10 Jul Pot Sizing for House Plants
By Taylor Crawford – Pot Sizing
The Sprucery Garden Center is in Franktown, CO, and we have helped gardeners create their dream landscapes for more than 16 years. Why? Because we love plants and trees as much as you do. Therefore, come visit the best tree nursery and garden center in the Parker, Franktown, Elizabeth, and Castle Rock Colorado area. You will be able to learn, grow, and admire your garden space. Let’s start by getting the right pot sizing for your house plants.
INTRODUCTION POT SIZING
There is a science to pot sizing. It is important to the health of your plant to size the pot correctly. Too large a pot can lead to root rot if a plant’s root system isn’t able to sustain the soil mass present while too small a pot can lead to an increase in the frequency of waterings and repotting in a given time period. This in turn leads to more maintenance than necessary.
SIZING YOUR POT
Repotting is important for the health and longevity of the plant. It allows the root mass of the plant to grow larger so that it can collect more nutrients for the foliage mass above. It is beneficial to replace the soil for better water retention and percolation to the root system. This helps with the balance of the water to oxygen exchange in the root system when the correct soil is used. When repotting, do not choose a pot more 3” in diameter larger than its present pot. There are a few exceptions to this rule, but this is a general rule of thumb for most potted plants.
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