See Pests and Diseases . Mix several sizes, shapes and colours all in the same container for a variety of distinctive looks. Have fun with your container garden. Try a spike of dracaena in the centre, surround with geraniums and fill in the rim with a trailing vinca which will spill over the edge. Choose plants with similar sun needs when combining together in a container.
Balanced proportion can affect plant growth.
Trunks should be straight and plants shouldn't have twisted, slanted or deformed stems. Avoid plants that have major limbs that are missing or broken.