If you live in an apartment, you don't have to dream of a garden! The good news is that you have the opportunity to bring the beauty of nature into your home. Potted plants are ideal for growing not only on the balcony, but also in any indoor space. But in order for them to look fresh and vibrant, it is necessary not only to consider their specific needs, but also to choose the Parville pots and planters for flowers.
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If you live in an apartment, you don't have to dream of a garden! The good news is that you have the opportunity to bring the beauty of nature into your home. Potted plants are ideal for growing not only on the balcony, but also in any indoor space. But in order for them to look fresh and vibrant, it is necessary not only to consider their specific needs, but also to choose the Parville pots and planters for flowers.
Hesitating whether you will be able to take care of flowers? In this article, we, from Elegantz.bg, will share with you how you should choose the right pot and planter.
Why is pot selection important?
Think of the pot as the home in which your plant will live. You may care about aesthetics and good looks, but flowers don't care about that. They need space and enough resources to develop and flourish.
The size of the pot is very important! If it is too small, the roots of the plant can become tangled and bent. This will slow development, and larger species may wilt when not given the space they need to grow.
On the other hand, there is evidence that doubling the size of the pot can promote up to 40% growth in some flowers. Of course, this process will not occur only if you transplant them into another pot. It is necessary to provide them with suitable soil, enough sunlight and water.
However, if the pot is too large for the type of plant, it can lead to overwatering and poor drainage. This will allow the soil to dry out slowly, leaving the roots wetter than necessary. In this way, the chances of starting putrefactive processes will also increase.
You cannot prevent this from happening even if you only water the soil around the flower. Then most of the soil will remain dry and again disrupt its normal development.
Therefore, when choosing a pot, we advise you to consider:
The roots
The reason many species need more space has to do with what's below the surface, not above it. Although different flowers have different preferences for available growing space, we advise you not to take any chances. Familiarize yourself very well with the characteristics of the chosen plants and how big their pot should be, when you need to transplant them and how their roots develop.
In general, most grow well when the container they are planted in is at least 5-10 centimeters larger than their diameter. This gives them plenty of room to grow as the plants develop.
When transplanting
Although increasing in size is more common, when repotting you may find you need a smaller pot. This can happen if the initial one was too big for the plant in question.
The choice of pot size directly affects the amount of soil and moisture that will be provided to the plant. The larger it is, the longer the moisture will be retained in the soil. The risk is to judge the correct size so as not to cause rotting of the roots, the appearance of yellow leaves and wilting of the plant.
Almost all plants will need repotting at some point in their life cycle, so it's important to pay attention to the signs. For example - the roots are fed from the drainage holes, the soil dries out faster than usual and others.
How often plants need to be repotted depends on their species, growth rate and size.
For better results, transplant the flowers in spring and move them to a pot that is 5 centimeters larger than their current one. Make sure the water will drain and you have chosen a suitable soil to avoid the risks.
Remove the plant from the old pot and carefully loosen its roots before placing it in the new pot. After placing it, it is a good rule of thumb to cover the roots with a ball of soil and water them well. Finally, fill the container with the remaining amount of soil.
How to measure the pot?
To make sure you size your pot correctly, you first need to know how to measure it. Since you can find models of different shape in the market, therefore the measurement is done in a different way.
Round models are most often sold by diameter, which is the distance measured between the top and bottom of the vessel. Although some models may have the same diameter, this does not mean that they are the same size. Some pots are measured by the volume of soil they can hold.
Therefore, when shopping through our online store, pay special attention to the product description. This way you will select suitable models that fit your flowers.
It is important to clarify first that flowers are not planted directly in the pots, but the pots are placed in them. They have a purely decorative purpose and do not have drainage holes, because this spoils their aesthetics. Their purpose is to diversify the look of the plants and add a lot of elegance and beauty to your interior. Therefore, their models are often more interesting in terms of colors, shapes and patterns.
We recommend you to invest in them because:
You protect delicate plants
Often when transplanting, things go wrong and after only a few days, your favorite flowers start to die. This is because some plants are extremely delicate and you need to follow a precise sequence when transplanting them. When you don't, it can cause stress and disrupt their life cycle.
Flowerpots are a great way to avoid transplanting, while at the same time getting an aesthetically beautiful "packaging". You can use them as a pot without disturbing your flowers. For example, for orchids, they are an ideal option.
Easier to move
Another advantage is that you can use them not only in the short term, but also in the long term. If a plant gets too big for them, you can easily use them for another.
In addition, most models are extremely light and compact. This means that when you are renovating or decorating, you can quite easily move them to the desired location. And if there are flowers in them, you can take them out of the flowerpot and move them separately to make it easier for you.
They look more beautiful and tidy
Since they have no drainage holes, this eliminates the need to place a saucer under them. By eliminating this unsightly addition, you can place your flowers in any room and space without worrying about flooding it.
In addition, flower pots are made of durable materials that cannot be damaged by plant growth and excess water that remains in them. And the best thing is that if you overdo the soil, it will not fall to the ground and pollute, but will remain in the pot.
What do we offer you?
Whether you grow your plants outdoors or indoors, in our online store you will find a huge range of pots and planters in different designs, colors and sizes. Choose your favorite products today and bring new life to your interior!
Contact us on 0700 19 112 if you need professional advice.
