One of the foremost important benefits of gardening is seeing the fruits of your labor and it’s important to urge the most from your garden by creating something you’ll pride oneself in. One among the simplest ways to take care of a garden you’ll enjoy is to make sure that you simply look after it properly – and this begins with preparation and planting.

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How can we measure our plants?

Plant sizes are shown because the grow pot diameter x the entire height of the plant. this suggests the diameter of the grow pot at the highest of rim x the entire height of the plant including the grow pot. It therefore includes the plant roots etc also because the height or length of the plant.

 

Please note: plant heights are approximate and are provided for indicative purposes only. Plants suitable for hanging could also be depicted during a hanging grow pot, the particular grow pot wont to ship the plant won’t include these attachments.

 

For plants in soil the key size in determining the maturity and fullness of a plant is that the diameter of the grow pot. The larger the diameter, the more mature the plant.

 

How can we size hydroculture plants?

Hydroculture plants are measured an equivalent way as soil plants; however, the grow pots are sized by diameter plus their standardized heights, which allows a meter to be fitted. For example: an 18/19 grow pot has an 18cm diameter at the rim and is 19cm tall.

 

Hydroculture plant roots are specially adapted to grow in hydrogranules, which creates a smaller, more fleshy and hardier rootage. This leads to mature plants being available in smaller grow pots than their soil-based equivalents.

 

How do I select the right sized decorative pot to suit my houseplant?

Check the grow pot diameter:

 

Determine the plant’s grow pot diameter. Compare this to the dimensions of the opening of your chosen decorative pot and ensure it‘s large enough to insert the plant’s grow pot through the opening (see diagram below).

 

We show the dimensions of the ornamental pot openings for every pot as you click the various size options or hover over the dimension’s buttons.

 

Tip: Pick an ornamental pot that has a gap about 1cm larger than the dimensions of the plant’s grow pot. For smaller plants (up to 14cm grow pots) you ought to go slightly smaller and for larger plants (above 24cm) you’ll add 2-3cm without the pot looking overlarge for the plant.

 

Note: If the form of the planter tapers strongly at the bottom, it’d not be wide enough for your plant to take a seat squarely at rock bottom. during this case you’ll add a liner on alittle layer of pebbles to extend the dimensions of the bottom. this may however raise the peak of the plant slightly within the planter.

 

For hydroculture plants use the dimensions tip to pick an ornamental pot which will accommodate the waterproof liner recommended for the plant within the hydro kit.

 

Check the grow pot height

Check the grow pot height

Soil plants – the peak of the grow pot can vary slightly, but is typically slightly smaller or an equivalent as its diameter. Check your planter are going to be tall enough to cover the grow pot if you’re not re-potting directly into the planter.

 

Hydroculture plants – These require a hydro kit for assembly, this includes a water-proof pot liner with a base wide enough to accommodate the hydroculture grow pot. the dimensions tip provided for every hydroculture plant provides a recommended size for the external diameter of the ornamental pots which will accommodate the required waterproof liner.

 

The grow pot height is standardized (normally 12cm or 19cm) and shown on the dimensions option for every hydroculture plant. make sure the external height of your decorative pot is a minimum of 2-3cm above the grow pot height of the hydroculture plant.

 

Important: The opening measurement of the ornamental pot is that the size of the access hole for inserting the plant’s grow pot also as a sign of the minimum liner size needed. it’s not an equivalent because the external diameter of the pot which is that the overall outer size of the pot. Please note all measurements are approximate and may vary slightly thanks to the handmade nature of our pots.

 

For round shaped decorative pots we offer the external diameter of the widest point so you get a way of how large the pot is on the surface, also because the width of the opening. We also provide the general height so you understand how tall the pot is.

 

Nine Tips for Planting

 

  1. Choose a pot with drainage: Traditional indoor plant pots have drainage holes and substitute saucers to permit excess water to empty freely. For contemporary decorative plant pots without drainage holes the grow pot might be stood inside the pot on a saucer, or during a pot liner for extra protection. Alternatively, for knowledgeable design look, the plant is often repotted directly into a pot liner with a layer of hydrogranules to supply both a drainage layer and a reservoir for the plant. The roots above the granules will pull the water gently out of the granules (capillary action) to stay them moist but not wet.
  2. You should note the depth of soil: When repotting allows a touch room for the roots to spread. The soil shouldn’t be so shallow that without drainage the roots will sit in water, nor so deep that the water drains below the roots leaving the plant to dry out.
  3. Always water plants for the garden well before planting. a protracted soak during a bucket of water is that the best thanks to prepare hardy plants before planting.
  4. Create a saucer like depression, formed by a hoop of soil approximately 30cm from the plant. this may reduce “run off” when watering.
  5. Water plants in thoroughly after planting and don’t allow them to dry call at dry weather. New plants also will enjoy daily overhead spraying within the spring.
  6. Mulching new plants helps considerably to retain moisture, keep the soil cool and reduce competition from weeds.
  7. Climbing plants should be planted over 30cm from the bottom of a wall or fence to avoid unnecessary drying out.
  8. Some sorts of trees and shrubs e.g., Crataegus, Hibiscus, Laburnum and Wisteria sometimes fail to interrupt into leaf until mid-summer. to work out whether a plant is alive, scrape the bark with the thumbnail or blade. The layer just underneath the surface are going to be moist and green if the plant is alive. Make the test low down.
  9. Many plants will benefit if the soil is enriched with well-rotted manure, compost or an identical soil conditioner before planting. employing a fertilizer like bone meal will encourage new roots to determine quickly.