ecoEXPRESSIONS message bean plant be happy special features : 100% ecofriendly pot is made from bamboo powder that is 100% biodegradable; when the plant grows too big for the pot simply bury the entire pot in a planter - it will slowly decompose and turn into valuable fertilizer for the plant care instructions : open and use the top lid of the pot as a saucer for drainage; pour about 100ml of water into pot water frequently to keep the granulate moist after 7-10 days the bean will start growing, keep pot in warm and bright place once the beanstalk begins to outgrow the pot, simply bury the entire pot in a planter and it will decompose and turn into fertilizer dimensions : pot is 3.5" tall note : shelf life is at least 10/2016; however the plants grow almost indefinitely unless it freezes where they are kept uses : great for gifts for coworkers, neighbors, teachers, friends