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Handmade DIY eggshell micro-potted plants

The following is a DIY method for making micro-potted plants using eggshells. For specific DIY methods, please refer to the graphic tutorial below. After making it, don’t forget to share this creative eggshell micro-potted plant with your family and friends. This is an authentic handmade work!

1. Tools and materials

Handmade DIY eggshell micro-potted plants

○Eggshell

○Egg packaging box

○Seeds

○Basin

○Spray bottle

○Small container

●Pot plant diagram and small shovel

●Things like pins/awls

●Pocket knife

2. Eat the eggs and get the shells

Handmade DIY eggshell micro-potted plants

●Students who don’t eat eggs, please ask one of your egg-eating classmates to leave some eggshells for you.

●It is best to have 2/3 complete eggshells. You can knock off 1/3 of the eggshell on the edge of the bowl, or use a knife to crack it open. In short, students can understand it by looking at the picture.

●Pour out the egg whites and yolks, and you can also make steamed eggs or something.

●Wash the eggshells clean.

3. Micro drainage system

Handmade DIY eggshell micro-potted plants

●In the eggDrill a hole in the bottom of the shell to ensure that the plants roots do not rot.

Handmade DIY eggshell micro-potted plants

Teach you how to DIY eggshell micro bonsai

●Eggshells are easier to break. You know what tools to use, how much force to use, and how many holes to punch.

4. Add soil to the bonsai

Handmade DIY eggshell micro-potted plants

Teach you how to DIY eggshell micro bonsai

●Fill the eggshell with moist potting soil. If the soil is relatively dry, you can use a spray bottle to spray some water.

5. Sowing

Handmade DIY eggshell micro-potted plants

Let eggshells be placed on your computer desk

●Choose seeds depending on the lighting conditions of your balcony or garden (I want to grow the mushrooms from Plants vs. Zombies).

●How to dig a hole to sow seeds? Please turn to the back of the seed packaging bag, or ask Du Niang.

●Beans and cucumbers germinate very quickly. If you want to experience the vigorous vitality of spring, choose these two plants. But you should have your little bonsai in the ground soon.

6. Experience spring at home

Handmade DIY eggshell micro-potted plants

Let eggshells be placed on your computer desk

After completion, experience the spring you created at your own table.