They look like real pots; they feel like real pots & they last like real pots but these Biodegradable Vipots are made from totally natural ingredients & will completely break down once broken cracked or planted out. Environmentally friendly the pots are manufactured from natural resources utilising the husk fibre of annual crops including coconut shell & grain husks. Above ground as long as it remains intact you can expect 3-5 years service from your Vipot but when broken they will biodegrade in 9-18 months. Form a queue gardeners both of an organic persuasion & otherwise!