A well-chosen pot complements your plant and makes installation easier. To compare models, start with the intended use, then check usable dimensions, materials and the technical information for each variant. These seven points will help you choose.
1. Define the location
Living room, office, balcony, terrace or garden: decide where the container will sit and the effect you want to create. A group of pots can highlight an entrance, define a space or complement furniture. Measure the available space and allow convenient access for plant care.
2. Compare usable dimensions
To place a nursery pot inside a decorative outer pot, compare its diameter and height with the container’s usable opening and internal depth. The external diameter describes the overall size of the model; it does not tell you how much room is available for the plant.
For repotting, start with the size of the root ball and the growth of the species. Our guide to pot sizes, volumes and diameters explains these measurements.
3. Choose the material and finish
Ceramic, terracotta, metal or composite: choose a finish that suits your space. To compare specifications, use the information for the model and variant you have selected. Material, finish, weight and intended use are the most useful details.
NATURA collections let you combine shapes and sizes around a shared style, from a discreet container to a large pot that defines a space.
4. Plan how water will be managed
For conventional planting in potting compost, a container with drainage holes allows excess water to escape. Inside a decorative outer pot, a removable nursery pot makes watering and draining easier before it is returned to position. Choose a growing medium suited to your plant.
Clay pebbles do not replace drainage holes. For a water reservoir system or a prepared arrangement, follow the instructions for that particular system.
5. Check the stated use of the variant
Check the selected container’s product page for indoor or outdoor use, UV resistance, frost resistance and watertightness. These describe different properties. The variant’s technical information helps you choose a model for the intended location.
6. Plan for weight and installation
Consider the weight of the container, then the complete arrangement with its plant, growing medium and water. For a large model, measure doorways and access points and plan the route to its final position. This information helps organise delivery and installation.
7. Coordinate shapes and colours
Choose a shared colour to connect several areas, or vary heights to give an arrangement rhythm. Plant shapes and pot proportions work together to create the result. Our ready-to-install plants in pots bring these choices together in a prepared arrangement.
Find your container with NATURA
Explore our selection of pots, tubs and planters. For a project involving several containers or a large model, contact NATURA with the dimensions, plants you have in mind and a photograph of the space. We will help you choose a suitable combination.