How to Plant in Pots? A Detailed Guide to Planting Methods for Beginners

Potted plants are the general term for living plants grown in pots. Potted plants must be living plants, unlike potted flowers (which can be artificial flowers). So how do you plant in pots?

1. How to plant in pots

1. Choosing a flower pot

Water is the source of life, and the same is true for potted plants. When choosing a flower pot, make sure the bottom of the pot has enough drainage holes. The more drainage holes there are, the better the drainage and air permeability of the pot. A pot with poor drainage will cause severe water accumulation around the roots of the potted plant, leading to its premature death.

2. Choosing soil

Never choose natural soil. Buying proper flower soil is the best choice. Flower soil is a loose mixed soil containing sphagnum moss, vermiculite, and organic matter with a decomposing effect, which can provide a suitable soil environment for potted plants to grow. If you are growing succulents or cacti, this type of mixed flower soil is especially suitable.

3. Choosing plants

Different plants have different needs for growing space and environment, so choosing suitable potted plants according to the size and environment of your growing space is especially important. Imagine a porch that receives only one hour of light every morning. Could you grow a pot of roses, which need six hours of light per day, to the point of blooming there? Therefore, when choosing potted plants, it is best to consult relevant books or materials in advance or ask experienced gardening enthusiasts. According to the sunlight conditions and environment indoors, choose a potted plant that can adapt to this environment and grow vigorously.

After deciding on the plants to grow, prepare the corresponding number of flower pots. One flower per pot is the best choice. If you must grow plants mixed together, make sure their requirements for light and soil conditions are the same. Plants with different growing environments cannot be grown together, just as you cannot expect violets and cacti to grow together in the same pot.

4. Fixing the flower pot

Move the flower pot first, then fill it with soil and water it. Otherwise, if your flower pot is very large, it will be difficult to move after filling it with soil. In addition, to prevent water from spreading everywhere when watering and to ensure smooth drainage, you can place a coffee filter or a piece of broken flower pot under the hole at the bottom of the pot.

5. Watering

When watering for the first time, you should first understand the moisture level of the soil to avoid overwatering. Generally speaking, the correct watering method should be: a small amount at a time, many times, while continuously turning the soil. Water while turning the soil until the soil becomes loose and moist.