Customer Reviews

Bonsai Boy's Humidity Drip Bonsai Tray Medium 8 75x6 0x1 5

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I was expecting a ceramic tray after reading the other review posted. I should have guessed from the price, but it's just a cheap plastic tray. I'm sure aesthetics aside it works perfectly... but is that what the art of bonsai is about?

I gave my sister a bonsai for Christmas and it was struggling so we did some research and decided to buy drip trays, rocks and fertilizer pellets. They all came from Bonsai Boy. First, they messed up my order. I ordered 2 ceramic trays and got 1 and 1 plastic tray. They sent me the second after I complained. The problem with the trays is that they are cheaply made and poorly glazed--they sweat on the bottom and ruin any wood table you set them on. We put the rocks in the tray as directed and we water the bonsai plant in the sink and let it drain--in spite of the fact that Bonsai Boy suggests you water it in the tray and allow water to pool in the tray for humidity reasons. That would be great if the trays didn't sweat or leak.

A friend who is a potter took a look at the trays and laughed. He said they should have added small feet to the tray and that might have helped with the sweating issue. However, he said they are simply not glazed correctly and that in addition to sweating, they are actually allowing water to seep through the pots. Don't waste your money on these trays. Buy pots made by American potters and use them instead. Your furniture will thank you, believe me.

Fits the Bonsai, could be a little deeper. No frills solution to spill over and humidity.

This ceramic dish can be used for lots of things, including a drip tray for the plant. It can hold tea lights, feature a figurine, decor candle display. Price was very good and I would recommend this product and seller.