to get more succulents ☺️

[@Rosieposie234]

@@LushGardener that’s amazing! I have made pots with cloth and cement and some plain cement & sand pots. But I must try my hand making papercrete ones. Thanks for the detailed tutorial.

[@Rosieposie234]

Hey Frank, I finally made a few papercrete pots yesterday. They are left to cure under a plastic sheet. Can’t wait to see how they turn out. I have a question though.. after curing for 7 days, do I have to mist them when I place them for further curing in sunlight?

[@christineherson1413]

Is this where all the toilet paper has been going? :) Awesome video. Thank you.

[@LushGardener]

ha ha 😂….I think most of paper is used in packing succulents ….I have seen so many unboxing videos and the amount of toilet paper is crazy 😆

[@louisezanghellini9182]

Love the look of these, and you explained the making of them so it is to easy to follow the tutorial THANKYOU.

[@LushGardener]

Glad you like them!🙂🪴

[@jpatch917]

Well, this is just delightful! Thank you kindly! 😂❤

[@LushGardener]

You're welcome 😊

[@ritaarnold8250]

Thorough description of creating paper pulp and papercrete pots. Can't can't wait to make some!

[@LushGardener]

wow wishing you all the best and thank you so much for watching 🪴

[@daisyspencer6040]

You’re very creative. I will definitely try this. This is really a perfect thing to do with shipping boxes. Thank you for sharing.

[@SawanChallani]

A true Economical succulent King!

[@LushGardener]

aww thank you so much 😊

[@texasRoofDoctor]

Great video. I am going to make about 20 large planters and this looks like a good solution vs spending $70 each. Thank you, Good Sir.

[@LushGardener]

that would be great idea…but if your making a large one ensure the content of cement is more to make it more stronger ☺️ wishing you all the best 👍🏼

[@Sourdough1704]

Thanks for sharing. I am starting now

[@sandrascraftskills7140]

Awesome idea & great sharing dear

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rexyperti1760]

Amazing video! So much to learn.

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much for watching. 😊

[@aparajitaroy455]

Excellent.

[@SUVIBENO]

It's a beautiful diy video ❤️❤️great explanation

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@WastyBesty]

Amazing creativity 👌👌👌

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much for watching mam 😊😊

[@titbitsoflife]

Useful information, thanks for sharing.

[@LushGardener]

Glad it was helpful! thank you so much for watching

[@aartidhopawkar4611]

Wow! I'm gonna try this soon! Thanks a bunch 😊🙏

[@LushGardener]

Yes you must 😊 Thank you so much for watching

[@aditibarua2093]

Lovely. Such a creative project👍👍

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@ancyg15]

Very informative. Good explanation.

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@asawaripande]

Great video ! Going to surely try this!

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much for watching..... yes please do try ....something best out of waste 😊

[@herpreetbains389]

Very nice. Will certainly try. Thanks

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much for watching yes please do try .... it’s amazing

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

I loved this diy video! What a great way to recycle. I want to try and make custom pots. The arrangement is beautiful as well. 😊

[@LushGardener]

Thanks so much 😊 yes you should try the papercrete pots are so lightweight and definitely you can mould and custom make accordingly .....and I seen your succulent unboxing video lot of toilet paper you can make best use of it 😊

[@TheseSucculentBuddies]

@@LushGardener yes, so much toilet paper from unboxings! 🤣🤣🤣 thank you for the great idea! Its actually a really exciting future project now.

[@charlotteferrao1502]

Oh wowww ! This sure is a superb video !!!! You really are too good ....I'd definitely love to try ..

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much 😊 really appreciate your support

[@MotherMayhem2x]

Thank you so much for this! I’ll be making so many.

[@LushGardener]

your welcome 😊

[@BossBullBoi]

I really liked how u explained the process. Thanks for sharing.

