Types and features of choosing pots

Home flowers are one of the best interior decorations, because they are both natural and healthy for the atmosphere, and, indeed, pleasing to the eye. Another thing is that the flower is usually more beautiful than the accompanying entourage in the form of an old pot or soggy earth. A product sold in almost any flower shop - pots - is designed to solve this problem.

A flowerpot is often confused with a pot, but the purpose of these two gardening devices is completely different. Actually, "pots" from French (namely, from France they came to us) is translated as "hidden pot", which most accurately conveys its main function.

The fact is that typical flower pots do not always look decent - they are often used for decades, they are often covered with dust, streaks of dirt or even cracks.

With a good design taste, all these features could also be used to decorate the room, but it is one thing to pick up supposedly old pots for decoration, and quite another to inscribe in it that unassuming old junk that has become partially unusable under the influence of time.

A cache-pot is never equipped with holes at the bottom for moisture to escape, so you can not be afraid that the furniture or floors under the plant will be flooded with water. It is the last factor that very often becomes the reason for the purchase of such devices, since it allows, without a doubt, to put green decorations on an expensive bedside table, however, you will still need to handle the plants carefully, because sometimes you will have to drain the water from the pots.

From the foregoing, we can conclude that a pots, unlike a pot, have only one function - an aesthetic one, and do not perform any other tasks. With this in mind, manufacturers produce similar products of various shapes, colors and designs.

In many cases, the pots are able to emphasize the specifics of the plant that surrounds (there are models for succulents, bonsai or cacti that convey the specifics of the area in which they grow in nature). In other cases, the choice is made rather according to the principle of correspondence not so much to the plant as to the room in which the pot is located.

There are two main factors that affect the determination of the shape and size of the pots. The first of these, of course, is the shape and size of the plant itself, more precisely, the pot in which it grows.

Since the main task of the device is to completely hide the original vessel from prying eyes, such a purchase is selected with an eye to the dimensions of the pot, although perfect coincidence of shapes and sizes is not required - the main thing is that the planter is larger and allows the pot to fit.

Another important factor is a purely design moment, the value of which lies solely in the ability to decorate the interior.

A person who, in principle, thought about buying a pots, probably pays a lot of attention to the specifics of the design of the room, therefore, he can not limit himself to the banal hiding of nondescript pots, and then the outer wrapper can be subordinated to the tasks of creating comfort. At the same time, the main rule that the pots should be able to place a pot in itself remains relevant, but the forms can be unexpected and very bizarre, while the dimensions of the outer shell sometimes significantly exceed what is actually needed.

Based on the foregoing, it is easy to assume that most pots have a completely typical shape for pots - round in terms of the bottom, while there are high and low models.

A decent alternative can be the choice of a square product, although it may seem more bulky compared to a round one for a pot of the same diameter.

Moreover, the design does not even have to be one-level - for example, three-tiered models are quite popular in public institutions. This solution can be used in different ways - you can place individual plants at each separate level (even not necessarily the same), or you can exploit the features of such a design for the sake of planting small climbing plants.

One of the main advantages of pots is that they can be made from many different materials, which once again allows the design imagination to roam. Most often, plastic and metal are used as raw materials, as well as various natural materials (for example, flowerpots woven from a vine), but these materials are suitable mainly for indoor use.

Interestingly, one of the leaders among the materials for the production of pots is the same material as often used for the production of pots - ceramics... This material is highly regarded as harmless because it is natural, non-toxic and hypoallergenic. Its other significant advantage is the ability to apply any full-color drawings, and when custom-made, even giving a specific shape is not excluded.

Ceramic products are produced in any large city, and they are sold everywhere, and although they are not the cheapest, they are still available to everyone.

And here plastic pots are popular in many respects precisely because of their extremely low cost... At the same time, almost all the main advantages described above remain - plastic models are bright, and are sold at every step, and even weigh very little, and are extremely simple to clean from contamination.

Perhaps, it is this material that could successfully replace all the others, but in sophisticated interiors it looks somewhat inappropriate and cheap. In addition, plastic is a synthetic material, and with a low quality of production, one should not be surprised at toxic fumes or other adverse phenomena.

