Help with converting fountain to Sarracenia planter

I want to convert this cement pond/fountain into a giant planter for tons of pitcher plants. I’ve grown them before so I’m comfortable with their care.

It is about 6-7” deep and like 5’ across. It has two small holes, drainage and pump electrical/water supply (no water or electrical currently hooked up).

My idea right now is to remove the old non-working hardware and seal the holes. Then layer large-ish (2-3”) rocks on the bottom, landscape fabric/felt, then pitcher plant soil mixture. I’ll have a pvc pipe in the middle that I can bottom water through, and a couple overflow pipes for when it rains.

Does that sound like a good plan? Any tips or advice?

I’ve never grown carnivorous plants outside of individual pots. Any other plants that would be good to add to the planter?

Originally by u/FLABCAKE on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2cral2mh
Help with converting fountain to Sarracenia planter I want to convert this cement pond/fountain into a giant planter for tons of pitcher plants. I’ve grown them before so I’m comfortable with their care. It is about 6-7” deep and like 5’ across. It has two small holes, drainage and pump electrical/water supply (no water or electrical currently hooked up). My idea right now is to remove the old non-working hardware and seal the holes. Then layer large-ish (2-3”) rocks on the bottom, landscape fabric/felt, then pitcher plant soil mixture. I’ll have a pvc pipe in the middle that I can bottom water through, and a couple overflow pipes for when it rains. Does that sound like a good plan? Any tips or advice? I’ve never grown carnivorous plants outside of individual pots. Any other plants that would be good to add to the planter? Originally by u/FLABCAKE on Reddit: https://tinyurl.com/2cral2mh
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