The presentation of Fūkiran is extremely important to the Japanese.  Although the plants are grown in plastic or clay pots, when exhibited they are transferred to these elegant handmade and handpainted  clay pots.  They traditionally have 3 feet, a large diameter drainage hole, and come in various sizes.  These pots are made by artisans in Japan, and are often signed by the artist.  Each pot can be expensive, sometimes more than the cost of the plant!

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