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crimzonian · 04-29-2020, 01:24 AM

I'm having trouble finding large pots suitable for a dwarf banana. I was looking for a 25-30 gallon, but it seems the only option for that might be an expensive whiskey barrel at the local home depot(And it may only be 20 gallons!) The local nursery only has 15 gallon pots.

I looked into building a box planter myself, but I lack the saws and drills needed and lumber is freakin' expensive! Yowch, that was kinda crushing.

What if I get an opaque plastic tote box, make some holes in the bottom, and fill it with potting mix? Home depot and walmart have some, but they are rectangular in shape. For example, there's a 35 gallon measuring 20x35x18 inches, or a 25 gallon measuring 21x31x15 inches. I don't suppose these longer boxes would be suitable for a dwarf namwah? If they are, they are the most affordable and by far the easiest option for me. If only they were more square and a few inches deeper.

Any other ideas?

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crimzonian Find me on the map! Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 13 BananaBucks : 7,234 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 2 Times Was Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Building/buying a container for a dwarf namwah? I'm having trouble finding large pots suitable for a dwarf banana. I was looking for a 25-30 gallon, but it seems the only option for that might be an expensive whiskey barrel at the local home depot(And it may only be 20 gallons!) The local nursery only has 15 gallon pots. I looked into building a box planter myself, but I lack the saws and drills needed and lumber is freakin' expensive! Yowch, that was kinda crushing. What if I get an opaque plastic tote box, make some holes in the bottom, and fill it with potting mix? Home depot and walmart have some, but they are rectangular in shape. For example, there's a 35 gallon measuring 20x35x18 inches, or a 25 gallon measuring 21x31x15 inches. I don't suppose these longer boxes would be suitable for a dwarf namwah? If they are, they are the most affordable and by far the easiest option for me. If only they were more square and a few inches deeper. Any other ideas?