Plant nursery pots are made of: The most common ones are plastic, clay, ceramic, metal and even others made of specific materials that degrade over time (like coconut coir). They are light and easy to transport in your garden or home. On the flip side, clay or ceramic pots are heavier and retain moisture better which is only a good thing for plant life. On the downside biodegradable pots might not last you as long.
Pot Shape: Pots come in so many shapes. Pots may be round, square, rectangular, or in some cases fun novelty shapes! Round pots are great for a rigid shape plant and square or rectangular pots work best with a narrower, elongated plant. When it comes to adding some whimsy and character to a garden, novel-shaped pots can help you achieve just that.
Colour: Your pot colour can even make a difference! Some species do have a naturally more yellow leaf — there may even be nothing wrong! Earthen pots of dark colour absorb a lot of heat, leading the muddy soil to dry out sooner. Conversely, light-colored pots reflect sunlight, thereby cooling your soil and maintaining its moisture. Well, consider what colors you like and how that will affect your plants!
A pot without or inadequate drainage holes Those holes are very important to allow excess water drainage. For instance if you are using a pot without any drainage holes at the bottom, it will allow water to collect displacing soil that makes roots stay rotten. Ruben de Villa, Pixabay Always make sure your pot has enough drainage holes to keep your plant happy!
Fertilizing- Much like how we need to eat in order to grow, plants also need nutrients to grow. Every few years, you will need to add a layer of compost to your pot just for upkeep with the soil and nutrients. This will encourage your plant to get bigger and stronger. Refer to the packaging of your fertilizer, which will explain how much to use and when it should be applied.
As it grows over time, sooner or later you will have to repot the plant. When this occurs, you need to repot your plant into a bigger pot. This was your indoor houseplant's root system, hoping to be in a larger pot… doing so could aid it to flourish.optimally. Pay attention to signs that your plant may need repotting (like roots peeking out of the bottom, or a pot full to capacity with roots), and go up just one size from your original vessel.
Plants need the appropriate sized pot to put their roots in. And if you choose the too little pot it can limit its growth. On the other hand, if you select a pot that is too large, then you may find that roots rot from being surrounded in far too much soil. Remember to choose a pot that is big enough but not so large that there is much extra soil. A great rule of thumb is to pick a pot that's roughly 2 inches wider (in diameter) than the root ball of your plant.
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