Size Guide For Bowl Planters

How do we measure our planters?

Planter sizes are shown as the external diameter x the height of the planter.

This means the outside width of the planter at its widest point x the height of the planter from the base to the rim.

We also provide the opening of the planter to make it easier to choose plants and liners that will fit into the planter.

Please note all measurements are approximate and can vary slightly due to the handmade nature of our planters.

What is the External Diameter?

The external diameter measures the outside width of the planter at its widest point. This gives you a sense of how large the planter is on the outside and how it will look and fit in your space.

What is the Height?

Bowl planters are shallower than most plant pots. Always check the height measurement to make sure your grow pot will not protrude above the rim of the planter, alternatively plant directly into a waterproof liner that fits the planter.

What is the Opening?

The opening measurement is not the same as the external diameter. It is the size of the access hole for inserting the plant’s grow pot as well as an indication of the minimum size of waterproof liner needed.

How do I choose the correct sized planter?

Tip: If you plan to keep your plant in its original grow pot you’ll want to make sure that your grow pot diameter is smaller than the opening of your planter and the grow pot height is lower than the height of the bowl.

We show the size of the bowl planter openings as you click the different size options or hover over the size buttons.

Tip: Pick a bowl planter that has an opening about 1cm larger than the size of the plant's grow pot. For smaller plants (up to 14cm grow pots) you should go slightly smaller and for larger plants (above 24cm) you can add 2-3cm without the bowl planter looking too large for the plant.

Tip: The height of the grow pot can vary slightly but is usually slightly smaller or the same as its diameter. Check your planter will be tall enough to hide the grow pot if you are not re-potting directly into the bowl planter (with a liner).

Why should I use a planter liner?

Whether you want to place your plant in its original grow pot inside your bowl planter or repot directly, we always advise the use of a waterproof liner.

Planters are generally not fully waterproof so adding a flexible waterproof liner inside the planter will protect floors and furnishings from spills and leaks as well as protecting the surface of your planter from a build-up of unsightly calcium or fertiliser deposits.

Liners come in various sizes and are "squashy" so they can be pushed through the opening to expand and fit closer to the planter wall once inside. They can also be trimmed down to size to create a hidden barrier below the rim of the planter.

Tip: Flexible waterproof sheet liners are available for larger bowl planters to ensure a close fit to the internal walls of the planter.

Tip: If you are repotting your plant into a liner, add a drainage layer on the bottom of the liner using hydrogranules (expanded clay pebbles). The roots above will gently pull the water out of the granules (capillary action) to keep themselves moist but not wet.

Tip: When repotting, allow a little room for the roots to spread. The soil should not be so shallow that without drainage the roots will sit in water, nor so deep that the water drains below the roots leaving the plant to dry out.

Important: If you have chosen one of our HydroCare plants it must remain in its hydro grow pot and be placed inside a liner. The liner is essential to create the water reservoir at the base of the hydro grow pot.