Classics of the genre
The chaos of flower pots is a sad sight, regardless of whether they stand on the windowsill or on the chest of drawers. In order for green spaces to look decorative and not burden the interior, a well-thought-out concept is needed. First, select the plants that you like best, and then build a display with interesting flower pots. However, you can plant flowers beautifully in ordinary plastic pots - the main thing is that their color matches other interior elements.
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Choosing a flower pot
When looking for a container for planting a flower, do not forget the main thing that you are choosing a home for it. And how comfortable the plant will feel depends on your decision. At first glance, there is nothing complicated, but looking at the variety of flower pots offered by stores, it is easy to make a mistake when choosing.
The size of the container - diameter and height, these are the main parameters that you should pay attention to. There are no difficulties with this issue - the larger the plant, the more spacious the bowl is needed.
When replanting a mature plant, you need to remember that the dimensions of the new bowl should be 2-3 centimeters larger than the old one. The new pot must contain the entire root of the flower, drainage and substrate.
Do not save money and do not buy a very large flower pot for a small sprout, so to speak, for growth, because many house plants do not feel comfortable in free space. And some specimens bloom exclusively in cramped containers.
The shape of a pot for home flowers directly depends on the root system. Narrow and tall - for flowers with long roots, for example, various palm trees or cacti. Wide - for fibrous root systems and branched roots, such as geraniums or chrysanthemums.
If it is not possible to purchase an individual container, then the standard option (a combination of diameter and height) is quite acceptable.
Materials. As you can see in the photo of flower pots, florist shops offer a huge variety of materials from which the pots are made:
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When creating an unusual composition of indoor plants on the windowsill, you should not take assorted flower pots. It’s better to let them be the same in color and material, but different shapes. By the way, you need to adhere to such a plan when landscaping the entire interior, and not just the window sill.
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High-tech plant pots
The dream of forgetful and constantly busy gardeners is flower bowls with automatic watering. Using such a system, you don’t have to worry about your green pet when you go on vacation, and the possibility of either overwatering or underwatering is simply eliminated.
The principle of operation is as follows: two reservoirs are inserted into one another, a flower is planted in the smaller one. The space between the walls of the tanks is filled with water, which flows through the bottom to the root system. Such watering can only be applied to adult plants, since their root system is developed and fills a significant part of the pot.
The roots of a young flower are located near the surface and will not be able to receive enough moisture; it is better to water them the old fashioned way.
An unusual flower pot made by yourself will be an unusual addition to your interior design. But if it can be difficult to make a pot yourself, then decorating an unremarkable pot will bring great pleasure. Decorate finished bowls using various techniques:
- Decoupage. Flowerpots decorated using the decoupage technique with old newspapers or photographs, vintage flowers will fit perfectly into an interior designed in a retro style;
- Mosaic technique. Shells, sea pebbles, and multi-colored pieces of glass are used as mosaics;
- Flower pots decorated with macrame, knitted patterns or warm cashmere will add a cozy touch to the decor of the room;
The decor theme and material can be anything, as long as the finished product fits harmoniously into the interior.
With the help of flower pots you can add uniqueness to the interior of any style, but do not neglect their functional purpose. After all, any container for planting a flower is the home of the plant, in which it should be comfortable to exist and develop.
Magic of light
For the latest romantics and lovers of a warm lamp atmosphere, luminescent flower pots will be a godsend. Such luminous flowerpots will serve you not only for their intended purpose - they will create a magical atmosphere in the room at night, no worse than a night light.
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Choosing flowerpots
As everyone already knows, plants are not planted in flowerpots; for this reason, there are only two rules for choosing flowerpots:
Size. This parameter directly depends on the dimensions of the container in which the flower grows. Accordingly, the flowerpot should be larger and accommodate a bowl with a plant.
Material. Here you can let your imagination fly: the variety of shades, textures and shapes is simply amazing, or maybe you decide to make it yourself.
A flowerpot can be not only a decorative element, but also a rather practical thing. If the air temperature in the room is high, excess irrigation water evaporates, thereby increasing air humidity. A flowerpot can serve as a stable base for large plants.
Family photo
What if you decorate old flower pots with family photos? For example, decorate each pot with photographs of all family members - you will get the original composition “Mom, Dad, Me - a flower family.” Choose a “green hairstyle” for everyone - and you’ll get a real floral masterpiece. In addition, with this approach, you can teach your household to care for flowers - after all, if you don’t water your hair, it will begin to fade.
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The main stages of decorating flower pots using the decoupage technique
We offer simple instructions on how to decorate a flower pot. It is necessary to perform the following stages of work sequentially:
- Prepare the surface of the workpiece (remove the label, degrease);
- Apply a layer of primer (acrylic or water-based paints);
- Prepare images, motifs (select and cut out patterns from a paper napkin);
- Separate the top layer and glue it to the front side of the workpiece;
- Use other methods of decoration with rhinestones, beads, shells;
- Dry and coat with a layer of protective varnish.
