A 5L is Ideal for the production of bigger shrubs with a larger root capacity, these can be seen across our nursery but generally found within our garden centre sales. For hydroculture plants use the size tip to select a decorative pot that will accommodate the waterproof liner recommended for the plant in the hydro kit. Note: If the shape of the planter tapers strongly at the base, it might not be wide enough for your plant to sit squarely at the bottom. In this case you can add a liner on a small layer of pebbles to increase the size of the base. This will however raise the height of the plant slightly in the planter.

Soil Depth: When repotting allow a little room for the roots to spread. The soil should not be so shallow that without drainage the roots will sit in water, nor so deep that the water drains below the roots leaving the plant to dry out. Please note the above guide is for illustration purposes only and are not sized proportionally to one another. Hydroculture plant roots have been specially adapted to grow in hydrogranules, which creates a smaller, more fleshy and hardier root system. This results in mature plants being available in smaller grow pots than their soil based equivalents. How do I choose the correct sized decorative pot to fit my houseplant?

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Our 2L pots are ideal for the production of amenity plants grown for one year, most commonly used for our 2L herbaceous and shrub lines, this size is great as the plants are small enough to establish but large enough to make an impact when first planted. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. In taller planters they allow for the soil to be contained to an appropriate depth for the plant, without needing to fill the entire vessel with soil. This ensures the root system is surrounded in optimum moisture content rather than it draining to the bottom beyond the roots. Liners come in various sizes to fit the internal dimensions of the pot and can be trimmed down to size to create an unobtrusive barrier for the plant and soil to be potted into, whilst protecting the pot from unsightly calcium or fertiliser deposits from the soil.

The grow pot height is standardised (normally 12cm or 19cm) and shown on the size option for each hydroculture plant. Ensure the external height of your decorative pot is at least 2-3cm higher than the grow pot height of the hydroculture plant. Slightly larger than a 2L, we generally use these for our garden centre plants and some amenity lines. Please note: plant heights are approximate and are provided for indicative purposes only. Plants suitable for hanging may be depicted in a hanging grow pot, the actual grow pot used to ship the plant might not include these attachments. Ideally, there are different types of plant pots with a variety of shapes and sizes. The plant pot size will determine the soil level, level of saturation, and the type of plant to be planted in the container based on the plant root system. Using the correct size of a container will ensure plant health. What is the ideal Plant Pot size? The size doesn’t refer to the plant, but refers to the diameter of the pot that it is planted in. When choosing a pot for your plant, choose a pot that is 1-2” (2.5-5 cm) larger than the current size if the plant is currently in a 10” (25cm) pot or smaller. If your current pot size is larger than 10” (25cm) , choose a pot that is 2-3” (5-7.5cm) larger in diameter.Important: The opening measurement of the decorative pot is the size of the access hole for inserting the plant's grow pot as well as an indication of the minimum liner size needed. It is not the same as the external diameter of the pot which is the overall outer size of the pot. Please note all measurements are approximate and can vary slightly due to the handmade nature of our pots. As a matter of fact, the container sizes you use depend on the plant size. To avoid root rot we have outlined the recommended soil depth, soil volume in cubic feet and cm, and soil weight in lbs and grams. For custom plant pot sizes that the container plant thrives well we have outlined the estimated pot sizes in inches and cm and estimated pot sizes in inches and cm to ensure excellent drainage. Estimated Pot Sizes in (Inches and CM)