[@LushGardener]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching :)

[@SarojSethKiRasoi]

Very beautiful video 👍

[@LushGardener]

Thanks for visiting

[@craftsplantsandsucculentsw1076]

Hello Mr. Lush gardener , watching your video.... I’m sure you are so busy Frank ... Thank you for sharing ♥️ Jonah Love this video,,,, I wanna do this ,,, promised

[@LushGardener]

So nice of you....thank you so much Jonah you’re truly an inspiration for DIY I learn a lot from you 😊. yes been slightly busy with setting up my gardern . thank again 😊

[@ramyaiyer1593]

Very informative video 👏👏

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much for watching

[@noname0l541]

Wow this is just awesome m going to try this for sure thanks for this

[@LushGardener]

Most welcome 😊

[@anu7891]

Really loved it...Going to try making it...

[@LushGardener]

Wow fantastic....yes please try all the best ☺️

[@doskawisniewska7854]

Love it!!...thank you 🌷

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much for watching 😊🪴

[@rekhakarnik735]

Great idea Thanks a lot for sharing

[@LushGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@thatserenegirl]

Very useful..definitely gonna try this

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much for watching 😊 yes please do try

[@srirampandrangi]

Such well explained video

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much for watching 😊

[@sougata1231]

Wow.. nice video... definitely try this

[@LushGardener]

Thanks a lot yes best use of waste paper

[@anuradhamurali4201]

Thank u.. it was highly informative... actually i was looking for bonsai pots n i think this looks better option... if time permits definitely I'll try this👍

[@LushGardener]

yes definitely you should try when you’re free 😊 thanks for watching

[@gardeningwithneetu1177]

Congratulations for monetization and much waited video 😁

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much for watching....it was possible because of all you guys support ....thank you once again

[@srirampandrangi]

Wow this is amazing

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@jilllindfield2187]

I just love it

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much for watching :)

[@gardeninggitz5548]

Wow amazing idea for recycling👍👍. Love your pots and love your succulents as always. Makes me fall in love ❤️❤️ again and again with succulents 😊😊

[@LushGardener]

Thanks so much for watching....really appreciate your support 😃. Hope you make one soon 😂

[@gardeninggitz5548]

@@LushGardener ya I hope so 😁😁

[@pranspondon3]

Very creative 😍😍😍

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much for watching 🌿 🌿 🌿

[@christinedeonarine9492]

I'm going to try this.

[@RIVERDOG-tp8lo]

Thank you its matvelous

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much 😊

[@imneverwrongsometimestruthlies]

Thumb up for recycling 👍👍 I too try to do my bit

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much 😊 yes I prefer recycling very cost effective and environment friendly ☺️

[@h3artthrob666]

Love this!

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much 😊

[@RiteshKumar-ti9cp]

Soo nice technique

[@LushGardener]

Thanks for watching

[@greenpinch7306]

Very nice

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@alyzamzam413]

Superb

[@LushGardener]

Thanks 🤗

[@leenasivakumar2159]

Very nice, will be sure to try

[@LushGardener]

All the best

[@daltonswaby6964]

Great idea i can make my own design and save a few dollars thanks munch (great)

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much for watching 😊🪴…yes it definitely saves a lot of money 😊🪴

[@kimipbnikhuma8000]

Wowzers !!! Thanks a million for this super helpful video my garage is full of empty parcels, papers and toilet papers. I always prefer when succies came in a cotton wrap but most sellers use toilet rolls 🥴✌️

[@LushGardener]

Wow then definitely lot of pots you can make lol …..I make them back to back lol 😂

[@kimipbnikhuma8000]

@@LushGardener The only thing would but waiting for it to dry as it’s super chilly manilly here now hehe but im doing it anyway 😻

[@LushGardener]

@@kimipbnikhuma8000 the longer the time to dry the more stronger ….add more cement it will get very strong …this will be a very busy project 😂😂

[@lalitaskitchengarden]

👌

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much Lalita

[@walkingwater893]

Very cool!! I do similar but making adobe. 😊

[@LushGardener]

oh wow that’s nice 😊🪴

[@solarwinds-]

I love this. I'd like to try it. I'm an artist and I have lots of acrylic paint just lying around, totally non-toxic. Terra Cotta pots are not easy to find where I live. This will make a nice substitute. Can you grow Orchids in them? Orchid care is very much like succulents. This will make such an inexpensive and creative way to make your own pots!

