Plants in Pots
Plants
when grown and kept in apt ambience, create a scene of fullness and prosperity.
If placed in proper receptacles they look splendid. Changing the monotony and
dullness in the place is the essential aspect, and when looked after carefully
they become the constant and silent companions of the dwellers at home.
Either
at indoors or outdoors, plants always remain a source of charm, beauty,
freshness and vitality. The entire environment looks more inviting and the
dreary and boring scenario gets changed into a lovely and lively ambience.
At
the same time plants also need to be given a facelift by putting them in the
right kind of pots and displaying them in such a way which enhances their
beauty. They thus transform plain and empty open spaces into a green paradise
and add character to the surroundings.
While
selecting the pots attention should be concentrated regarding the present and
final size of the plants' growth and also the place where the plants are going
to be displayed. One could well imagine putting a plain, simple plastic or clay
pot amidst richly decorated interiors.
There
is no deficiency in the varieties and designs of pots to choose from – clay,
terracotta, ceramic, plastic or brass are a few among them. The best and healthiest
medium to grow plants is in the clay pots. The reason is that the soil in them
gets the right amount of fresh air and water as the superfluous water and air
are removed through the pores. Normally most of the clay pots have a hole at
the base through which the excess water gets drained out automatically. As far
as maintenance is concerned they hardly need any, but the one weak point is
that they are breakable. If they are to be placed outside, it would be better
to paint them in bright colours with a few geometric designs. If they are to be
kept indoors, a few mirrors or other suitable decorative items could be stuck
on the painted pots. The terracotta pots are available in a wide variety of
shapes and sizes and they certainly add an enchanting earthly feel to the
nearby surroundings.
There
are no problems in using plastic pots. They are trouble free, unbreakable and
are also lighter in weight than the clay pots.
If
brass pots are taken for consideration,
they are excellent and spell class. But their prices are very high. Their
beautiful gold colour stands out in almost any kind of décor with a distinct
air of aristocracy. They need some
maintenance and should be cleaned and polished regularly.
The
better idea would be placing the clay or plastic pot inside a brass pot. When
the plant needs watering or sunshine, the brass pot need not be shifted and it
is the one inside that is taken out.
The
ceramic pots of whatever shape they might be, round, oval or long and slender,
are capable of working wonders in enhancing the surroundings with their
impressive colours. But because of the material from which they are made makes
them very fragile and extra care and caution has to be exercised while handling
them.
While
selecting the plants, the dimensions of the display area are to be kept in
mind. Glossy leaved plants and plants of
elegant shapes could be selected. Plants could be used to highlight dull
corners or stairways. Pot stands are best options to display plants, especially
when there is shortage of space. There
are single or multiple potholders of various shapes, like spiral or ladder
designed. Cane baskets can also be
used, for they would enhance aesthetic attraction.
Small
clay pots having plants with small colourful flowers in them could be hung from
balconies or placed on stairways or windowsills.
The
space under a stair case can be decorated by placing a huge pot or a cluster of
small pots on a bed of pebbles and shells. To celebrate special occasions a
large and beautiful brass pot may be placed at a significant position. The
whole stretch can be sprinkled with some water and some colourful flower petals
strewn over so as to cover the whole surface. Finally when a lighted diya is
placed in the centre a visual splendour would have been created.
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