Decorative planters or pots are undoubtedly a great way to add a splash of colour to any deck, patio, balcony or driveway. Whether you want to have a raised bed for your kitchen garden, a hanging planter for seasonal flowers or a pot with a trellis for climbing plants, wholesale pots are available in a wide range of designs, sizes, shapes and materials. With a wide array of designs to choose from, you can easily mix and match different styles and colours to accentuate your space. However, getting suitable pots or planters can be tricky. So before you make your selection keep the following essential things in mind:
- Are you looking for an indoor or outdoor planter?
- What would be the mature size of the plant?
- What is the size of the pot the plant is potted in? (Choose a new planter with a diameter approx 4 to 5 cm bigger than the pot in which the plant is now.)
- How much sunlight does the plant need to grow?
Based on this information, you will be able to choose the right type of pot for your loving plants. This is because the plant's style and characteristics solely determine the kind of pot that best suits it; if you want to know ‘How?', continue reading!
Key things to consider when buying wholesale pots
When considering a pot for a plant, three primary considerations are material, size, and location. This article will further shed light on these considerations and provide tips to narrow down your choices.
Material
Planters or pots are available in various materials that include metal, wood, ceramic, terracotta, plastic and more. Though wood, plastic and metal pots are affordable and easy to move around, they have their own set of drawbacks. Wood being porous soaks up water and is not suitable for plants that need a lot of water; over that, they can get mildewed. On the other hand, metal pots keep the water from evaporating and absorb more heat, so they require you to keep a close eye on the plants. Further, plastic pots are the least sturdy and hence not suitable for heavy plants and harsh weather conditions. The ceramic pots seem to be the most reliable choice; they are sturdy, help control the soil temperature and moisture, and allow air movement.
Size
Next comes the size of the planter. The size of the pot you choose depends on what you want to grow and how much space you have. Large planters are better, especially for the summer months. Since in summers plants often get dried up due to long days of heat, a larger pot will tend to retain water easier and keep roots healthy. Moreover, a good pot for your plants would be the one that holds a healthy amount of soil for the plants and also provides room for roots to grow.
Location
By location, it means where you are going to place the pot. Today, pots are not only used for planting in gardens or balconies but also for decoration purposes in living areas. Hence, where would they go and for what purpose you will use them determines your best choice. If you plan to enhance your outdoor space with wholesale pots, look for bright, inspiring colours with a bit of detail. But if you are buying pots to accentuate a corner of your living room or looking for something for the tabletop, make sure it complements your existing decor. You can try pots with unique accents and intricate detailing for indoor, best found in ceramics.
