Plant pots differ primarily in the materials they are made of: they can be in terracotta, one of the oldest materials, or in PVC, wood, stone or concrete. Each of these elements gives life to pots for plants of different shapes and sizes, from small pots for succulent plants to larger ones for saplings and creepers.The plastic pots, or PVC if you prefer, are characterized by resistance to both weatherproof than to shocks, but at the same time they are very light and easily transportable. Both materials, however. they lend themselves to being painted or decorated in many colors, to adapt to environments or become a style and a decorative object themselves. The breathable terracotta does not facilitate the accumulation of humidity and therefore very suitable for plants that suffer particularly from this situation and for those who are afraid of exaggerating with watering. On the contrary, when the terracotta pots are placed in very sunny positions, or during the summer, they dry out very quickly and require at least two waterings a day to allow the host plants to fight the heat.

Wood is a natural material, beautiful, very pleasant to look at and certainly very suitable for containing plants and flowers, as it allows air and heat to pass easily. THE plant pots in wood they are treated in such a way as to become resistant to humidity and bad weather, but this is also their main defect: they need maintenance, otherwise they deteriorate over time. It must be said that wood is the most suitable material for those who want to try their hand at creating plant pots do-it-yourself. By procuring wood and a few tools, or using boxes such as those for fine wines, you can have fun creating very personal and original plant pots. To make them last for a long time, they need to be treated with the appropriate paints.The wooden plant pots are often used on terraces and balconies to grow vegetables and aromatic herbs.

A look at the stone and concrete vases. These too are to be considered carefully because they are very suitable in certain situations. In general, the heavy concrete vases, in classic or more particular forms, are used to adorn entrances, avenues, very busy spaces, or to accommodate small trees and creepers. This type of rather heavy pot, suitable for plants that will not have to be moved frequently and for large spaces. Concrete pots can characterize corners of the gardens, enriching them with alternative but also decorative solutions. They can be in white, gray, marble or antiqued concrete and are practically indestructible. The same can be said for stone vases, equally solid and durable. Very heavy and quite expensive, but also beautiful and decorative, these vases are heavy and difficult to move. An alternative are the reconstructed stone vases, made up of stone fragments mixed with concrete. It is good to decide where to put them and not to think about moving them frequently.

Having an idea about the various types of plant pots available on the market, you need to match the right pot for the different plants. Fortunately, the latter adapt quite well to the containers in which they are placed, leaving us the freedom to choose also according to the taste, the space available and the cost that we want to bear. , are roughly the ones that we illustrate below: Terracotta for succulents and plants that are very afraid of humidity. Plastic for pots that are likely to be moved, to shelter plants in winter or for other reasons, or for plants that want a lot of water and are placed in very sunny locations. Concrete and stone to decorate corners that will not change frequently. Medium pots to accommodate aromatic herbs and small vegetables that we want to grow on the balcony, such as salads, radishes or carrots. Larger and at least 50 cm deep pots for courgettes, tomatoes and peppers, or for large bushy flowering plants, such as daisies or hydrangeas. The choice of plant pots becomes easier with experience.