PLANT CONTAINERS

• The container is a plant’s “home”• Container must be suitable for the plant• Adds to the attractiveness of the plant

• Different container materials have advantages and disadvantages

TYPES OF POTTING CONTAINERS

• Standard pots are round and as wide as they are tall• 4” up to 10” in half inch increments• 12”, 14”, 16” also available• Also rectangular and square• Some are made special for certain

plants• Azalea pots• Geranium pots

HANGING BASKETS•Works best with vining

plants:•Wandering Jew• Philodendron• Begonias• Ferns• Note: Use one less plant

than the diameter of the pot• Example: 7 plants per 8” pot

SPECIALIZED CONTAINERS

• Terrarium: Transparent enclosure used for keeping small plants• Dish Garden: Several

plants with the same light requirement in a shallow bowl• Bonsai: Originates from

Japan, horticultural art of dwarfing trees

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS

• Plant growth and absorption of nutrients depend on a houseplant receiving the right type of light•Direct Sun• Bright filtered light• Bright light•Medium light• Low light

REPOTTING

• As plants grow larger, they have to be repotted to remain healthy• Root bound: The overgrowth of roots within the plant container

• Should be transplanted when the top is too heavy or large for the current container

COMMON PLANT DISORDERS

• Yellowing leaves−Typically root rot• Insects−Spider mites are common•Wilting−Under watering or over watering• Leaf Spot−Fungus• Powdery Mildew−Dusty white or great coating