So I was looking up online how to make a bog similar to the one in this picture (got it from this guide), but then I started wondering. What do you do after heavy rain and the bog, as well as the reservoir, is full of water? Since the outer pot doesn't have drainage holes, won't the water level get too high for the plants for a while? Or does the reservoir fix that issue somehow?
Guess I'm also just a tiny bit uncertain what the reservoir does exactly. I know you can use it to bottom-water the plants, but does it have other uses too?
Any answers, help, or advice would be amazing! Can't wait to make myself a lovely bog like this soon 🙂
by casiba842
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I have yet to make a big one,
But I would drill holes some place under the rim for excess water to drain out
The reservoir lets you see the water level and water form the bottom correct 👍
Lots of these plants regularly end up fully submerged in their home environment.
flooding isn’t a problem because these plants get flooded in nature aswell and is often beneficial for healthy bog growth.
you can drill some holes just above the surface so that they can be flooded but won’t be unnecessarily drowned.
I’d go for a setup that is a bit higher than this one as you’ll water yourself to exhaustion in the summer.
https://preview.redd.it/4yt3d875asqg1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d21b065aca8c906ead4a017de1215ba7d0b5ce71
here’s my bog setup, with implemented water storage inside (the pipes make for easy water control and fill up) that holds enough water for 5-7 days during extreme summer heat. it may look underwhelming right now because the plants are just starting to wake up from dormancy.
there are some great Youtube Videos regarding bog creation