They Are All Plastic Flower Pots. What Is The Difference Between Gallon Pots And Ordinary Pots?

The use of gallon pots as flower pots has actually been popular for many years, and "gallon" mainly refers to the volume of flower pots. There is a conversion between it and the common unit "liter". For example, 1 gallon is about 3.785 liters, which corresponds to the height and diameter of the flowerpot. Generally, there are standard sizes, so the heights are relatively fixed. Many people think that the quality of gallon pots is better than that of ordinary flower pots, mainly because some anti-aging ingredients will be added to the material, so the durability is relatively high, but ordinary flower pots, even if they look the same, the quality is actually will be far away.

The gallon pots that are very popular on the market now have anti-aging ingredients added to them, and their materials are much better than ordinary plastic pots, so they can withstand long-term use. Compared with ordinary plastic pots, it is more resistant to extrusion and use, and is not easy to deform. As long as it is not exposed to the sun and violently beaten, it should be fine for about five years. Ordinary plastic pots will crack or shatter after a period of time. However, you should also be optimistic about the brand when you buy a gallon pot, otherwise it will not last long if you buy a fake or a quality problem.

In addition, the gallon pot has another feature that it is relatively large and deep. Generally, if you grow flowers at home, it is more suitable for cultivating woody species with developed roots. This is more conducive to the development of their root system and grows better. And if you grow common herbs, you don't need such a deep pot, watering is a problem, and if you don't do it well, it's prone to root rot. However, the gallon pots are uniform in style and beautiful. If you want to put this kind of flowerpot in your home, and if you have herbs, you can consider placing some ceramsite or brick at the bottom of the flowerpot. Soil, so you don't have to plant so deep soil, and it is good for plant root respiration.

Gallon pots are relatively better and more durable than ordinary plastic pots, but some are more suitable for ceramic pots or porcelain pots compared to different plants.