Small Pots
Plant pots small in size and big on charm - for herbs, cacti, succulents, seedlings and every windowsill with room for one more.
What size pot do herbs and succulents need?
Herbs, cacti and succulents are happy in small plant pots of 6 to 12cm. A small volume of compost dries quickly, which is exactly what these plants want. Terracotta suits them best because it breathes, and a matching saucer keeps the windowsill dry when you water.
- 6 to 12cm suits herbs, cacti and succulents
- Small pots dry fast - ideal for drought-lovers
- Terracotta breathes and speeds drying further
- Group in odd numbers for a styled windowsill
About our small pots
Nobody buys one small plant pot. Plant pots small enough for a windowsill are how most plant collections start - one basil pot, then a cactus, then somehow eleven more - and this collection is where they all come from. Small pots suit the plants that genuinely prefer modest homes: cacti and succulents that like drying out fast, herbs that live within arm's reach of the chopping board, seedlings and cuttings on their way to bigger things. The range covers small terracotta pots with saucers, glazed ceramic minis in colours that look wonderful in odd-numbered rows, and practical plastic for propagation benches. Because small pots dry quickly, most sit between 7 and 15cm with drainage matched to their size. They also happen to make the best small gifts in the plant world - reliably better received than another scented candle. Free UK delivery over £20 and a money-back guarantee, whatever the size.
Small Pots - FAQs
How often do small pots need watering?
More often than big ones - less compost means less reserve. Herbs may want a drink every day or two in summer; cacti and succulents are happy on a fortnight.
What size pot do seedlings and cuttings need?
Start at 7 to 9cm, then move up 3cm at a time as roots fill the pot. Small steps grow stronger roots than one big leap.
Can I group different small pots together?
Please do - odd numbers, varied heights, one material or one colour family to tie it together. A trio of small pots is the easiest styling win in the house.
Which plants are best for small pots?
Succulents, cacti, small herbs, pilea, peperomia and rooted cuttings all thrive in pots under 12cm. They share compact roots and a tolerance for drying out. Avoid thirsty or fast-growing plants, which exhaust a small pot's compost and water within days.
100% money-back guarantee
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Every order from Potty for Plant Pots UK is covered by our 100% money-back guarantee. If it's not right, tell us and we'll refund the lot.
Not happy? Full refund – we even pay the return postage.