Today flower pots do of plastic, clay, glass, metal, stone and even porcelain. But what to choose from them to you? And how in general to choose flowerpot that to plant in it it was comfortable?
Material
The most practical is the pot clay. Of course, it is more expensive normal plastic, but will serve to you much longer and looks much more elegantly. Ratio of wall thickness and to volume at clay pots the most optimum therefore, unlike light plastic, they do not turn over and are capable to maintain insignificant temperature drops almost.
It is worth noticing that today there are also plastic flower pots of the class "premium". Such cachepots choose for registration of interiors at offices, hotels or public places. Besides laconic design and simplicity of execution such pots are equipped with moisture control system, and thanks to false bottom and special drainage system can provide plants with water, demanding only insignificant supervision of the person. Such materials as glass, stone or metal are used as elements of decor and can be picked up under separate interior.
Size
You should not think that if you buy microscopic ficus, it is necessary to put it in huge tub at once not to suffer with constant changes – the kid will grow up soon! The paradox is that houseplants feel more comfortably when the volume of pot is not so big. If roots have place for growth, they will fill capacity with the earth, will not reach its walls yet, the upper part of plant practically does not grow at this time – all forces leave on roots. Even if you are going to grow up palm tree, remember that process is not fast. There is no need to establish in the room the bucket with the earth which is simple to be used completely plants will not be able. Not to receive from excessively big pot of similar undesirable consequences, get cachepot of the size which is slightly exceeding pot in which yours was on sale plants. If it is about change – diameter of new pot has to be 2-3 cm more than old.
Form
Classical form of flower cachepot – round. Most often height of pot exceeds its diameter – such ratio is suitable for the majority of the dekorativnolistny or blossoming houseplants. However some plants demand pots of special form. For example, all succulents (cacti, aloe, kamnelomk, sedums or mammilyariya) have, contrary to popular belief, quite superficial root system. Flat pots which width is more than height will be suitable for them. Also deep tanks with the earth will not be necessary for sansevieria (pike tail).