Not sure which pot size your plant needs? Learn how to match nursery pots with decorative planters and choose the perfect fit.
A beautiful plant deserves the right pot, but choosing the correct size is about more than appearance.
A pot that is too small may not fit the nursery pot, while an oversized planter can make a small plant look lost.
Check the nursery pot diameter
When buying a decorative planter, start by checking the diameter of the grower pot.
For example, if your plant arrives in a nursery pot with a diameter of 17 cm, choose a decorative pot with an opening slightly larger than 17 cm.
Leave a little extra room
An opening that is approximately 1–3 cm wider than the nursery pot usually provides enough space to insert and remove the plant comfortably.
Consider the proportions
Larger statement plants such as Strelitzia Nicolai and Monstera Deliciosa usually look more balanced in larger floor pots.
Compact plants such as Pilea, Peperomia and Haworthia work beautifully in smaller pots on tables and shelves.
Keep the nursery pot
You do not always need to repot your plant immediately.
Keeping the plant in its nursery pot allows excess water to drain freely. Simply remove the plant when watering, allow it to drain and return it to the decorative pot.