Although the air permeability and drainage of traditional plastic flower pots are relatively poor, many improvements have emerged in modern design. For example, air permeability and drainage are increased by setting drainage holes at the bottom of the planter and laying ceramic grains or gravel. In addition, the market has also seen the emergence of green mountain pots, root-control pots and other special designs of plastic flower pots, which retain the advantages of plastic materials, while also taking into account the need for air permeability and drainage.

Some plastic planters are made of environmentally friendly materials, such as biodegradable plastics. These materials can quickly decompose into organic matter in nature after disposal, reducing the impact on the environment. Although most of the plastic flower pots on the market are still made of traditional plastic, but the emergence of environmentally friendly biodegradable products undoubtedly provides a new direction for the future development of plastic flower pots.