If the flower requires constant care or the amount of water used for irrigation can reach impressive dosages, it makes sense to choose clear glass planter.

Such a solution will help to effectively monitor the water level in the vessel, and at the same time it will hide the shortcomings of the inner pot, however, you should not save on such an acquisition - ordinary glass will be too fragile, and not only will it not last long, its fragments may also become cause of injury.

As for pots made of natural materials, then they are not even always worth buying - if you have skilled hands and certain skills in working with raw materials, you can try to build such a structure yourself.

For these purposes primarily used wood and various types of vines or flexible branches... Such material will perfectly harmonize with the living corner of the room, with its own hand-made it can be completely free, and it is very simple to care for - if necessary, it can be replaced with a new one at any time. The only thing to consider is the material's ability to withstand regular contact with water.

It is not possible to make any intelligible rating of the pots. The choice of this unusual decoration largely depends on the characteristics of the place where it will be used, because it must correspond to the climatic conditions of its permanent location, the parameters of the pot and plant, not to mention compliance with the tastes of the owner and accents in the environment.

However, having studied the statistics of orders over the past few years, one can draw obvious conclusions about which models are most popular today. We will not argue that the pots described below will definitely fit in your case - perhaps tomorrow they will go out of fashion. But on the example of these copies, you can show the variety of modern models, and, as an option, give a potential buyer an idea of ​​what exactly he is looking for.

Consumers of such products do not always distinguish between the concept of a model, series or manufacturer as a whole, therefore we will consider all the main names that are popular on specialized forums and tell you what they are.

• "Dune"... This solution is very popular among lovers of large indoor plants. A small tree can be freely placed in such a flowerpot, and the creators understand that it, even growing in a pot, can be located on the street, therefore, they made the product from durable frost-resistant polyethylene.

• Lamela - one of the most famous manufacturers of pots from Ukraine, whose products are found far beyond the borders of this country. The brand is far from specializing in pots alone, to a greater extent it positions itself as a manufacturer of various home containers, including those with the same pots for indoor plants. There are not many flowerpots in the model range, but it was this company that made a huge contribution to the popularization of three-tier models in the post-Soviet space.

• Capi nature, in contrast to the above brand, it pays great attention to the diversity of its model range of pots. This Dutch company, as the name implies, generally loves nature very much - so much so that a huge part of its products are made from natural materials, it is here that you can buy a variety of wicker pots. The depth of the assortment simply scatters eyes, everyone will choose something to their liking, but it will cost a lot due to European production and complex logistics.

• Prosperplast, accordingly, on the contrary, relies on plastic, which is also reflected in the name of the company. The choice here is also very impressive, although it is still far from the previous company. The variety of shapes and sizes in this case is not so great, and the fact of the possibility of choosing a color (from several proposed ones) for each model you like is more pleasing. Contrary to expectations, these plastic pots will not break records for cheapness.

• Green apple - a very unusual Chinese concept of pots, the meaning of which is that many models are equipped with an automatic watering function.The plastic product is equipped with a special sensor for the amount of water and a reservoir for its storage, which is very useful for those who forget to water the flowers on time or leave for a long time.

• InGreen Fiji - this is a somewhat unusual production solution, when the planter is immediately sold with a pot, but when buying, you can be one hundred percent sure that one exactly fits the other. The release of two gardener's accessories in the form of a kit is logically justified - the design also has the function of automatic irrigation, therefore the exact match of all the details makes sense. The assortment of the line is presented in different volumes of dishes and allows you to choose from several shades.

• "Lux" - an unusual, rather creative model for those who sincerely believe that a green corner should be not just neat, but a real work of art. The model offered on the World Wide Web looks like a small area surrounded by a fence and complemented by a handle extended far up. The whole structure looks as if it consists of wooden planks, and this is not a visual deception - the pots are really made of natural pine and linden.

• Scheurich - this is a German brand for those gardeners who are ready to spare no money, if only their home plants and the surrounding area cause genuine delight. The company's motto is “Do not copy”, which indicates a stable and creative approach to the design and manufacture of tableware for domestic plants. In the assortment you can find both typical plastic and ceramic models, and much more unusual ones - for example, mirror ones.

