Succulents make amazing pets, truly! They come is so many amazing varieties, have a great range of size, and require very little care. Plus you can talk to them and they won't talk back! Ah yes, and they are so very simple to propagate, so if you like you can make gifts for friends, or simply amass your own huge collection quite easily. And of course, if you are looking for some really great looking outdoor accents, assuming it doesn't freeze where you live (or you have a greenhouse and pots on casters) succulents (as well as plants in the cactus family including agave and yucca) may just be your answer! While it is true, the succulents given just enough water generally don't need much care, but they can get too big for their pots or most often, too leggy, meaning some pruning (which leads to more baby plants) is generally necessary. Of course, this article is about choosing pots for your succulents, so lets get back to that!
How To Choose Pots For Succulents
- How large will the succulent get? Many succulents, given the opportunity can get quite large, and of course you can always re-pot if necessary. If you are looking for something that looks great now, go with that as in any case succulents do not grow quickly.
- What are your design considerations, namely aesthetics and practicality of where the pots will be placed? I love the look of the tall planters seen in these photos which allows a nice design statement using a fairly small plant, and you can enjoy the plant more as it is closer! If you are going for a contemporary look, white, black and grey pots are likely the best choice, but if you love something a little more earthy, there are many other choices. I love a pot that shows off the plant, rather than distracting from it, however in some cases if the pot is the statement rather than the plant, go for something that you love.
- Will you be mixing a few types in one pot? If you are thinking about combining several kinds of succulents in one pot, a pot with a larger circumference is preferable to give everyone a little space.
I love the look of this pair of tall narrow pots, a nice design statement and a great way to show off an interesting succulent.
A trio of pots in varying heights is a great way to fill a corner.
In many cases there is always a bit of room at the base for some small succulents.
An agave, though large is combined with other succulents as the pot is large!
Hope this has helped you in figuring out the kind of pots to purchase for the succulent container garden of your dreams! The one thing I'd say, is most people think small plants should go in small pots, and from the photos I've shared you can see just the opposite, and it looks amazing!
