A flower pot with saucer indoors and outdoors
Indoors, it’s mainly about your interior. A flower pot with saucer protects your windowsill or wooden floor against water and rings. If you choose a pot without holes, the water stays at the bottom. The roots then stand in water and can start to rot. With holes in the base and a saucer underneath, the water drains away and the spot stays dry. Is there still water in the saucer half an hour after watering? Then pour it away. Want to spend less time looking after your plants? Then take a look at the flower pots with water reservoir. They collect the excess water in the pot itself.
Outdoors, the saucer under your flower pot also fills up when it rains. On a patio or balcony, it prevents stains on tiles and wood. After a heavy shower, though, the roots quickly end up standing in water. Empty the saucer when that happens. In winter this matters even more, because water that freezes in the saucer has nowhere left to go. The elho outdoor pots are frost-resistant down to -20 °C, as long as excess water can drain away. So when it freezes, take the saucer out from under the pot. The flower pot saucers themselves can withstand frost, so they can simply stay outside.
Flower pots and saucers that go together
A saucer only helps if it fits properly under your flower pot. Too small, and the water runs over the edge. Much too big, and your plant looks a little lost. With these points, you can easily choose the right flower pot with saucer.
Measure the bottom of your pot
Look at the base of the pot, not the top rim. Many pots get narrower towards the bottom. Compare that measurement with the inner size of the saucer.
Check the inner size of the saucer
The size of a saucer usually refers to the outside of the top rim. Inside, it is smaller. A 27.6 cm saucer may measure 25.5 cm at the bottom, for example. Choose a saucer whose inner size is slightly larger than the base of your pot. You’ll find the dimensions in the specifications of each saucer.
Under terracotta or ceramic too
Already have a terracotta or ceramic pot? You can simply put a plastic saucer under that as well. It’s light and can withstand frost outdoors.
Large planter with saucer
A large pot full of wet soil gets really heavy. Lift it to empty the saucer and you’ll feel it in your back straight away. With a planter on wheels, you can easily roll it a little to one side.
Not sure which saucer fits your pot? The product pages show matching combinations, and customer service is happy to help you decide.
Elho flower pot saucers, made from recycled plastic
At elho, everything revolves around more green in your life, with as little impact on nature as possible. That starts with the material. Like the pots, the saucers are made from recycled plastic. Every year, around 11 million kilos of waste go into the factory as raw material. The machines run on wind energy from the company’s own wind turbine, which has been there since 2016. Is your saucer worn out after years of loyal service? Then it can be fully recycled.
An elho flower pot with saucer is also nice to have in everyday use. It’s UV-resistant, so the colour stays looking good in the sun. It can handle frost too, so it can stay outside all year round. Many saucers come in the same colours as the pots. Your flower pot with saucer then looks like a single unit. Clean it with a soft brush and warm water with a dash of vinegar or green soap.
A saucer, or a pot with water reservoir instead?
A saucer isn’t the only way to keep your plant and your floor happy. At elho, you’ll also find pots with a water reservoir or a drainage system. Which one suits you best depends on how you water and where your plant stands.
Pot with holes and saucer
- Good if: you want excess water to always be able to drain away
- How it works: water runs through the holes and the saucer catches it
- Watering: Until a little water appears in the saucer
- Note: Pour away any water that stays in the saucer, remove the saucer when it freezes
Pot with water reservoir
- Good if: you want to water less often or are away for a while
- How it works: The reservoir collects water and gradually releases it to the roots
- Watering: Refill when the reservoir is empty, many models have a water level indicator
- Note: The reservoir empties faster in warm weather, do not use hydro granules
Pot with drainage system
- Good if: you want the roots to stay dry
- How it works: Excess water drains into a space at the bottom, separate from the roots
- Watering: Simply from above
- Note: Keep the plug closed indoors, or put a saucer underneath if the drain can’t be closed
Already have a pot without holes? Then the water stays at the bottom and the roots quickly get too wet. With an outdoor pot, you can drill holes in the base yourself. Then put a saucer underneath, and your plant will feel at home again.
Frequently asked questions about flower pots with saucer
Can water be left standing in the saucer?
Preferably not. If the roots stand in water for a long time, they get too wet. After watering, check whether there’s still water in the saucer and pour it away. That way the roots get some air again.
Which size saucer fits my flower pot?
Choose a saucer whose inner size is slightly larger than the base of your pot. So measure the bottom of the pot, not the top rim.
Do I need a saucer for a pot with water reservoir?
Usually not indoors, if the pot has a drain plug. Keep it closed indoors, and the water stays in the pot. If the pot has a drain that can’t be closed, do put a saucer under it.
How do I prevent rings on my wooden floor or windowsill?
With a saucer under the pot, the excess water won’t end up on your floor or windowsill. Water slowly, so the saucer doesn’t overflow. Indoors, a pot with water reservoir or drainage system with a closed plug is also a good solution.
Can a plastic saucer go in the dishwasher?
Yes, it can. Do choose a programme of no more than 40 degrees. Washing by hand works fine too, with warm water, a dash of vinegar or green soap and a soft brush.
