Most gardening newbies, typically, will choose regular planting pots for plants as their plant container. It doesn’t have to be so. As long as the overall appearance looks right for the plant, practically any container can be used. Be bold. Be creative. Go ahead and improvise with everyday objects like ice coolers, baskets, watering cans, china/enamel bowls, old boots, and even birdcages as your plant containers! However, there are a few things to consider as to whether you selected the right container for your plants. Here are some tips:
Choosing The Right Container For Plants
- The proportion of the container to the plant, as this could affect the plant’s health.
- It must be able to resist rot, rust, and corrosion when exposed to the weather, and be non-toxic to the plant.
- It must have drainage holes for water to drain away quickly. Use a saucer to catch the excess water, but do not keep it constantly filled with water. Immediately discard the excess water as you don’t want to be breeding mosquitoes. If you are using a container without drainage holes, line it with a layer of gravel or pot fragments before planting.
- Use bricks or small blocks of terracotta as legs to raise the container off the ground to allow free drainage, prevent soil pest entry and reduce the risk of rot in wooden containers.
- If the container is heavy, place it on a moveable trolley if you intend to move it around. The most appropriate use for this is for indoor plants, as it makes vacuuming or mopping around the house less stressful.
- Aesthetically, it should look right for the type of plant to be placed in it, and enhance the mood of the display you want to create. This could consist of a single plant in a simple pot, or a formal grouping of associated plants. The style of the container depends on the material of which it is made, and its shape, color, and texture.
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nice tips