Plant Guides
Best pots and planters for houseplants
A buying guide to pots for indoor plants: terracotta versus plastic versus ceramic, why drainage holes matter, and how to size a pot for healthy roots.
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Pots
Every guide tagged Pots, gathered in one place.
Plant Guides
Best self watering pots and planters
Are self watering pots worth it? A buying guide covering how the wicking reservoir works, which plants love them, and which plants they will quietly rot.
Plant Care
Self-Watering Pots: Do They Actually Work?
How self-watering pots work, which plants thrive in them and which rot, and the honest truth about whether they make houseplant care easier.
Plant Care
Choosing the Right Pot: Size, Material, and Drainage
How to choose the right pot for a houseplant, covering pot size, terracotta versus plastic versus ceramic, and why the drainage hole matters most.
Plant Care
How to Repot a Houseplant Without Killing It
Repotting stresses a plant, but done right it sets up years of healthy growth. Go up one pot size only and repot in spring for the safest result.