There are a dazzling array of flowerpots for growing flowers on the market. Common ones include purple clay flowerpots, porcelain flowerpots, and plastic flowerpots. So which type of flowerpot is most suitable for growing flowers? Huamujun will give you an analysis.
From a classification point of view, flowerpots are generally divided into: ceramic flowerpots, porcelain flowerpots, purple sand flowerpots, plastic flowerpots, glass flowerpots, cement bonsais, wood and stone flowerpots, etc. Wood and stone flowerpots Pots are not common. In addition, there were bronze flower pots in ancient times, but they have been abandoned long ago.
Flowers and seedlings have been cultivated with utensils for a long time. my country is the earliest country in the world to cultivate and eat flowers. From about 3,000 years ago to the late Neolithic Age, it was the budding stage of flower cultivation and application in my country. At the Hemudu Neolithic site in Yuyao County, Zhejiang Province, pottery sherds engraved with potted plants were unearthed about 7,000 years ago, indicating that our ancestors knew how to cultivate plants in containers at that time. In 1 BC There are records of flower cultivation in oracle bone inscriptions dating back thousands of years.
In the Zhou Dynasty, people had cultivated and raised flowers, birds, fish and insects in gardens. In the Spring and Autumn Period, there were written records about chrysanthemums. By the Qin Dynasty, citrus, persimmon, magnolia, maple and other fruit trees and flowers had begun to be planted. In the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, bonsai began to appear, with sparse and horizontal plum blossoms, and there were dozens of varieties. There is also experience in planting flowers from the south to the north, such as moving longans, lychees, etc. to the north for indoor cultivation.
Tomb of Prince Zhanghuai of the Tang Dynasty
Illustration of flowers in the tomb of Prince Zhanghuai of the Tang Dynasty
In the Tang Dynasty, the cultivation of flowers had reached a certain level. Flowers were luxuriant, especially peonies. Bonsai is developing rapidly. In 1971, on the wall of the tomb of Prince Zhanghuai and Li Xian, the son of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty and Empress Wu Zetian, excavated in Shaanxi, a mural was found depicting two maids holding bonsais. Among the round flower vessels held by one of them were rockeries and red fruits and green leaves. trees. From the forms held by the palace people, it can be seen that the palace attached great importance to the art of bonsai at that time, which is sufficient evidence that bonsai existed in China 1,200 years ago. At the same time, ceramics for potted plants are also very prosperous, such as Huozhou Kiln, Sizhou Kiln, Yuezhou Kiln, etc. and many other firing plants all over the country.
Song Dynasty Picture Album and Pictures of Listening to the Qin
In the Song Dynasty, the art of bonsai became more perfect. Bonsai in the Song Dynasty is divided into "tree bonsai" and "landscape bonsai". Flower pots from the Song Dynasty still exist today. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, after summarizing the experience of their predecessors, they classified flowers in flower pots and used different flower pots to grow different flowers.
Flowers are used to grow flowers. To understand which flower pots are suitable for growing which flowers, you also need to understand the nature of flowers. The environmental conditions that affect the growth and development of flowers mainly include: temperature, light, In terms of water, air, soil, nutrition, etc., some flowers like acidity, some are alkaline, some are cold-tolerant, some are waterlogging and heat-tolerant, and they have different personalities. Due to the limited area of ??potted flowers, the roots of the flowers cannot absorb more or less nutrients and water. Therefore, the overall requirements for the pots are that they should not accumulate water and have good air permeability, which is conducive to root breathing.
Red pottery pot
Gray pottery pot
Ceramic pot (tile pot)
Ceramic flower pots can be made of porcelain clay Made of various mineral clays, the firing temperature is low, mostly between 700-1000°C. The carcass is basically sintered and will no longer decompose when exposed to water, but the porosity and water absorption rate are high. The representative flowerpot is red pottery Flower pots, gray pottery flower pots (tile pots), and red pottery flower pots were first discovered as daily necessities during the Hemudu period. When the pottery is in the kiln, due to the air entering the kiln chamber, the degree of oxidation is strong, and most of the products are formed into red pottery; using the kiln roof seepage method, the pottery in the kiln is reduced from red pottery to gray pottery; the firing of black pottery should be attributed to Due to the effect of smoke and carbonization; white pottery is made of white clay or clay with low iron content. Ceramic flowerpots are cheap, materials can be obtained from anywhere, the firing temperature is about 800°C, and they have good air permeability. The disadvantages are poor frost resistance, weak structure, slightly poor durability, and short lifespan.
