Do you love plants but don’t have a lot of outdoor space to grow them? Or maybe you don’t want to worry about your plants getting killed in the winter. Either way, indoor planters are an excellent option for you! This blog post will discuss some of the best indoor planters on the market today. We will also provide tips on choosing the right one for your home. So if you’re ready to start growing plants indoors, keep reading!
Birch Wooden Planter
Cylinder planters made of birch are a lovely natural way to bring plants into your interior spaces. This wood is a solid and robust type of wood, so you won’t have to worry about breaking your planters accidentally. These planters are available in several sizes to accommodate different plants and have excellent drainage. Birch planters are protected from rot with pressure-treated timber and can be stained in any color desired. The customizability of these planters is a significant benefit.
If you decide to use wooden planters, you must be prepared to treat them for planting. Consider using chemical sealers, water-based preservatives, or linseed oil. This treatment will help your birch planter last longer. Also, consider raising your planters in pot feet or pieces of scrap wood to help with draining. Raising your planters in this way keeps moisture from being trapped beneath the pot, preventing rot and mold.
Ceramic Planter
Planters made of ceramic used to be relatively expensive, but their prices have fallen recently so that you can get their beauty and style on a budget. Ceramic drains better than clay, and the ceramic itself is relatively porous. These traits mean air and humidity can flow through your plants more efficiently. This airflow helps ceramic planters trap moisture and fertilizer, leading to healthier plants. Another added benefit is that ceramic planters tend to be very stable, so there is little risk of them being toppled over.
These features aside, ceramic planters are more than just beautiful. The thick walls of ceramic planters insulate the plants inside, protecting them from sudden temperature changes. Being in a ceramic planter means your plant won’t absorb excess heat even on a hot day. The moisture-trapping feature also comes into play here, keeping the soil and the plant well-hydrated.
Terracotta Planters
Like ceramic planters, terracotta planters are undeniably gorgeous. Unlike ceramic planters, they are also fragile. Always handle your terracotta planters with care when moving them. The fact that terracotta is made from baked clay means that water quickly passes through the pot to prevent root rot in your plant. As the terracotta is porous to water, it is also porous to air, which helps prevent soil diseases.
The permeability of terracotta to water means that overwatering the plant inside is not necessarily a death sentence. Indeed, our rule of (a green) thumb is to soak your terracotta pot overnight before planting in it. A terracotta pot will even “tell” you how moist it is based on its color, with a darker hue indicating the presence of moisture while a lighter one says that it needs water. A final side benefit of terracotta is that they are made of clay and environmentally friendly.
Glass Planters
Perhaps the loveliest of planters, glass planters can accommodate many different kinds of plants and fit in practically any room of your home. From the bedroom to the patio to the dining room, a lovely glass planter doesn’t look out of place anywhere. Glass planters can be had cheaply and allow for maximum light absorption, and you can get heat-resistant glass to protect the plants within. Plants in glass containers require more soil and water than other kinds, but the difference is insignificant, particularly for smaller planters.
One of the most significant benefits of glass planters is their translucence. You can watch your plants grow from all angles in a glass planter. This glass also helps you monitor their soul for disease and their roots for rot. Certain plants also grow particularly well in glass planters. These include cacti, succulents, ferns, and mosses.
Metal Planters
Like glass, metal planters are affordable and stylish. Metal planters have low ventilation, so you must be careful about overheating your plants. Metal planters are unmatched in their durability and can withstand rainy and hot conditions without cracking or deforming. Aluminum is a good choice for metal since it is lightweight. Metal planters are also easy to clean and will last for a long time with proper care.
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All of these types of planters and more are available at Planter Resources! From classy glass and metal to healthy ceramic, terracotta, and natural wood, there is no shortage of planters for you. Give your plants the best homes to grow in. Give them planters from Planter Resources.
