One of the worst things about finding a cute planter for your indoor house plant is discovering that it does not come equipped with drainage holes. Fortunately, with a few tips and tricks, you can easily drill drainage holes in pots with little to no effort! Here’s what you need in order to pull it off at how.
Step One : How to drill drainage holes in pots
Step one in the drainage process is determining which drill bit works best for your pot. You can use a regular drill bit for metal pots. A masonry bit is safe for ceramics and a tile or glass bit is good for glazed ceramics. It’s important to pick the right bit for each pot, or you could end up breaking your planter and you definitely do not want that!
Step Two: Drilling drainage holes in pots
Now that you have selected an appropriate drill but, place your pot upside down on an old towel or old newspaper. This makes for easier clean up. Mark the spots on the bottom of your planter where you want to drill. I usually drill 2-3 holes per pot, depending on the size. I only drill one hole if the pot is smaller than 6 inches.
Step Three: Time to drill!
Now that you have everything set up and ready, it’s time to begin ACTUALLY drilling. Put on safety goggles before you go a step further. Now, hold the drill bit so that it is perpendicular to the planter base. Apply light pressure and drill at the lowest speed until you break through the planter and have developed a hole. Go as slow as possible, if you drill too fast you could end up damaging the pot!
Next, remove the tape and wash out any residue from the drilling process. Now, you’ll be able to plant anything in this planter without having to worry about root rot! Though, if you do start to struggle with root rot, this guide will help you take care of that ASAP.