Porcelain flowerpots
Porcelain flowerpots (bottles) are fired from porcelain clay with a high alumina content, that is, high-age clay. The firing temperature of porcelain is at least above 1100°C, the body quality is basically porcelain, the porosity and water absorption are low, and the sound of knocking is crisp. The advantage is that it is beautiful, clean and hygienic, and suitable for viewing. Nowadays, it is generally used to transplant grown flowers into it to increase the viewing quality and hygiene, or it is most suitable to insert fresh cut flowers into flower arrangements. Disadvantages: Due to the poor air permeability of porcelain pots, they generally cannot be used directly to grow flowers. They are only used as an ornamental part. If they are used to grow flowers, they can only choose some water-resistant plants, such as dwarf ornamental bamboos, araceae plants, Ferns, arrowroot, bamboo plum, etc.
Modern purple clay flowerpots
Purple clay flowerpots specifically refer to ceramic products between pottery and porcelain produced in Yixing, Jiangsu Province. They are fired with local specialty purple clay. It is made, the firing temperature is around 1100℃, the purple sand flower pot is not glazed inside and outside, making full use of the natural color of the clay, maintaining tiny pores, good air permeability, but not water-permeable, the color after firing is warm, elegant and cute, its characteristics are The structure is dense, moderately breathable, close to porcelain, strong, and has fine particles, but it does not have the translucency of porcelain. The advantage of purple sand flowerpots is that they have the breathability of ceramic flowerpots and the beauty of porcelain flowerpots. They are simple and elegant, not vulgar, and are deeply loved by scholars.
Plastic flowerpots are flowerpots that only emerged in modern times due to the high price of traditional flowerpots and frequent watering. They are characterized by poor water permeability, but they are cheap, simple to make, not easy to damage, and relatively durable. , suitable for mass production, and can be manufactured in various colors and shapes. Plastic flower pots are now the largest-selling flower pots, and are generally the first choice for professional flower planting merchants or farmers who cultivate a large number of flowers and trees.
Glass flower pots (bottles) are mostly used as vase arrangements for fresh cut flowers. Flower pots made for miniature landscapes or small water-loving plants that have become popular in recent years are characterized by being impermeable and easily broken. Advantages It is beautiful and hygienic.
Wooden flowerpots
Stone flowerpots
Cement flowerpots
Cement flowerpots are mainly used to place rock bonsais. They are used for display, not for flower maintenance. Wooden and stone flowerpots are generally rare, and only a few are used for art appreciation or outdoor enclosures. They rarely have practical uses in the home. As for bronze flowerpots, people have abandoned them today. .
To sum up, from the perspective of price and ornamental value, the order is porcelain flowerpots, purple clay flowerpots, glass, tile pots, and plastic flowerpots. From the practical point of view, the following are earthenware pots, purple sand pots, plastic flower pots, porcelain flower pots and others. From the perspective of home display and maintenance, the order is purple clay pots, porcelain flower pots, tile pots, plastic and others. In terms of cost, plastic flower pots have the lowest cost and are currently the largest sales. Due to the popularity of plastic flower pots in recent years and factors such as water and soil protection, the cost of tile pots (ceramic pots) has increased, and it has been difficult to see. Century is the most popular and most suitable flower pot for growing flowers. Purple clay pots have always been high-end flower pots, but in recent years some businessmen have used chemical pots to pass them off as purple clay pots. Chemical pots have poor air permeability, causing the reputation of purple clay pots to deteriorate. In fact, real purple clay pots are very good flower carriers, and It is highly appreciable and has room for appreciation. As for porcelain flowerpots, it is recommended that ordinary flower lovers be cautious, because low-grade ones have no collection value and cannot maintain flowers, while high-value ones are easy to break and lose. They are better used for flower arrangements, but water-resistant plants can still be selected.
In my humble opinion, purple sand pots and earthenware pots are the best for caring for precious flowers. They have good air permeability, do not accumulate water, are beautiful and elegant, are easy to appreciate and can maintain flowers well. They are love flowers. The best choice for people.