Bone Ink

Hand Built Pottery- Why I love it

Discover why I choose to hand build my pottery and how inspiration from rocks, landscapes, and nature shapes each piece. From rugged textures to organic patterns, every pot is made to complement the unique character of cactus, succulents, caudex plants, and bonsai.

The Art of Staging Plants: Turning a Pot Into a Landscape

Plant staging is more than simply putting a plant in a pot. Learn how pottery, rocks, soil, orientation, and negative space can transform a cactus, succulent, bonsai, or caudex plant into a living landscape.

Growing Caudiciform Plants: How and When to Raise the Caudex

Learn how to safely raise and expose the caudex of your favorite caudiciform plants over time. This guide explains why gradual lifting creates healthier, more natural-looking specimens and covers the best techniques, pot selection, and growing tips for plants like Adenium, Fockea, Dioscorea, Stephania, and more.

How to Choose the Right Pot Size for Your Cactus (A Complete Guide)

Choosing the right pot size is one of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of growing healthy cacti. A pot that's too large can hold excess moisture and increase the risk of root rot, while one that's too small can restrict healthy root growth. In this guide, you'll learn how to choose the perfect pot size for your cactus, why drainage and pot shape matter, and how the right combination of a handmade ceramic pot and a well-draining soil mix can help your plants thrive for years to come.