When choosing a pot for any plant, it is important that care should be taken whether the drainage of water in the pot is correct or not. Or whether there is enough space in the pot that is enough for the plant to be planted.
Different sizes of pots will be available in the market. From small cup-shaped pots to large pots are also available, in which trees can be grown. Choosing the right pot is essential for the right plant.
Pots of this size can be used for small single cactus and succulents.
The 10-inch pot is perfect for small-rooted green leafy vegetables, strawberries, small spreading flowers, and small decorative plants.
If you are looking to prepare a small kitchen garden in pots and are planning to grow vegetables like carrots, spinach, small potatoes, cabbage, or green chilies, then 12 to 14-inch pots are perfect for them.
These pots are perfect for flowers like Tulsi, Cabbage, Brinjal, Tomato, Bhindi, Dahlia, Gulab, Parijat, Champa, Raat ki Rani, Marigold, and Bougainvillea in an 18-inch pot.
Plants of this size are better for Bonzai and such fruit, flower, or vegetable trees or plants whose roots are very deep, such as pomegranate, lemon, guava, vines like sweet neem and Madhumalati, and various ornamental plants like ferns.
Whole trees grow in pots of this size. Generally, people plant trees like bananas, apples, dates (ornamental), and neem in this size pot in their homes. Entire trees can be grown in such large pots.
For the proper development of the plant, not only the size of the pots, but it is also very important to take care of the material of the pot, that is, what the pot is made of.
Traditional pots made of clay are considered the best for gardening. Due to the ability of earthen pots to absorb water, the soil retains coolness and moisture for a long time.
Ceramic and cement both have similar quality though they come in different sizes and types. If you want to plant big bushy plants like bougainvillea, mandarin, Ixora, palm, and Acalypha, then big cement pots are fine for them.
These types of bags are more in trend these days, but it is important to note that grow bags are not suitable for every location and all types of plants because in most cases they do not drain water properly.