Pot cover, plant pot, planter — the words are often used interchangeably, but they actually cover three different things. Once you know the difference, it's much easier to choose the right one for your plants. Here's the short, clear guide.
The plant pot: the one with a hole in the bottom
The plant pot is the practical plastic or clay pot the plant is typically bought in. It has holes in the bottom so excess water can drain away and the roots don't drown. It's practical, but rarely very pretty — and that's exactly where the pot cover comes in.
The pot cover: the decorative outer pot
A pot cover is — as the name suggests — meant to hide the dull plant pot. It usually has no drainage hole, so it also collects water. You simply place the plant pot with the plant inside the pot cover. This makes it easy to swap plants without repotting, and you can choose a colourful or animal-shaped model that matches your style.
The planter: the spacious storage and decoration piece
A planter is a broader term. It can be used as a pot cover, but also for storage, as a vase or purely for decoration. Planters come in everything from glass to brass and are often bigger and more sculptural than the classic pot cover.
How to choose the right one
If the plant is to stay in its plant pot, choose a pot cover slightly bigger than the plant pot. If you want something multifunctional and decorative, a planter is a great choice. For herbs in the kitchen, there are even special pot covers. See the whole range of pot covers and plant pot covers at dims studio.
