Plant Pots

Plant Pots

Has anyone used 'paint' to cover plastic garden plant pots?


I want to brighten up my brown & green pots this year. Can any of you recommend a paint that will cover well and last the year please? thanks
Thank you all so much for your answers - can't wait to get it done! Just one thing, the Krylon mentioned, can I get it in the UK? Have got Plasti-Cote on net in UK but not Kryon so far.

Thank you all again!

B&Q do cans of spray paint called Plasti-kote, they come in all different colours and are really easy to use. I'm sure other D.i.y. suppliers will also sell it.

The Equipment You Need To Grow Indoor Plants

The beginner who walks into his garden supply store is going to be overwhelmed at the number and variety of home garden equipment he is going to find on sale. There are literally hundreds of different kinds of pots and trays, dibbles and trowels, hand rakes and sprayers on the market. Almost all of them are useful but only a very few of them are essential.

If you are not scared off by the number of different things available, the tendency is usually to buy more than you need, or at least more than you are sure you need. Too many beginners have let themselves get carried away, only to find later on, to their dismay, that the only uses they could find for the expensive decorative pot they bought was as the base of a home-made lamp or broken up into small pieces for crock material. Don't let it happen to you.

Tools

There is no reason that you can't get along adequately without buying one of the tools listed below. You can use a kitchen fork for a cultivator, and you can use the teapot to water your plants. But these tools have been designed to fulfill the specific functions for which they are made, and as a result they are a good deal more efficient than home-made substitutes. We also believe that in the long run you will be happier with professionally-made tools because they wear better, last longer and make your work easier.

Watering can

Watering cans come in every shape and size imaginable, but without doubt the best kind available on the market today is the type with the long thin spout. It is particularly useful in watering around the base of plants whose foliage should not be wetted, such as the African Violet or Saintpaulia.

Knife

A sharp knife is an essential tool for many of the chores required in the home garden. A pocket knife will do the trick very well.

Pots

House plant pots come in every size and shape imaginable. Basically they can be broken down into two groups: the unglazed red clay pots which are the cheapest and most plentiful of any single type of container made, and glazed decorative plant holders. These pots are made in standard shapes and sizes ranging from 2 inches in diameter to 8 inches and above.

The advantages of the common red clay flowerpot over all other kinds are several: 1) they are inexpensive; 2) they are plentiful and easy to find in any size; 3) their sides are slightly porous enough so to benefit the soil by allowing it to rid itself of excess moisture through the sides, and to breathe.

All red clay pots have a drainage hole at the bottom to let out excess water or to act as an inlet for moisture with those plants which are bottom-watered. The disadvantage with these containers is that many people find them so plain as to be ugly.

Because they are so readily available, and because at first you will probably buy all your plants in adequate pots, there is no need to stock up on extra pots until it comes time for you to do some repotting or until you are ready to try your hand at propagation. At that time you should be able to choose the pots you need without wasteful overbuying. There are no standards for the size and shape of decorative glazed pots.

You can buy them in the same size and shape as clay pots, but they also are made in oblong or upright shapes or made to look like animals, tree trunks or what have you. They are usually more expensive, and often don't have a drainage hole in the bottom, but otherwise are just as good for growing plants as the old-fashioned red clay type.

Copper, and other varieties of metal pots, are also on the market, but these are almost entirely decorative, and are used to house (and disguise) the pot in which the plant is actually grown.

Now you have the basic tools, it is time to begin gardening!

Instapark™ Flower Power Colour changing LED Plant Pot
Instapark™ Flower Power Colour changing LED Plant Pot
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  • ? Automatic rotary 3 L.E.D color: Blue. Red. Green
  • ? 3xAAA batteries (no include)
  • ? Protected design
  • ? Diameter: 6.5inch. high: 7.5inch
  • ? Weigh: 1lbs 2oz.
Instapark™ Flower Power Colour changing LED Plant Pot(White)
Instapark™ Flower Power Colour changing LED Plant Pot(White)
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  • Automatic rotary 3 L.E.D color: Blue. Red. Green
  • 3xAAA batteries (no include)
  • Protected design
  • Diameter: 6.5inch. high: 7.5inch
  • Weigh: 1lbs 2oz.
Arabica Coffee Bean Plant -4
Arabica Coffee Bean Plant -4" pot- Grow & Brew Your Own
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The original home of the coffee plant is Africa. The first coffee plant of economic importance was Coffea Arabica. It grows to the height of 2-3 feet but the cultivated plants are cut to the height of 1-2 feet to get more width. The leaves of the coffee are lustrous dark green with lighter underside. The flowers emerge from the branches together with the leaves. The white coffee flower has five petals and a scent resembling that of jasmine. The coffee berries are cherry-sized and green at first, turning dark red later on. The ripening takes eight months. The coffee plant can simultaneously have flowers and berries in all stages of development. The coffee tree requires temperature of 65-80 degrees F. Thus, the coffee tree is a tropical plant. The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot and is about 8" tall. There are multiple plants in the pot.

