Pots + Saucers

Plant pots and saucers set the size of the root zone and keep runoff off your floors, from seedlings to finished plants. Pick fabric pots from Smart Pot, GeoPot or Gro Pro for air-pruned roots, Hydrofarm squares for tight benches, and net cups for hydro.

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Pots + Saucers

Plant Pots, Fabric Containers and Saucers

These plant pots run from small square starts to 45 gallon fabric containers, with saucers and trays to catch the runoff. Brands include Smart Pot, GeoPot, Gro Pro, Common Culture, Root Pouch and Hydrofarm. Net cups and bucket basket lids cover hydro builds....

Pots and saucers infographic: fabric pots, square plastic pots, net cups, saucers and trays, sizes and how to choose

For the full fabric range, see our fabric pots, and match drip trays from saucers. Both sit in the wider Containers + Support range.

Types of Pots and Saucers

Fabric Pots and Grow Bags

Smart Pot, GeoPot, Gro Pro, Common Culture and Root Pouch all make breathable fabric containers. GeoPot says the fabric lets air prune roots when they reach the wall. The Gro Pro Premium line uses a heavier 270 gram fabric that holds its shape when full, up to 45 gallons.

Square Plastic Pots

Hydrofarm square white pots run from 5 x 5 to 12 x 12 in, and the 6 x 6 holds 1.05 gallons. Hydrofarm notes that square corners use bench space a round pot leaves empty. Gro Pro and blow-molded squares cover starts and transplants.

Net Cups, Saucers and Trays

AC Infinity and Hydrofarm net cups run 2 to 6 in for hydro sites, and Hydrofarm bucket basket lids hold a 6 in mesh basket. Bond clear and Gro Pro black saucers catch runoff under pots. The Botanicare CORE ID tray has 7 in sidewalls and true inside dimensions.

How Growers Choose Containers

Start small and step up as roots fill the pot. Smart Pot says its fabric lets more air reach the medium and improves drainage, so fabric usually needs water more often than plastic. Indoors, set a saucer or tray under every container to keep runoff off floors and benches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a 1 gallon pot?

It varies by maker and shape, so check each listing. The Hydrofarm 6 x 6 in square pot is 8 in tall and holds 1.05 gallons. Root Pouch and Hydrofarm Dirt Pot make 1 gallon fabric versions, and Gro Pro lists a single-use 2 gallon One 'n Done fabric pot.

What are degradable pots?

Root Pouch Degradable Pots are fabric containers that Root Pouch rates for a 3 to 4 year life span. They are washable and reusable for several seasons, and the maker says they can go into the ground with the plant. Packs of 25 come in 1, 5 and 7 gallon sizes.

Do you need saucers for smart pots?

Indoors, yes, or set the pots in a tray. Fabric drains freely, so runoff needs somewhere to go. Bond clear saucers come in 10, 12 and 14 in, and Gro Pro makes heavy-duty black saucers. For a full bench, the Botanicare CORE ID tray holds many pots at once.