Potting Instructions Using Plaster

The potting instructions below represent just one of the many methods that can be used to pot the products on our site. Feel free to contact us for a further explanation of the method described below, or for additional methods.

1. Paper mache or plastic container
2. Bag of plaster or Quick-Set Ready Mix
3. Water
4. Stirring Stick

Step 2:

Pour plaster, or Quick-Set Ready Mix, into paper mache or plastic container.

Step 3:

Slowly stir in water. The amount of water varies with the amount of plaster, or Quick-Set Ready Mix. The plaster, or Quick-Set Ready Mix, will take longer to thicken if too much water is added.

Step 4:

Continue stirring until mixture starts to thicken. Stir time is approximately 1 minute, which varies, depending upon the amount water added to mixture.

Step 5:

Set the plant stem, or trunk, into thickened mixture. Hold plant steady for approximately 5 minutes, or until mixture thickens enough to support stems or trunk.

Step 6:

Place the plastered, or Quick-Set Ready Mixed, plant into a decorative container of your choice. Shape the stems, or fronds, to create the optimal desired look for the space that the plant will be occupying.

Step 7 (optional):

If paper mache was used, you may want to cut off the excess or unused material of the paper mache container. This will install easily into a fitted sized pot and will give your planter base a cleaner, more finished look.