Features

  • The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot and is about 8" tall. There are multiple plants in the pot
  • The original home of the coffee plant is Africa
  • The white coffee flower has five petals and a scent resembling that of jasmine
  • The coffee tree requires temperature of 65-80 degrees F
  • The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot
Aqua Globes AG011706 Glass Plant Watering Bulbs, 2-Pack
Aqua Globes AG011706 Glass Plant Watering Bulbs, 2-Pack
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Easy to use. Just fill and insert into soil. Waters plants as they need it, so you never have to worry about overwatering. Made of genuine hand blown glass. Contains 2 per pack.

Features

  • Waters plants perfectly for up to 2 weeks
  • For use with houseplants, hanging plants and patio plants
  • Easy to use, just fill and insert into soil
  • Never worry about leaving plants unattended
  • Genuine Hand Blown Stained glass
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Quantity of 30 - 4" Inch Green Plastic Pots for Plants, Cuttings & Seedlings Azalea Pots
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These pots are manufactured with high-grade polypropylene and lightweight for added cost efficiency. They measure 4 inches across the top in diameter, 2 3/4 across the bottom and are 2 1/8 inches tall; dark green in color. They each can hold 12 oz of US liquid volume. Each pot features no-slip, textured/ribbed bottoms. This standard North American size is used by large and small growers alike. They are compatible for use with existing benches, carts and handling systems and are sized to fit carry trays. I personally use these pots to grow various cuttings and plants for resale. Pots can be reused if thoroughly cleaned or they can be donated to most any local garden center. They can be recycled through most curbside programs.

Features

  • 4" Inch Plastic Pots are Industry Standard
  • 4 Inches Across the top - 2 3/4 Across the Bottom - 2 1/8 Inches Tall
  • Each Pot Holds 12 oz of US liquid volume
  • Manufactured with High-grade Polypropylene and Lightweight for Added Cost Efficiency
  • Pots are Shipped fast via Priority mail.
Baby Tears Plant - 4
Baby Tears Plant - 4" Pot - Helxine -Great Indoor Plant
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Baby Tears Plant Helxine (Soleirolia) soleirolii Baby Tears is an old-fashioned moss-like creeping plant with tiny, round, deep green leaves. It prefers bright, indirect light. It grows about 4" tall and can spread as far as it has room to spread. Keep it evenly moist. Great houseplant! Great terrarium plant!

Features

  • Easy to grow house plant
  • Prefers bright, indirect light
  • Keep evenly moist
  • Trim as needed
  • The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot
9greenbox - Live Lucky 5 Braided Money Tree Into 1 Pachira with Handmade Ceramic Pot Plants
9greenbox - Live Lucky 5 Braided Money Tree Into 1 Pachira with Handmade Ceramic Pot Plants
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We're selling 7 plants Braided into 1 about7"~10" live plant. Come with Beauty Ceramic pot size is 3" x 3" x 3"

Features

  • According to Feng Shui masters, the Money Tree or Pachira is thought to bring good fortune and luck to those who place it in their home or office.
  • As the Money Tree grows, it will sprout new stems of leaves which will unfold into a five leaf stem.
  • Place the plant in bright, indirect light and keep evenly moist, not wet or dry.
  • The Money Tree also makes an excellent office plant, thriving under artificial light.
Esschert Design Plant Trolley - Round Cast Iron
Esschert Design Plant Trolley - Round Cast Iron
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Plant Trolley - Round Cast Iron

Features

  • Durable
  • Easy to move
  • Decorative
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Quantity of 15 - 4" Inch Green Plastic Pots for Plants, Cuttings & Seedlings Azalea Pots
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These pots are manufactured with high-grade polypropylene and lightweight for added cost efficiency. They measure 4 inches across the top in diameter, 2 3/4 across the bottom and are 2 1/8 inches tall; dark green in color. They each can hold 12 oz of US liquid volume. Each pot features no-slip, textured/ribbed bottoms.This standard North American size is used by large and small growers alike. They are compatible for use with existing benches, carts and handling systems and are sized to fit carry trays. I personally use these pots to grow various cuttings and plants for resale. Pots can be reused if thoroughly cleaned or they can be donated to most any local garden center. They can be recycled through most curbside programs.

Features

  • 4" Inch Plastic Pots are Industry Standard
  • 4 Inches Across the top - 2 3/4 Across the Bottom - 2 1/8 Inches Tall
  • Each Pot Holds 12 oz of US liquid volume
  • Manufactured with High-grade Polypropylene and Lightweight for Added Cost Efficiency
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CobraCo SCBPS1015-B Canterbury 15-Inch Black Scroll Top Plant Stand
CobraCo SCBPS1015-B Canterbury 15-Inch Black Scroll Top Plant Stand
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The CobraCo plant stand will complement any patio, deck, or garden

Features

  • Features a round top and 3 legs
  • Textured black finish
  • Metal construction
  • The plant stand measures 10-Inch wide and 15-Inch high
  • Part of the Canterbury Collection