Ornamental Horticulture

Pots or containers for bonsai

• The pots and containers used for bonsai vary in material, shape and size.


• Small ceramic or terracotta pots and containers of square, rectangular, oval or round shape are the best for bonsai.


• Sometimes small cement containers are also utilized for this purpose but these are not convenient to handle because of their heavy weight.


• The choice of the shape and colour of the container depends upon the style and the type of plant used for bonsai.


• Usually terracotta and light colours are preferable. The rectangular and oval shaped containers are ideal for most of the bonsai styles.


• The round or square container is suitable for growing a single plant in its centre unlike the other shapes in which the plant is placed on one side of the container.