Both vases and vases can be made of terracotta.
While the terms “pot” and “pot” tend to be used interchangeably when referring to a growing container, there are some differences between the two. The pot is usually round, made of a clay material, and has no drainage holes in the bottom. A pot is usually rectangular, made from a variety of different materials, and has holes for drainage.
Vases and vases can be made from the same materials, and many vases are made from clay, stone, terracotta, and other materials commonly associated with vases. Planters, on the other hand, can be made of iron or metal, but anything made of wood, plastic, or fiberglass is generally considered a planter. A good rule of thumb when it comes to distinguishing between planters and pots is that if you can theoretically cook over a fire, it’s a pot.
It can be difficult to tell the difference between planters and pots based solely on the finish. Both can be enameled or not. Vases are generally designed to withstand outdoor conditions, while vases are primarily for decoration and can crack under harsh conditions.
Pots are generally considered round, although square pots do exist. Planters are usually long, narrow and rectangular, although they are also made in round and square shapes. Hanging baskets and cones are considered planters, not pots.
Gardeners use the term “pot” when referring to the process of transferring small seedlings to rectangular plastic plants, but these plants are considered planters, not pots. Adding to the confusion, there are a large number of garden catalogs, publications, and garden suppliers that use “planters and pots” in their descriptions of similar products.
Drainage holes are the best way to differentiate planter pots, although garden supply companies often add a hole or plug to the bottom of pots to make them more versatile. A pot is not necessarily designed to hold a growing plant, hence the lack of holes, although it is common for gardeners to place a pot within a pot. The holes in the planters indicate that they are specially designed for growing plants. They also tend to have more plant-friendly forms. Some pots even have self-generating capabilities, with built-in reservoirs designed to collect water and slowly disperse it back to the roots.
