Our pots They are something that all of us who want to grow plants must have, especially if we do not have an orchard or garden, or if we want our home to have more color and more life. In them, the roots will be able to develop and fulfill their function, which is none other than to absorb the water and the nutrients dissolved in it so that the plant can feed and grow.
But these containers are not mere objects where to have our flowers, cacti or any other type of plant, but they can also be very decorative. For this reason, I’m going to tell you how to choose the pots to decorate so that you have a patio, terrace or home where all the elements combine perfectly.
What types of pots are there?
In the nurseries you will find several types of pots: plastic, ceramic, terracotta … Let’s know what their main characteristics are:
Terracotta pot
Terracotta is a very decorative material. But they only withstand mild frosts and break very easily if they are hit or dropped to the ground. Despite its drawbacks, it is highly recommended since they combine with any plant.
Plastic or resin pots
Plastic or resin pots they are robust and inexpensive. They have the advantage that as they are not porous, they keep the substrate humid for much longer, although this implies having to pour river sand, volcanic clay or similar into the bottom so that the drainage is rapid.
Plastic has some drawbacks, as it discolors if it is in the sun and looks artificial, but today we find imitations of clay and terracotta that are really worth it.
Wooden pots and planters
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Wooden pots and planters are very pretty. You can buy them ready-made or make them yourself. They combine very well with any plant, and are ideal to have on terraces decorated in a rustic style. The only thing that you cannot forget to treat them with wood oil so that they can keep well for much longer.
Stone or concrete pots
If you are looking for pots that will last for many years and that also look great anywhere, I recommend stone or concrete pots.. The only downside is that they are too heavy to move, but that can be an advantage in places where the wind blows very strongly.
Original pots
And if you don’t want to spend money on pots, you can reuse what has been broken or worn. Plastic bottles, tires, buckets, vases, vases, light bulbs, … You just have to use your imagination . Almost anything can serve as a pot.
How to decorate with pots?
Now that we know what types of pots there are, it is time to know how to decorate with them. The important thing is always make sure everything matchesTherefore, it is convenient to take a look at everything we have in the area where we want to put the pots and see which colors are the predominant ones.
So, if soft colors predominate (light brown, white, green, pink) and we want the plant to stand out, It should be put in a pot that attracts attention but no more than the plant itself. For example, let’s look at the image above. The predominant colors are the different shades of brown, so it has been chosen to put a pot of black color that looks good with everything, and a haworthia zebrina which has its characteristic white spots. The result is perfect.
Another issue that we cannot stop talking about is the size of the pot. If we take into account that in each one we have to put plants that can grow well in them, The pots that we put in each corner must be adequate, not only for the plants, but also for the place where they are going to be. Regardless of whether they are low or high, we have to put them where they fit, without attracting us excessively.
We hope these tips help you decorate your home or garden with pots.
