Do the larger more expensive pot sizes really make any difference?
- Redgum Nursery
- Jul 12
- 1 min read
Buying larger post size plants is more expensive and if eventually you the same result is it really worth paying more.
What pot size plants do you really need. Well it depends on your budget and patience.
Plants larger pot size plants like 8in/200mm, or 300mm will give you a more advanced and larger plant to start with. It helps create more of an instant hedge effect and the plants will often settle in and start growing faster.

Pot size | Advantages | Disadvantages | Liters of soil/root ball | Average Price |
100mm |
| Not the best value for money | 0.5l | $5 each or $100 for tray for 20 |
140mm/6in | 1.55l | $11 | ||
180mm/7in | 3.3l | $15 | ||
200mm/8in | 4.5l | $18 | ||
250mm | 8l | $40 | ||
300mm |
|
| 14L | $65 |


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