Why does my planter not have a drainage hole?Updated 2 years ago

Our line of earthenware planters includes options both with and without drainage holes.

Most of our small and medium plants ship in their nursery grow pot to allow for a safe ride to your doorstep. Added bonus: grow pots have drainage holes so you don’t have to be as mindful when you water. They also give you the ability to use decorative planters that don’t have holes—à la cachepot. The decorative planter serves as a saucer, catching excess water that drains out.

If you choose a mini or x-small plant that ships potted, and your planter does not have a drainage hole, know our team has taken extra precautions to make sure that your plant is potted properly with a generous layer of lava rocks before the potting mix, to aid in proper water management. Lava rocks allow excess water to pool at the bottom of a planter, away from your plant’s roots, thus reducing the risk of root rot.

Tip: when watering your plant, add no more than 1/3 of the planter’s volume in water, to avoid overwatering. Best practice is to feel the potting mix a few inches down first, and only water if the mix is dry.