so i got one pot and i want to grow chiles in it as a priority, but i also want to grow a morning glory in the same pot (because i only have one). would having these two plants inches apart be a problem, or could flavors cross between the two or something? should i just try and get another pot? i mean i really want them both in one pot cause i think it would look cool. although now that i think about it i do want to plant some of my datura too. should i put the datura and morning glories together, seeing as how they're both kinda weedy, and keep the chiles in a different pot? i think im gunna make a pot out of some old milk carton or something. anyway, i guess what i really want to know is if two plants can live together in the same pot and not kill each other by competing for nutrients. i would want my plants to help each other out, like the three sisters technique native americans used. i dont want to end up putting to rival plants in a pot together cause they'll end up hating me.
I think the only real restriction is how much room you have in your container. A milk carton doesn't give your plant very much room to grow though. Could you check on Craigslist or Freecycle to see if people in your area are giving away pots or planters? I see this all the time in my area & have outfitted nearly my entire garden area with free or nearly-free containers! Some plants like others better - it's called companion planting, and it is an awesome way to garden (IMHO) because it helps repel pests AND improves the flavor of both plants! I looked up hot peppers real quick, and it looks like you could plant it with basil, oregano or parsley if ou were thinking herbs. The only other thing I could find that would be good with a hotter pepper would be a fast-growing lettuce, or carrots. Good luck love, mom
well i meant rigging up a little system with way more than one milk jug. but thanks for the advice, i didnt know about craigs list or freecycle.
Interesting idea, but I think the morning glory is going to quickly claim every bit of any container you put it in. I'd give the chile its own pot. It's easy to make a collection of containers look good by arranging them together. For more height, you can set some on bricks, boards, or upturned pots.
Morning glory and datura are both vigorous plants that will compete with your pepper plant which isn't all that agressive. Find an individual pot for the pepper.
I have also found morning glory to attract a crapload of bugs. I plant it well away from all my veggies, though I do have a few herbs in pots somewhat near them who have not been attacked by bugs.
I'm prety sure morning glorys are like a vine and need something to climb and wrap around. So unless I'm wrong I don't think they will do well in a pot. Not sure. Peace
