Which terracotta pot should you choose for a Mediterranean plant?

Mediterranean plants—olive trees, citrus trees, laurels, lavender, rosemary...—share a strong character, a simple beauty, and a high resistance to heat. To properly accommodate them, they need a suitable terracotta pot, which is both aesthetic, breathable, and stable.

At Poterie Ravel, our natural clay pots are ideal for Southern plants. Handmade in our workshops in Aubagne, they allow the roots to breathe and the moisture to regulate naturally—valuable qualities in hot or sunny regions.

In our collection, several models are particularly well-suited to Mediterranean plants:

1. Smooth Cycas Pot

• Style: Sleek and contemporary.
• Features: Available in various sizes (from 35 to 120 cm in height), this collarless pot is ideal for olive trees, citrus, or palm trees. Its simple shape enhances the plant without overpowering it.
• Visual Effect: Harmoniously integrates into modern or traditional gardens.

2. Rinceaux Pot

• Style: Classic with a Florentine touch.
• Features: Adorned with sculpted garlands, this pot is available in diameters ranging from 25 to 100 cm. It is perfectly suited for laurels, lemon trees, or boxwood.

3. Cactus Pot

• Style: Simple and rounded.
• Features: With its soft lines and no collar, this pot is ideal for plants like lavender, rosemary, or agaves. Available in heights from 35 to 57 cm.
• Visual Effect: Brings an authentic Mediterranean touch to your space.

4. Jac Pot

• Style: Design by Tristan Auer.
• Features: This pot comes in two sizes, 70 cm and 50 cm in height. It is perfect for large plants like olive trees or citrus. Its contemporary design makes it a centerpiece.
• Visual Effect: Ideal for modern settings or architecturally designed spaces. Slightly retro, very French Riviera.

You can also make a selection from the jar collections for your climbing or hanging plants. They bring a historical Provençal or Mediterranean touch.

Remember: for Mediterranean plants, prefer a pot with a good diameter and pierced at the bottom to avoid excess water. And always leave a little space so the plant can grow.