Monday, 7 July 2014
A flowerpot, flower pot, or plant pot is a container in which flowers and other plants are
cultivated and displayed. Historically, and still to a significant extent
today, they are made from terracotta. Flowerpots are now often also made from plastic,
wood, stone, or sometimes biodegradable material. An example of biodegradable
pots are the so-called "Jiffy" pots. There are often holes in the
bottom, to allow excess water to flow out, sometimes to a saucer that is placed
under the flowerpot. The plant can use this water with its roots, as needed.
Recently, some flowerpots have been made with an automatic watering system,
using a reservoir. Source
