When choosing a pot for a new plant, first make sure you select one that Made of plastic material, good weather resistance, non-toxic, breathable, long service life. Then, buy a pot with a diameter that’s at least one inch wider than the diameter of your plant’s root mass. Bottom hollow design, stable drainage, strong ventilation, which good for plant growth. The final, a stronger top rim can help you transplant and moving your pot much easier.
Nurseries and growers tend to sell plants at different stages of growth. The below guide should help decipher what potted plant you have purchased and make sure you get the most out of your plants.
9-14cm diameter Pot
The smallest pot size available with the measurement being the diameter of the top. These are common with online retailers and are often made up of young herbs, perennials and shrubs.
2-3L (16-19cm diameter) Pot
Climbing plants, both vegetables and ornamental plants are sold in this size. This is the normal size used for most shrubs and perennials so they establish quickly.
4-5.5L (20-23cm diameter) Pot
Roses are sold in these size pots as their roots grow deeper than other shrubs.
9-12L (25cm to 30cm diameter) Pot
The standard size for 1–3-year-old trees. Many nurseries use these sizes for ‘specimen’ plants.
Post time: Jul-28-2023
