A  Pots and Vases flowerpot, planter, planterette or plant pot, is a container in which flowers and other plants are cultivated and displayed. Historically, and still to a significant extent today, they are made from plain terracotta with no ceramic glaze, with a round shape, tapering inwards Flowerpots. Flowerpots have a number of uses such as transporting plants to new locations, starting seeds, patio and indoor cultivation of plants, and the growing of tender plants in colder regions. Pots and Vases is a container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers while planter is a box or pot for plants, usually large and standing on the floor.