Of an artificial tree convinces, the pot is most often forgotten. People spend weeks looking for the right tree and then put it in the black nursery pot it came in. That's exactly the detail that catches the eye.
The rule of thumb: a quarter to a third
A pot should take up approximately a quarter to a third of the total height, measured from the floor to the top of the crown. In sizes:
- Tree from 120 to 150 cm → plant pot of 35 to 45 cm high
- Tree of 180 cm → plant pot of 45 to 55 cm high
- Tree of 210 cm → plant pot of 50 to 60 cm high
- Tree from 240 to 260 cm → plant pot of 60 to 70 cm high
If you're in between, choose the larger one. A pot that is slightly too large reads as a conscious choice; a pot that is too small reads as a mistake.
Width matters just as much
Height is only half the story. The pot must also be wide enough to accommodate the root ball or nursery pot, with a few centimeters of play around it so that the tree sinks straight into it and does not remain tilted. So measure the nursery pot before you order, not after.
Also look at the width of the crown. A blossom tree or a monstera spreads out far; if it is in a narrow pot, the whole looks top-heavy. For these types, you prefer a wide plant pot rather than a tall one.
Weight: the underestimated point
An artificial tree weighs little. That's nice when moving and annoying as soon as someone walks past. A heavy pot solves that. Choose one made of stone or ceramic instead of plastic, and possibly fill the bottom with gravel or sand. Additional advantage: a heavy pot sounds different when you touch it, and that contributes to the impression that something real is standing there.
Colour: keep it calm
Sand tones, off-white, grey and terracotta work in almost any interior, because they let the attention stay on the greenery. A brightly coloured pot draws the eye to the bottom, and that's exactly where you don't want it. Our pots are handmade in Vietnam in warm sand tones with a lightly textured finish; because it is handmade, colour and texture differ slightly per piece.
Large pot for an olive tree
The artificial olive tree is our largest category and requires something specific. An olive tree has a thin, gnarled trunk and a relatively loose crown. In a sleek, tall pot, that trunk looks fragile. A more rounded shape that tapers slightly upwards works better, because the line of the pot catches the line of the trunk.
In short
Measure the height of your tree, divide by three to four, and that's the pot height you're looking for. Also measure the nursery pot for the width. Choose heavy over light, and calm over striking. If you're in doubt about your combination, send us a photo of the tree and the space, and we'll help you think it through.