Introduction

I’m the type of person who always breaks the rule about picking a pot that’s 1 or 2 inches bigger than the plant. I just love the look of a full, overflowing plant! But it might surprise you to learn that there are actually many reasons why you should follow this rule. If you want your plants to thrive, read on to find out what size pot is right for your plants and how to choose one.

A tiny pot

A tiny pot can be the death of your favorite plant. The reason? It’s not just that smaller plants require less space, but also that they tend to stay small. If you’ve ever owned an indoor plant, you may have had the misfortune of buying one in a puny little planter and then watching it remain there for years on end, growing no larger than its container allows.

It’s not uncommon for people to think they’re doing their plants a favor by putting them in an undersized planter: after all, they’re less likely to knock over such a tiny pot (or at least so goes their logic). However, this is actually quite problematic! When plants are kept in pots that are too small for them—even if those pots are made from materials as sturdy as concrete—they become “rootbound.” This means that roots grow out through every nook or cranny possible until they fill up every available inch; this blocks other parts of the plant from taking up water and nutrients properly and prevents photosynthesis (the process by which plants turn sunlight into usable energy). In short: rootbound plants can’t breathe as well as they should because their roots aren’t getting enough oxygenation via healthy root growth; this will cause them either die outright or need repotting sooner than usual due

A medium-sized pot

A medium-sized pot is big enough to hold a plant that’s in a container that’s 1 or 2 inches wider than the plant. It can also hold a plant that’s 2 or 3 inches taller than the plant.

If you have a small palm tree, you’ll need to make sure your pot is around 15″ wide at its greatest width (so for example an 18″ wide planter would be fine). If you want to grow something like roses and other perennials, keep in mind they’ll likely get bigger over time so choose something like 16-20″.

A large pot

A large pot is for a large plant. A small pot is for a small plant. A medium-sized pot is for a medium-sized plant. As you can see, there’s no need to worry about which pot size to use, as it all depends on how big (or small) your plant will grow!

Always choose a pot that’s 1 or 2 inches wider than the plant.

Always choose a pot that’s 1 or 2 inches wider than the plant.

Plants grow in gallon size pots, so you can easily judge how much space your plant will need when it gets bigger. It’s very important to note that if you choose a container that is too small for your plant, it won’t be able to grow properly. The roots will get tangled up and damaged by being confined in such close quarters, which causes unnecessary stress on the plant as well.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to properly pot your plants, it should be easy for you to take care of them. You don’t need much space or money to grow plants and it can all be done from home! If you want more information about growing houseplants in general, check out our other articles!