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Indoors plants #932143

Asked May 18, 2026, 4:22 PM EDT

Are there any indoor plants that would do well in a pot that does not have a drainage hole?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

Although some gardeners have success growing houseplants in undrained pots, it risks overwatering (or underwatering, if someone is being too cautious with watering) the roots. If there is an undrained pot you'd like to use for aesthetic reasons (or for its weight, such as to keep a top-heavy plant more stable), then we recommend using a drained pot inside of it to actually grow the plant in.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 18, 2026, 4:54 PM EDT

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