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My hypertufa elephant planters and other projects

9 years ago

I used to work with plaster before I discovered hypertufa and what I really like about the latter is the longer set time which allows for adjustments throughout the process.

I had an elephant sculpture at home which I thought would look great as a hypertufa planter so I made a mold of it. To make pre-made holes in the planter, I filled up a balloon with water and inserted it in the middle of the wet mix in the belly.

At the moment, I'm having a problem finding a small plant (other than succulents) that can survive in the somewhat shallow planter. In the picture, I planted some greek cress microgreens and right now, I'm experimenting with strawberry runners.

Here is a link that might be useful: My hypertufa elephants

Comments (6)

oldgraymare
9 years ago
They look great! Did you make the mold out of latex??
Kim The Hypertufa Gardener
9 years ago
Those are really nice! One day I may try and get that creative.

Try some tiny creeping elfin thyme. It is very low and hussock forming. I think it would be perfect. This one is only about 1 inch high, and remains tight and matted in the fun. And flowers too!
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Maria Claire
8 years ago
Hi, love your elephant! May I ask how you made the mold?
Kim The Hypertufa Gardener
8 years ago
Maybe your comment comes to those of us who commented, but I got it. I was a commentor on the post. Looks like "naturia" post that so you would need to ask him/her. Sorry I can't help. Love the elephant , though.
themes
8 years ago
if you want to try ferns you could try polypodium vulgare, asplenium scolopendrium, Ceterach officinarum and asplenium trichomanes
Charles Miller
8 years ago
I like that creativity. It looks great.

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