Hey fellow plant enthusiasts! I'm gearing up to sell some plants at a local flea market this summer, and I've been collecting a bunch of unique pots and old cookware that I want to drill for drainage. I'm in a bit of a dilemma: should I directly plant the new plants in these pots, or should I use nursery pots and just display them in the fancy pots?
Some of my pots have really unique shapes, which could make it tricky to secure the nursery pots inside them. Plus, I'd need to trim the nursery pots quite a bit. But I'm concerned that if I go the direct planting route, people might hesitate to buy.
What do you think? If I directly plant them, I feel like if someone loves the pot, that should be enough motivation to buy. TL;DR: Would you prefer a plant directly planted in a unique pot, or would you rather have the option to easily switch out the plant later?
4 Answers
I love the idea of directly potted plants! Mixing some direct planted ones with nursery pots could attract more buyers. People really enjoy finding the perfect pot to match their aesthetic. But remember, plant health and pricing are key for many!
I’m with you on nursery pots! It’s much easier to swap out decorative pots, plus I like to see the roots. It gives me the freedom to change the pot whenever I want and keeps everything lighter for handling. I wouldn’t buy a plant if I didn’t like the pot it came in, so definitely consider selling them separately!
I'm all for plants in nursery pots! I care more about the size and health of the plant than its pot. You could offer combo deals where they can pick a plant and a pot they like if that works for you, but I think your best bet is to let customers choose their own pot. Just make sure to give them the option to pot the plant in the pot of their choice!
I'd recommend selling plants in nursery pots and keeping the decorative pots separate. It gives customers more flexibility. Personally, I'm all about practicality with pots—like choosing terracotta for breathability or self-watering ones for moisture retention. A lot of people want nice pots, but the plant is what really matters to me!
Totally agree! There have been times I've not purchased a plant just because I didn’t like the pot it came in.