An ordinary flower pot is so similar to a simple flower pot that they are even often confused, however, due to the fact that its purpose is beauty and design, a completely different approach to the design of such dishes is also possible.

Consider a few of the most popular design solutions that still go far beyond the usual.

The first unusual solution, which we have already mentioned in passing, is transparent planter... You will definitely never meet a pot in this design, because few people like to look at the thickness of the earth, but the meaning of such a design is not only in tracking the water level in the dishes.

The peculiarity lies in the fact that the void between the pot and the pots can be filled with anything, and even constantly changing the filler, due to which the same piece of furniture, according to mood or season, can acquire completely different designs, surprising visitors and delighting the owner.

Another original feature - pots on legs... If you want the indoor flower to be located higher, but you cannot hang it on the wall or put it on the bedside table, you can simply choose a planter that will itself be like a bedside table.

For most models, the legs are purely symbolic and do not differ in great height, but you can also find pots of considerable height.

Finally, one of the most impressive designs is glowing potsLEDs are built into the structure. A backlit model can be organized in fundamentally different ways - it can imitate a garland, creating a New Year's mood, illuminate the image on its outer wall with small constantly burning bulbs, and even fully play the role of a night light.

It is worth handling such equipment very carefully, since water and electricity in one case is always a potential risk, but for a decent price you can buy a high-quality sample with reliable waterproofing, which will make the interior of the room truly magical.

The choice of pots is carried out only according to four criteria: dimensions, material, own aesthetic preferences and features of the surrounding design. We'll talk about the last criterion separately in the next section, but you won't give any sensible advice at all with the penultimate criterion, but the first two characteristics deserve a more detailed study.

The size in the case of the choice of pots definitely matters, because the pot must fit inside. This means that unless you buy both at the same time, it is imperative to make accurate measurements of the pot before leaving the house: the height, diameter for round models and the length of the sides for rectangular ones.

Do not forget that after watering, the water has nowhere to go from the pots, except to dry out in high temperature conditions, because the more free space left between the two vessels, the less often you will need to pour excess water from the outside.

As for the material, then you need to focus on the conditions in which the very pot is located. You are unlikely to come across a cache-pot made of raw materials that is not at all suitable for the manufacture of such items, but it is one thing to store a container indoors, and quite another to put it outside, in the rain and wind, or even snow.

Most of the wide range of materials available are designed specifically for use inside insulated rooms., where the temperature never drops below the conditional "room", and precipitation, except for irrigation, does not happen at all.

As for outdoor use, here you should choose not just a frost-resistant and durable version of the pots, but also, in any case, focus on models with thicker walls - this will not hurt in a situation when four-legged or even bipedal intruders try to break the vessel.

Finally, note that some materials are simply not very suitable for home use. So, too cheap plastic, unfortunately, can be toxic, so check it when buying. To do this, it is enough just to smell the product, because toxic fumes usually have an extremely unpleasant "chemical" odor.

A cache-pot in the interior should either harmoniously fit into the design of the room, without contradicting the rest of the environment, or else be a stylistic accent. To fit into the setting, you should choose not the most catchy models - the beautiful can be simple, because some intricate embossed pattern is no longer necessary. To maintain the color scheme, the shade of the pots must necessarily overlap with some other furnishings.that does not come into direct contact with - this is especially appropriate if there is only one such vessel in the room.

On the contrary, emphasis implies a large number of characteristics that visually distinguish an object in the middle of a setting. By itself, an accent pots are quite rare., for this it must be quite large or complemented by other pots or any furnishings in the same shade.Here, embossed decoration will become very appropriate, and the color emphasizes the accent very well - for example, white pots will be a bright decoration for a room of almost any other color, and red ones for black, woody, white or blue rooms. D

In addition, the emphasis on the pots will be emphasized by a certain design feature - an unusual shape, a built-in lamp, applied full-color drawing.

For information on how to make a planter with your own hands, see the next video.