"Found out recently that James Bond is a big fan of pottery. He’s even got a license to kiln."

Selecting the right pot for your plant can at times seem overwhelming.  Here are a few tips: To ensuring your plant will thrive it and look marvelous. 

Pot materials:  You will want to select material that best suits the plant and growing conditions that your little green pal needs. Terracotta pots tend to dry out quickly, which makes it an ideal pot for indoor drought-loving plants. Glazed terracotta doesn’t dry out as fast. Plastic is lightweight and durable and works well both inside and out. Wood offers a natural look that blends well into garden settings. Wooden containers work best outdoors as the wood breaks down over time. Glazed ceramic pots are durable, versatile and perfect for indoor plants. Concrete pots have the best durability, so are best used outdoors, but they can be quite heavy. 

Size does matter: If your plant is too small for the pot, it will might tip over. Plus, the soil will dry more slowly, making your plant susceptible to root rot. If your plant is too big, the soil will dry out, and you’ll need to water it more frequently. Your plant could also become root-bound and have stunted growth.  Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by 1 to 2 inches in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 10 inches in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 2 or 3 inches in diameter. 

Do I need to repot?  Many times a newly-purchased plants have already outgrown their plastic pots. Without proper repotting, the plant will not grow to its potential. Repotting doesn’t necessarily mean a larger pot. It could just mean changing out the soil. Eventually, you will need a larger pot.  

Drainage:    Drainage is key when i comes to growing plants in containers,.  It is essential excess water can freely escape out the bottom of the container, allowing oxygen to make its way to plant roots (if you use a saucer or tray underneath the pot, make sure to empty it to prevent roots from soaking in too much moisture) 

There are however many pots available that do not have a hole, known as ‘Cachepots’, which is a term for a decorative outer container that hides a slightly smaller but plain container with drainage holes in which your plant is growing.  When it comes to watering, just remove the plan pot from inside the Cachepot, water the plant, wait for it to drain and then place it back!