[@LushGardener]

Probably you can make a different type of pot of paper Crete for orchids maybe with larger holes ….haven’t grow orchids but Seen people growing them in different style of pots ….yes terracotta is very difficult to find …..hope this works ….just add more cement to make it more strong ….it’s been almost a year and half the papercrete pots are still doing well …I was worried that they might decompose soon but all are strong so far with paint and without both ….you must try 😊

[@neerapuri7431]

I was watching, in fact rewatching, this very creative video. Your collection of succulents is amazing and so is your collection of pots. Bravo you do all this yourself. I just wanted to ask you if I could use white cement instead of the regular grey one.

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much for watching and your support I would advice go for grey as it’s much stronger….also if you want it more stronger pot increase the ratio of grey cement

[@gardeningwithneetu1177]

Big like ❤❤❤❤

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much for watching

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much for watching

[@purnimaraju5940]

Great video 👍 surely going to try it. Can we use paper cardboard egg trays as well.

[@LushGardener]

absolutely…but they will take a little longer to turn into plup but yes it’s possible ☺️🪴

[@starbritegurl]

I have a question... what kind of cement is it exactly? I heard some cements are too acidic for succulents. Thank you. I love your videos!!!

[@LushGardener]

this is regular grey cement ..Portland cement is highly alkaline..but anyways when we make regular concrete pot we need to soak them in water for couple to cure it …then it’s fine to use ☺️

[@doltonmurray1625]

Thanks for this very informative video. I plan to use the cardboard that is used as cup holders from the coffee restaurants. Glad you mentioned they can be painted.

[@LushGardener]

thank you so much for watching …yes probably need to soak them a little longer but it will work …😊🪴wishing you all the best ☺️

[@krisyoung1014]

Love this idea!! Can you put plants other than succulents in these cool pots?

[@LushGardener]

yes smaller plants 😊🪴 also can you make a little bigger pot but increase the ratio of cement to make it stronger ☺️

[@avataranonymous]

could i cure it in the oven at a very low temp?

[@ashwinsonavane]

To save time , tear paper into small pieces , soak them for 15 mins, use mixer blender to make a pulp, soak for another 15 mins

[@LushGardener]

yes that will be best to blend for faster results but i don't use blender i let them soak ..tissue paper or toilet paper takes couple of hours ...newspaper 24 hours ..cardboard will take 2-3 days to get soft more the better but be careful it smells haha a little

[@NatureTreasure]

I want to know it's durability after few months .. would watering plants will ruin it. Can it handle water?

[@LushGardener]

hi you can check this kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2fJoJicYtN9oZI

[@LushGardener]

this a three year old papercrete pot ...its has been in rain sun kzbin.infon6FKgix8yes

[@RIVERDOG-tp8lo]

😃👍

[@LushGardener]

thank you 😊

[@addie7031]

very helpful video !! just wondering, what type of oil should i coat the pot with ?

[@LushGardener]

Any cooking oil coconut or vegetable oil just a slight coating

[@addie7031]

@@LushGardener alright, thank you again !!

[@vidushierajawat]

Hello! Thanks for mentioning the little detail about curing it. I always used to keep it in direct sunlight. That problem is solved now. Although, are these pots waterproof? Can we keep it outside in rain as well? If not, what can I do to make it waterproof?

[@LushGardener]

yes initially never keep in direct sunlight we usually think it should get dried quickly but quick dried pots will crack very soon so the curing process has to be slow it’s always good to spray water on them to even more reduce the curing process ….just add more cement and yes my papercrete pots are all out in the rain there don’t have any issue ….but it might get slightly very slight soft so don’t pick it up immediately but as time passes by they will get more stronger ….my few pots have been around for almost 1 and half year still going strong be it summer monsoon winter season ….but just increase the ratio of cement ( paper pulp : cement ) make it ( 2:3 )

[@vidushierajawat]

@@LushGardener Thanks for a quick response. I highly respect that. :)

[@LushGardener]

@@vidushierajawat no worries wishing you all the luck probably will feature this pot as an update in my next video ☺️

[@vidushierajawat]

@@LushGardener Hey! I need to know one more thing, does it break if we try to break it using hands? Or, if it falls?

