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This article will outline how to choose a perfect pot for any plant.
Choosing a new pot for your plant can be challenging, especially for new gardeners. This guide will help you find the perfect pot to help ensure your plant is as happy as possible.
The first tip I will mention when choosing a new pot for your plant is to consider if you really need one. Plants don’t like to have their roots disturbed too often- so unless your plant is rootbound, or is unable to support itself in its current pot, ask yourself if you really need to repot. It might be better to leave your plant as it is, than risk upsetting it by repotting when not necessary.
Once you’ve determined that your plant needs to be repotted, there are a few things to consider.
How to Choose the Right Size of Pot For Any Plant
When you repot a plant, you don’t want to put it in a pot that is too much larger than its original pot. Having too much excess soil can cause the soil to stay wet, since there aren’t enough roots yet to soak up the water. If the soil is consistently wet, it could cause the roots of your plant to rot. I would recommend picking a pot no more than 2 inches larger than your current pot. For example, if you are repotting a four inch pot, don’t choose a pot larger than six inches. This way your plant has room to grow without the pot being too large.
How to Choose the Right Type of Pot For Any Plant
There are a few different types of planters, and each have their own advantages and disadvantages. The most important thing to ensure regardless of what type of pot you choose is that it has a drainage hole! If your plant gets waterlogged, it can very easily die from root rot.
Plastic planters are very common. They are usually a great choice! Since plastic doesn’t absorb any water, this is especially a great choice if your plant tends to like a lot of water. Plastic planters often aren’t very pretty, but this is a great option if you have a cute cover pot that you don’t want to plant your plant in directly.
Clay pots are another very popular option, and my personal favourite. Clay does absorb a bit of water, so this is a great choice for a plant you are worried about overwatering.
Another option is ceramic pots. Ceramic pots, like plastic don’t absorb water. If you are using a ceramic pot, make sure it has a drainage hole! Many ceramic pots are just meant to be decorative cover pots. If your ceramic pot doesn’t have a drainage hole, plant your plant into a plastic pot, and place that inside the ceramic pot.
I hope this guide will help you choose the perfect pot for any plant! Happy planting!
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