Plants have become true companions for those who understand the value of nature for the health and well-being of both the home and its inhabitants. Despite the numerous advantages of having plants in your decor , there are also some details that need to be taken into consideration. Starting with choosing the right pot to accommodate the species. How to choose the perfect pot? This is one of the main questions that " plant parents " face – and it's no wonder, after all, this simple choice can be decisive for the growth and lifespan of the species. Below, check out 5 points of attention that you should take into account when choosing a pot for your plants :

Pot size

[caption id="attachment_150842" align="alignnone" width="4012"] Pilar estrutural e tijolos aparentes dão o tom deste apê de 115 m². Projeto de Ana Neri. Na foto, sala de estar aparador feito de concreto, vaso de plantas e corredor.

Pilar estrutural e tijolos aparentes dão o tom deste apê de 115 m². Projeto de Ana Neri. Na foto, sala de estar aparador feito de concreto, vaso de plantas e corredor.

[/caption] Choosing the size of the pot is essential . To do this, it is important to pay attention to the length of the plant's roots . For example: plants with 5 cm of roots need a pot that is twice the size in diameter to ensure that they grow healthily (i.e. 10 cm).

Material

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Jardim de 900 m² tem lago com peixes, praia de areia branca e pomar. Projeto de Ana Veras e Bernardo Vieira. Na foto, varanda com sofá, lago e vasos com plantas.

[/caption] The choice of pot material will depend largely on the water requirements of the species. Some materials absorb water while others accumulate it . Among the materials recommended for plants that need a lot of watering, the following stand out:

Glass;
Plastic;
Cement;
Crazy.

Height

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Loft Coral co Living por Leila Bittencourt

[/caption] The trend of hanging gardens or even leaving conventional pots in higher places (such as dressers, shelves, racks) is here to stay, but it is necessary to take some care, especially with the weight of the plant being placed there – therefore, it is necessary to consider whether the support is capable of supporting it. Furthermore, it is necessary to take extra care on windy/rainy days that can damage the pot and the plant itself.

Space decoration

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Andressa Danielli e Vanessa Pasqual - Bilheteria Elemento. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2023. Na foto, bilheteria com sofá, tapete e vaso de planta.

[/caption] In addition to all the aspects mentioned above, another point that cannot be overlooked is choosing the vase model that matches the decor of the room . After all, plants can bring even more beauty to the decoration of the space, but it is essential that the vase is in synergy with the style adopted in the environment (be it indoors or outdoors). [april-see-also]W3siaWQiOjE2MjEwMiwidGl0bGUiOiIxMCBiaWJsaW90ZWNhcyBkb3Mgc29uaG9zIHBhcmEgY29uaGVjZXIgYW8gcmVkb3IgZG8gbXVuZG8hIn0seyJpZCI6MTYyMDkzLCJ0aXRsZSI6IkltcGVyZmVpJiN4RTc7JiN4Rj U7ZXMgbm8gYXNmYWx0byBpbnNwaXJhbSBhcnRpc3RhIG5hIGNyaWEmI3hFNzsmI3hFMztvIGRlIGVzY3VsdHVyYXMifSx7ImlkIjoxNjIyMTUsInRpdGxlIjoiQ0FTQUNPUiB2ZW5jZSB0b3AgMyBubyBpQmVzdCEifV0=[/april-see-also] [newsletter news_id="51" news_title="" news_description=""][/newsletter] [abril-whatsapp][/abril-whatsapp]