Obbligato: How To Select The Perfect Pot For Your Plants

Choosing the right pots for your previous plants can help to elevate them, in and outside of the home. Quality, material, colour and style need to work in your favour/ Obbligato manufactures an exclusive range of handcrafted contemporary plant containers, furniture and accessories for a modern lifestyle.

If you’re after a special pot for an even more special plant at home, be sure to select a quality pot that suits the space. Things to conside include: size, style, shape, colour, texuture and material. As beautiful as plants are, so too, should your pot be a shining example of your own personality. It’s your one shot to be creative and add a little of your own personality to your homegrown goods.

Obbligato specialises in developing unique, versatile products that are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, with a focus on elegant shapes and minimalist elements. The return of small-batch, handmade, authentic items celebrates the discerning consumer who is seeking original, well-constructed pieces made from sustainable materials in place of mass-produced, disposable furnishings. Provenance, authenticity and longevity matter.

“Simplicity boils down to two steps: Identify the essential. Eliminate the rest.” – Leo Babauta

Here we share five tips for selecting the perfect pot:

Size matters. Be sure to measure up and choose a pot that your plants can grow into. Too small, and your plant may not be able to expand as it should.
Drainage is important. Choose a pot with good drainage, especially if it is to stand outside during the wet months. Drainage holes will allow your plants to dry out and not drown. Roots will rot in soggy soil.
Position matters. Before investing in good quality pots, be sure to consider the placement of your plants. Plants need a balance of light, water and good soil in order to thrive. Make sure you understand the unique needs of your plant before placement. Does it need direct sunlight or shade? How much water is required?

At Obbligato you will find functional, contemporary furniture, outdoor garden pots, planters and associated products manufactured in Durban, South Africa. Choose from a wide variety of materials, including stainless steel, steel, copper, fibreglass, mosaic and perspex in various styles which can be finished to customer specification.

All products are made to order and will enhance any home, corporate or commercial environment, eclectic or formal.

In addition to the standard plant pot shapes and finishes and seating range in their catalogue – bespoke products can be manufactured to suit a variety of projects or applications or to decorate your home, garden or office.