The Faux Shaux

When designing the table, I didn’t include a retainer for the soil and rhizome.  If I packed dirt into the leg itself, harvesting the table would result in a shortened leg (the space that the dirt occupies).  Wanting to stick with the right angled aesthetic, I’ve been designing a planter for the straight leg of the table to fit snugly into.  I avoided plastic because I thought it may crack from rhizome growth or the weight of it’s contents.  Although wood may prove to be a poor choice as well, it’s easier to work with and will take the weight of the table.

Anticipating that the bamboo will not want to grow “down” at second leg of the table, I designed the planter with open sides, allowing for watering at multiple orientations.  I chose Poplar (over Oak and Cedar) for it’s nice grains and ochre hue.  I’m unsure if it will warp after watering the plant, so I will apply a few coats of Polyurethane to lessen the water damage.

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