Mia' Dimpled Ceramic Pot

Plants don't like to sit in water. Aside from a few particular species, plants do not do well with wet feet and could develop root rot or perish. If your pot does not have drainage holes you can put your plant in a separate growers' pot that will fit inside the decorative plant pot cover. This way the pot you see works as a tray, and you can empty out any excess water.

If you want to plant directly into your ceramic pot, you will need to carefully drill drainage holes. Standard drill bits that work on drywall will not work here and could result in a shattered pot. For unglazed ceramic or terracotta, a mason's drill bit will do. For glazed ceramic pots, you will need to use a diamond dust drill bit or a tile drill bit. Go very slowly and don't push - let the drill do the work in order to prevent cracking your ceramic flower pot. (This is why we like using a nursery pot inside our ceramic decorative pots, it's much easier!)

Sometimes, a taller planter or vase looks simply perfect for your home style but the plant you want to pair it with doesn't quite reach the top of the pot. We recommend adding a few pebbles to the bottom of your decorative pot, or a bit of green florists' foam. This will raise your plant up to the best height to show it off, and create a little extra space for drainage.