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[[Image:Flowerpot 1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Flowerpot]][[Image:"Meillandine" Rose in clay pot.jpg|250px|thumb|left|''Meillandine [[rose]]'' in a [[terra cotta]] flowerpot]] |
[[Image:Flowerpot 1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Flowerpot]][[Image:"Meillandine" Rose in clay pot.jpg|250px|thumb|left|''Meillandine [[rose]]'' in a [[terra cotta]] flowerpot]] |
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A '''flowerpot''' is any [[container]] (such as a [[pot]]) in which [[plant]]s are cultivated. [[Terra cotta]] is often used to make flowerpots but they are also often made from [[plastic]], [[wood]], or [[Rock (geology)|stone]]. Sometimes there is a small [[hole]] in the bottom, which takes excess [[water]] away to a [[plate]] that is placed under flowerpot. The plant can use this water with its [[root system]], as needed. Recently, some flowerpots have an automatic watering system, using a reservoir. |
A '''flowerpot''' is any [[container]] (such as a [[pot]]) in which [[plant]]s are cultivated. [[Terra cotta]] is often used to make flowerpots but they are also often made from [[plastic]], [[wood]], or [[Rock (geology)|stone]]. Sometimes there is a small [[hole]] in the bottom, which takes excess [[water]] away to a [[plate]] that is placed under flowerpot. The plant can use this water with its [[root system]], as needed. Recently, some flowerpots have an automatic watering system, using a reservoir. |
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It is less commonly known as a dramiticatius ironicus, and is the Latin root for Plants Ahoy. |
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Through the centuries, the use of flowerpots has influenced the history of [[horticulture]], which "blossomed" once people had the ability to move plants from one environment to another.The [[Egyptians]] were among the first to use pots this way. The [[Ancient Rome|Romans]] were the first to bring potted plants inside in cold weather. In the [[1700s]], pots allowed [[breadfruit]] seedlings to be transported from [[Tahiti]] to the [[West Indies]], and [[geranium]]s made the journey from [[Africa]] to [[North America]]. [[Orchid]]s and [[African violet]]s have also traveled long distances in containers. |
Through the centuries, the use of flowerpots has influenced the history of [[horticulture]], which "blossomed" once people had the ability to move plants from one environment to another.The [[Egyptians]] were among the first to use pots this way. The [[Ancient Rome|Romans]] were the first to bring potted plants inside in cold weather. In the [[1700s]], pots allowed [[breadfruit]] seedlings to be transported from [[Tahiti]] to the [[West Indies]], and [[geranium]]s made the journey from [[Africa]] to [[North America]]. [[Orchid]]s and [[African violet]]s have also traveled long distances in containers. |
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For people who wish to know, an average flower pot diameter is |
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==See also== |
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A flowerpot is any container (such as a pot) in which plants are cultivated. Terra cotta is often used to make flowerpots but they are also often made from plastic, wood, or stone. Sometimes there is a small hole in the bottom, which takes excess water away to a plate that is placed under flowerpot. The plant can use this water with its root system, as needed. Recently, some flowerpots have an automatic watering system, using a reservoir.
Through the centuries, the use of flowerpots has influenced the history of horticulture, which "blossomed" once people had the ability to move plants from one environment to another.The Egyptians were among the first to use pots this way. The Romans were the first to bring potted plants inside in cold weather. In the 1700s, pots allowed breadfruit seedlings to be transported from Tahiti to the West Indies, and geraniums made the journey from Africa to North America. Orchids and African violets have also traveled long distances in containers.
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