Metallic shine
Metal hanging pots will automatically make even the most neutral and laconic interior stylish. If your home lacks copper or silver shine, take note of this option. Moreover, metal is back in trend today.
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Matching shape and size
When choosing a flower pot, also pay attention to the correspondence of its shape and size to the shape and size of the flower . Flowers growing as “grass” (calendula, carnations, marigolds, etc.) look good in oblong low ones, as in the photo. Flowers growing in a “bush” (petunias, kalanchoe, roses, begonias, etc.) – in traditionally shaped pots. Flowers growing like an arrow (orchids, callas) - in flower pots of stable, squat shapes, cubic ones are especially good. Compare two pictures:
A traditionally shaped flower pot is not very suitable for an arrow-shaped orchid - the picture loses stability, it seems that the orchid is about to fall. In the photo on the right, an arrow-shaped flower grows in a squat flower pot, and the picture looks very harmonious and elegant.
They are the same size as the visible part of the flower - not very nice when the pot is much smaller or much larger than the flower. You can see a common mistake in the photo on the right - here small Kalanchoes are planted in large flower pots that are much larger than them in size. Everything seems to be fine - the color rhymes with the flowers and sofa cushions, and the same plants stand in a row in the same pots, but due to the fact that they are too large, some absurdity appears in the final picture.
Vertical gardening
It is not necessary to allocate a window sill for indoor plants. They can be placed vertically. Flowers in wall pots will be a worthy replacement for an expensive painting. This option is ideal for a house design project in eco-style.
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Making decor
It is important to provide a beautiful design, ornament, motif or photographic image on brand new handmade tableware. Small children will paint any pot in an original way; it will be great fun for them.
It is better to paint clay with acrylic. You can use nail polishes. Several flowers are poured into a bucket, pots are immersed in the composition - they are painted in rainbow colors and dry quickly.
Marine motifs can be easily achieved by using sand, pebbles and shells. It is worth adding fragments of cups to the composition, which will create a pleasant creamy-sandy color scheme. The parts are fixed with glue, the voids are filled with sand based on PVA, water and cement powder.
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Adding turquoise beads or seed beads will further enhance the association with the sea. Finally, it is worth covering the surface with hairspray or hair spray so that the sand does not fall off. This will add shine to the product.
Decoupage is especially good for plastic vessels, and it’s also easy to practice on them. It is worth purchasing napkins with pictures, white acrylic composition, special glue and varnish, as well as a flat brush with artificial bristles. The pot is primed, the top layer of napkin is removed, they are glued on and several layers of varnish are applied.
Charming miniatures
These cute little pots are sure to make you smile. A great idea for landscaping in a nursery's interior. Whether it's mini humans, a family of kittens, or a robot superhero, your little ones will love them!
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Aquafarm
And this is not just a flower pot, this is a real ecosystem. Plants live beautifully in one part of it, and fish swim in the other. What you need for eco-style interiors. However, such potted decor will take root in any other modern interior.
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Other materials
Occasionally you can find flowerpots and pots made from the following materials:
Glass. Glass pots are very fragile and dangerous. If you accidentally break a glass container, it will crumble into many sharp pieces.
Despite the attractive appearance of glass pots, they are not suitable for growing all types of flowers.
Stone. Finding a white flower pot made of natural marble is a real rarity. Large decorative trees look ideal in such an elegant, rich flowerpot.
The high cost of the material does not allow the use of stone pots in everyday life.
Metal. Metal flower pots look very brutal and modern, especially if they are complemented with forged elements.
Metal is far from an ideal material for growing plants, as it quickly heats up and cools down, creating an unfavorable microclimate inside the pot.
Wood is a natural, eco-friendly material from which you can make a flower pot with your own hands if you have carpentry skills.
It is worth noting that even a wooden pot treated with special compounds will not last long. It is optimal to use wood only as decoration for the container and limit its contact with wet soil.
Tableware design
For houseplants with a shallow root system, even ordinary mugs, sugar bowls, and milk jugs can become an excellent home. For larger flowers, it is better to use other kitchen utensils, such as a teapot or jug. A great idea for a Provence style kitchen or loggia decor.
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Wicker baskets
Simple decorations are easy to make yourself from various materials, for example, wicker baskets for pots can be used as independent decoration or hanging in the form of flowerpots.
With a simple weaving technique, materials such as newspaper tubes, willow twigs, artificial or natural rattan are used; it is better to coat the finished basket with varnish or waterproof paint of any color.
Old things
Every woman probably has a pair of favorite shoes that she can no longer wear and would be a pity to throw away. Have your Louboutins become unusable? Involve them in landscaping your home. These shoes will give your indoor plants a stunning look!
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