Does plant growth depend on the size of the pot?

I have a small plant like marigolds sprouting in my pot, it's pretty small, will it grow smaller due to space? If I were to grow one on a bigger pot, same amount of seeds, will it grow bigger due to space?





Also haha can I grow a sunflower on the small pot?





I live in the city, so no backyards or gardening available at all.

Does plant growth depend on the size of the pot?
For the most part, bigger pot, bigger plant. Even a giant sunflower will grow in a small pot but in miniature. RScott
Reply:The size of the pot will in some ways determine the size of the plant. The root system of a plant is obviously limited to the amount of room available, and the size of the root system is directly related to the size of the plant.





A plant can't grow any larger than it would be naturally able to grow, though, so if it has gotten the largest it should normally be able to get, then giving it more room to grow won't usually make it grow more.
Reply:[edit] Pot types and sizes


Proper pot size is an important factor to consider. A pot that is too large will cause root disease because of the excess moisture retained in the soil, while a pot that is too small will restrict a plant's growth. Generally, a plant can stay in the same pot for two or so years. Pots come in a variety of types as well, but usually can be broken down into two groups: porous and non-porous. Porous pots are usually clay and are highly recommended because they provide better aeration as air passes laterally through the sides of the pot. Non-porous pots such as glazed or plastic pots tend to hold moisture longer and restrict airflow. Another needed feature is drainage holes. Usually pots come with holes in the bottom to allow excess water to flow out of the soil which helps to prevent root rot. If a pot does not have drainage holes, it is best to double pot that plant so the inner pot can be lifted out and the excess water accumulated in the bottom of the outer pot can be removed. Wash old pots thoroughly in a dishwasher or by hand to kill any bacteria that may remain.





exerpt above from this URL - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houseplant
Reply:Not necessarily, there are several things to check for when asking this question.


1. are you feeding the new est. plan the right fertilizer


2. Is the soil pH. level too high or low.


3.Is the plant receiving the right amount of water, and sun.


4. Is the water able to drain, standing water Will rot the root


5.Make sure there is enough room for the roots in the pot.


If this help let me know
Reply:when they out grow the pot they will die or stop


growing.
Reply:your plant first needs to develop a root system in order for it to grow it should grow in a smaller pot in order for it to develop a healthy root system when a plant becomes root bound it should be changed to a new pot no more than then two inches bigger than than the previous pot and remember marigolds are an annual plant what you need to do is take off the dead blooms store in a cool dry place and plant again next spring in order to place your plants on the fire escape as i am also from the city i know about growing from a fire escape you must wait for the right temp as the cold will kill seedlings I'm sorry in order for you to know if your plant is root bound the roots will start to show at the holes on the bottom
Reply:Well sometimes it depends on it because if the roots don't have enough space it wont be able to grow very large. So if you put it in a larger pot, it will more than likely grow bigger. And I'm pretty sure id say about 97% positive that you can grow a sunflower in a small pot. Hope this helps.
Reply:Yes it does make a difference in the size of your plants. Plants will get pot bound. Which means the roots will grow in and around the pot keeping the plant from growing taller.





The sunflower will grow in a small pot if you buy a dwarf size sunflower. Good luck.