[@LushGardener]

@@vidushierajawat yes it will break just like a clay pot and if you put pressure it will break ….I will update you on my next video I have a papercrete that has been around for almost 1 and half years very strong it will feature in my next video Graptoveria purple delight

[@anjalisharmapusa299]

Liked ur concept and idea. Want to give it a try. But I don’t have perlite and grey cement. I have a pack of gypsum plaster lying at my home. Can I use the paper pulp n gypsum mixture?

[@LushGardener]

Never used gypsum mix but no harm trying make a small pot and see if it works 😊🪴

[@anjalisharmapusa299]

Okay. Then I will give it a try. And tell you. Thank u.

[@LushGardener]

yes please do share the update will be interesting to know

[@enricakita1]

Fantastic. Is it frost proof?

[@LushGardener]

m so sorry I have never experienced frost… but this is going to react the same way how a porous pot like terracotta or concrete pot will react to frost ..

[@Cookiejug1]

Can you please tell me how long do I have to use up all of the mixture? If I make a large batch must I use it all the same day? How can I store any unused mixture? Thank you!

[@LushGardener]

It’s better to use it the same day especially if you have already mixed cement ….but without cement mixture only paper pulp you can keep the pulp around for couple of weeks…. But drain out or squeeze all the excess water out …. Otherwise there will be foul smell Even if only paper pulp dries no issue when u add water it will get mushy again All the best also if you want the pot to be very very strong increase the amount of cement ☺️

[@hannhann4158]

Amazing recycle, can this pot use for bottom watering?

[@LushGardener]

yes once it’s completely cured it can handle bottom watering too …infact some of mine are out in rain 😂 this is papercrete pot being bottom watered first one kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGHOmKBrhNB3lbs

[@hannhann4158]

@@LushGardener that is amazing 👍👍 now there's nothing to keep me from trying this

[@LushGardener]

hahaha yes …but I would suggest if using 2 parts paper pulp use 3 parts cement …ensure the cement is more compared to pulp it’s becomes super strong this video link is on how durable is papercrete kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2fJoJicYtN9oZI

[@rickymallik3060]

Sir, plz suggest a standard or approx measurement of the plastic pot used as mould for growing succulents

[@LushGardener]

sir let’s say it’s a 10 cm pot then the inside mould has to be small than the bigger pot atleast 2 cm smaller then you will get a good shape

[@jasonwins9627]

Yeet

[@LushGardener]

Thank you so much for watching 🪴☺️

[@jyothirmayi1985]

I have white cement in my house. Can I use for making this pot

[@LushGardener]

Yes we can however I have noticed and my personal experience grey cement is much stronger.....but even white cement is good just let the white cement cure more time like if grey cement takes 2 weeks to cure,give 3 weeks for white cement to cure ...all the best

[@ekthakalp9461]

Is it for only succulent plants?? Can we grow full shade or semi shade plants in these planters ??

[@LushGardener]

absolutely I have been growing my IMPATIENT flower cutting in this …but probably you will have to make slightly bigger pot but just increase the ratio of cement ( paper pulp : cement ) make it ( 2:3 )

[@selinaafrinsorna1401]

is this alternative of clay pot, we know that clay pots are best for succulent. is this like that?

[@LushGardener]

absolutely it will pull out all the excess moisture just like a terracotta or unglazed clay pot ….but add more cement than the paper pulp… if using 2 parts paper pulp use 3 parts Grey cement 😊

[@Botanical_Cake_House]

Hi thank you for such a good tutorial, can I use coconut core instead of perlite

[@LushGardener]

You can use some sand instead there has to be some aggregate otherwise it won’t be strong … There something called as hypertufa which is made from cocopeat and cement even in that you need perlite … If you unable to find perlite sand can be used …but the pot will weigh more … Perlite is added to make the papercrete pot lighter …but you can definitely use sand if you’re ok with a little weight ☺️

[@Botanical_Cake_House]

@@LushGardener yes thank I have heard hypertufa. But you also have to use perlite in hypertufa. I want to make a lot of pots.looking at the cost which will get pretty expensive with perlite. Thank you I will use sand instead. Would the sand ratio be the same as perlite ratio?

