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A bonsai tray without a hole is referred to as a "suiban". These are sometimes used for chinese penjing scenes, or for displaing suiseki(viewing stones). The reason they do not have holes is because when using them with stones, they are filled with water or sand to represent an ocean or land mass.

They could be drilled, but that would depend on how much you paid for it and whether or not you would commit hari kari if it broke. If you do decide to drill it, get the drill bit shaped like a pointed, elongated triangle. Use water and go slow. If it binds it will crack, or worse break the pot.

Good luck Bonsaial

4-Nov-2001	#2
bonsaial1 Bonsai Doer Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Fresno, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 13SH Posts: 5,466	Re: Pots Without holes A bonsai tray without a hole is referred to as a "suiban". These are sometimes used for chinese penjing scenes, or for displaing suiseki(viewing stones). The reason they do not have holes is because when using them with stones, they are filled with water or sand to represent an ocean or land mass. They could be drilled, but that would depend on how much you paid for it and whether or not you would commit hari kari if it broke. If you do decide to drill it, get the drill bit shaped like a pointed, elongated triangle. Use water and go slow. If it binds it will crack, or worse break the pot. Good luck Bonsaial __________________ I been kidding the last seven years. no.... really!