Indoor Plant Containers and Supports

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What are the different types of containers used for cultivating indoor plants?

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Pots, bowls, dishes, baskets, or troughs.

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What materials can pots be made from?

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Earthen, glazed clay, china clay, brass, copper, glass, porcelain, plastic, cement, cane, and many other materials.

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Why are plastic pots considered ideal for indoor plants?

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Plastic, nonporous pots require less frequent watering compared to clay pots.

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What should the selection of containers and plant supports match with?

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The interior furnishing, the plant size, and plant growth.

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What shapes can containers come in?

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Round, oval, elliptical, cone, rectangular, square, oblong, hexagonal, octagonal, or any other shape.

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What is a necessary feature of pots for indoor plants?

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Pots should have a drainage hole at the bottom.

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What should pots be kept on to protect the surface underneath?

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Drip trays.

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Do most indoor plants require support?

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Most indoor plants can grow without support.

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Which large ornamental varieties need support?

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Ficus and climbers like Syngonium, Philodendron, and Monstera.

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What are some popular materials for plant supports?

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Plastic supports, bamboo, and wooden sticks or rods covered with sphagnum moss.