No one can deny the popularity of houseplants these days. They bring nature into our homes, provide health benefits, and are just plain pretty! Plants can be used as a main source of decor, but pretty plant pots are needed to complete the look!
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Finding the perfect plant pots will help showcase your personal style. There are pots that appeal to all types of decor styles. From boho to traditional, modern to farmhouse, there is a perfect pot for every home.
In this post, you will find inspiration and ideas for plant pots for your home. You will also find basic tips for your plant to keep it healthy and looking its best!
Every plant deserves a pretty pot!
Personally, I like to mix styles of plant pots and baskets to achieve a collected feel. I also like to incorporate vintage or repurposed items from my home. One of my favorite ways to display plants is in crocks! Look for a basket you may not be using and see if your plant looks nice sitting in it. You can achieve a new look by moving things around from your own home.
If you are in need of a new plant pot, I rounded up some of my current favorites. Have fun expressing your style!
Top (left to right):
Turquoise Ceramic Plant Pot + Stand // White Vintage Hobnail Pots (Set of 2) // Pink Scalloped Pot + Saucer Set // Fruit Plant Pots // Footed Cream Terracotta Planter // Ivory Striped Dot Ceramic Planter //
Bottom (left to right):
Brass Standing Planter // Stonewear Family Plant Pot // Handwoven Rattan Hurricane Pot // Ceramic Plant Pot with Wood Stand // Green Terrazzo Planter // Boho Woven Fabric Baskets (Set of 3) //
Basic Tips for Your New Plant Pots
- Your pot should be at least one full size larger than your plant. For example, if you have a plant in a 6″ grower pot from the store, you will need at least an 8″ pot. Do not buy the same size pot as your plant! It either will not fit down in the pot at all, or it will stick out the top. This does not look good! You can always measure the width and height of your plant to determine the best size pot. Always go with a larger pot if you are unsure.
- Use saucers under your plant, inside the plant pot. This will catch any extra water and prevent a mess! I have this set of 15 saucers in assorted sizes. This is another set that I use and is more heavy-duty. Remember to empty any extra water out of the saucer after watering!
- Save plastic lids and containers you may typically throw away or recycle. These can be used to give your plants a boost inside the plant pot. If your plant is sitting very low in the pot, drop in a lid or small container to raise the height a bit. Also, lids can also be used for plant saucers!
- You can plant directly in pots, using fresh potting soil. I typically do not go this route because I like to feel the weight of the plant to check for watering needs, and I like to switch around my plants and pots often! If you do want to plant directly, you need to either put rocks in the bottom of your pot and be careful not to overwater, or place a saucer under your decorative pot (if there is a drainage hole).
I hope you found some ideas or inspiration for displaying your houseplants! This is such a fun way to express your style, and luckily, houseplants never go out of style 😉
Check out how I used plants to decorate our home for Spring!
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