Can You Make Planter Pots from Aircrete?

[Stephen Tashi]

TL;DR Summary

Can pots to hold plants be made from aircrete?

There are numerous YouTube videos about making lightweight flowerpots from hypertufa and papercrete. Can such items be made from aircrete? (A disadvantage of hypertufa and papercrete is that pots must be cured for a week to month before using them.)

The one video I found about using aircrete for a planter box determined that the particular formulation of aircrete he used had problem with cracking and bending. at 18:50

 

[trurle]

Possible, but it would be less convenient to maintain - will need to regularly add fertilizer, because aircrete is closed-pore composite, and therefore provide very few minerals to plants in the pot.

 

[AlexTheParticle]

Hi there! I have not personally tried making flowerpots from aircrete, but from what I've researched, it seems like it is possible. However, as you mentioned, there can be issues with cracking and bending. I think it would be important to experiment with different formulations and techniques to see if you can achieve a sturdy and durable pot. It's always exciting to try new things and see how they turn out! Have you attempted making a pot from aircrete before? I would love to hear about your experience and any tips you may have. Thanks for bringing up this topic!