Oval Unglazed Ceramic Bonsai Pot, Medium Quality - 25 X 20 X 9cm

These unglazed bonsai pots in various natural earthern colours and shapes are made by ceramic artists in the Yixing province of China. Each pot is moulded from clay sheets and finished by hand.

Why select this pot?

With conifers, unglazed pots are generally used. However unglazed pots can be found in different colour hues of clay. It is best to choose one which harmonizes well with the tree. Brown can be considered a universally acceptable colour as it is the colour of the earth.

Oval shaped pots are particularly suitable for deciduous species of bonsai. As far as styles go, the clump style and grove or forest styles work well when planted in oval shaped bonsai pots. Fruit bearing trees also look good in oval containers as do root over rock plantings.

A lip on the upper rim of the pot provides a feeling of stability, even when a strong tree is planted into it.

Feet with a cloud design make the pot appear older and more valuable. It also adds a degree of elegance to the bonsai tree planted into it.

Always keep in mind that the most important item is the tree and the pot must be subordinate to it. To read more about choosing a pot read this helpful guide.