[@LushGardener]

@@Botanical_Cake_House you can use 2 parts sand ….2 parts paper plup and 3 parts cement …the pot will be strong …yes these pots have saved so much of my money hahha ..I always have waste paper around so I keep making them …super economical and environmental friendly 😀

[@Botanical_Cake_House]

@@LushGardener thank you 😊

[@LushGardener]

@@Botanical_Cake_House you’re welcome..wishing you all the best …remember curing is the main and important part let the pot cure slowly the slower it cures the more stronger it will be 😁

[@gta-6837]

I wonder how graphene would make this strong

[@LushGardener]

i haven't worked with Graphene but considering how tough that material is... the pot will be rock solid lol but not sure if it will come off the mould easily

[@wilkefam3045]

What could you use to color it?

[@LushGardener]

I use faber-castell acrylic paint

[@dericksraju7257]

Sir is this strong as regular cement pots?

[@LushGardener]

yes like regular clay pots but it has to cure properly But if u want to make it very strong then make the edges more thick

[@ashwinsonavane]

Few Qs: 1. Can we use 50-50 mix paper pulp & grey cement? 2. Can we use white cement ? 3. Can we replace tissue with newspaper ?

[@LushGardener]

1.make ir 20 percent paperplup 30 cement keep the cement ratio more orelse the pot will be soft 2. as per my experience i felt white cement is not very strong and they develop cracks easily due to heat or exposure to sun . 3.yes any paper tissue ,cardboard,newspaper ,brown grocery paper bag .

[@shanene3145]

Do you think i can use cement that’s a bit clumpy not completely powdery??

[@LushGardener]

It will be difficult…are the clump big ?

[@shanene3145]

@@LushGardener from what i saw..not big but i didn’t dig through yet. I can’t crush it to powder right? It won’t hold it’s structure like it should right?

[@LushGardener]

yes probably water might have fallen and it has turned into clumps ….it will difficult to make it powdery again ….yes when there are clumps it wouldn’t hold that great or it might be difficult to put it together it’s should be smooth consistency like clay … if you can filter it …it might help but please do wear a mask ….it will be very dusty

[@umrajaved3590]

Can I plant parmanent plant too? (Plants other than succulent)

[@LushGardener]

yes mam you can grow smaller plants also 😊

[@umrajaved3590]

@@LushGardener surely going to try

[@leenasivakumar2159]

Can you recommend any good places to buy succulents from online?

[@LushGardener]

you can check these instagram.com/the_balconyproject/ instagram.com/w_bestofboth/

[@maheshwari5995]

Which oil u used for greasing the mould??

[@LushGardener]

this was regular cooking oil

[@maheshwari5995]

@@LushGardener ok tq

[@sushmap5987]

Can u pls say the names of these succulents

[@LushGardener]

the purple one is echeveria pvn and orange small ones are xgraptosedum bronze

[@Samkoutloud]

Is the papercrete pot recyclable?

[@LushGardener]

recyclable as in after it breaks you mean ? ...it will be difficult for it to become into pulp again in water as it will get hard ....but if it breaks you can use it in the base of other pots like how we use broken clay or concrete pots ...but we cant put it in water make a pulp and use it again .... but lets say while making it or while curing if it breaks and its still soft yes you can mix it in water and make it fresh pulp again :) and can re moulded again

[@babyboltbark]

Are these as breathable as terracotta

[@LushGardener]

yes 😊

[@chucklesandchills]

What a sense to make pots of papercreate, if it is destroyed by water? Probably the better thing would be to find any other material

[@LushGardener]

Destroyed by water as in ? Infact people have been using them and are intact they been around for a long time out in the rain …they haven’t been destroyed 👍🏼….at the end of the day it’s your choice you can use any material not Necessary only paper it’s just an idea to recycle waste paper.

[@paragpitale5848]

Hi, I have some doubts about succulents plants. Can you share your mail I’d so I mail you my queries.

[@LushGardener]

sure [e-mail] you can even share it on Facebook too

[@Lobzik67]

Couldn't you find cleaner bowl? It is dirty and ugly.Dislike

[@LushGardener]

No worries thank you for disliking… I recycle and reuse stuff so it’s fine 😊 Have a good day

[@WastyBesty]

@@LushGardener some people are not capable to see the beauty of this type of recycling. Keep it up 👍thanks for sharing

[@LushGardener]

@@WastyBesty thank you so much mam for your support 😊