A flowerpot, flower pot, planter, or alternatively plant pot is a container in which flowers and other plants are cultivated and displayed. Historically, and still to a significant extent today, they are made from plain terracotta with no ceramic glaze, with a round shape, tapering inwards. Flowerpots are now often also made from plastic, metal, wood, stone, or sometimes biodegradable material. An example of biodegradable pots are ones made of heavy brown paper, cardboard, or peat moss in which young plants for transplanting are grown.
There are usually holes in the bottom of pots, to allow excess water to flow out, sometimes to a saucer that is placed under the flowerpot. The plant can use this water with its roots, as needed. Recently, some flowerpots have been made with an automatic watering system, using a reservoir.
There are usually holes in the bottom of pots, to allow excess water to flow out, sometimes to a saucer that is placed under the flowerpot. The plant can use this water with its roots, as needed. Recently, some flowerpots have been made with an automatic watering system, using a reservoir.
plastic pots
Plastic or fiberglass pots are the most common containers for both indoor gardening and outdoor container gardening. Due to the manufacturing process, they can be made inexpensively and come in a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. Which is a large part of their appeal – it’s easy to find a plastic container that fits your style and taste.
When purchasing plastic or fiberglass pots look for ones that feel sturdy and are slightly flexible. These will withstand time and the seasons better than ones that are thin and rigid.
So, what plants should you use plastic pots for? Plastic pots work best for plants that like their potting soil to stay on the moist side, instead of drying out quickly. Plastic isn’t a porous material so air movement doesn’t occur through the sides of the container. After watering your plant, the potting soil will stay moist for a longer time, keeping more water in the root zone.
Plastic pots also work well for indoor gardeners who tend to water infrequently or struggle to remember to water their plants.
When purchasing plastic or fiberglass pots look for ones that feel sturdy and are slightly flexible. These will withstand time and the seasons better than ones that are thin and rigid.
So, what plants should you use plastic pots for? Plastic pots work best for plants that like their potting soil to stay on the moist side, instead of drying out quickly. Plastic isn’t a porous material so air movement doesn’t occur through the sides of the container. After watering your plant, the potting soil will stay moist for a longer time, keeping more water in the root zone.
Plastic pots also work well for indoor gardeners who tend to water infrequently or struggle to remember to water their plants.
Clay pot
Terracotta is easily the most recognizable material in the world of plant pots. You’ve probably seen hundreds of these rust-colored clay pots over the years. However, despite how common they are, terracotta pots aren’t necessarily the ideal living situation for all plants. The reasons someone might not choose a terracotta planter are the same reasons someone else might need one; they’re made from a porous material, which means they let more moisture and more air pass through, and they come with at least one big drainage hole in the bottom. Plants who are on “team terracotta” are those that rely on these features to control moisture in the soil. Most houseplants are better off too dry than too wet, and these pots are made to prevent roots for sitting in standing water. For plants that come from arid climates, excellent drainage is non-negotiable. Here are a few members of “team terracotta”:
- Succulents
- Cacti
- Mediterranean Herbs
- Moth Orchids
- Peperomias
- Pilea
- Hoya
- Snake Plant
Ceramic pot
At a glance, you may think a ceramic pot is simply a terracotta pot with a good paint job. However, ceramic pots are typically glazed with a coat of lacquer that prevents the soil from drying out at the same speed as it would in an unglazed clay or terracotta planter. Some ceramic pots are sold without any drainage holes at all, which means the roots will sit in very wet conditions. If you choose to use these pots, you’ll be best off choosing a plant that can handle sitting in stagnant water—and your options will be limited. If you take care not to over water and monitor the soil diligently, it’s certainly possible to keep houseplants in these environments. Still, you’ll save yourself a lot of trouble by opting for a pot with drainage holes. Even with drainage holes, the glazes on ceramics will still cause these pots to retain more moisture than unpainted terracotta. The best houseplants for ceramic pots are ones that prefer evenly moist soil—generally, ones that have adapted from damper environments in nature. A couple of “ceramic fanatics” include:
- Golden Pothos
- Spider Plants
- Baby’s Tears
- Boston Fern
- Maidenhair Fern
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