Abstract: Using field investigation and questionnaire method to investigate the flower markets and the combined pot culture in public places in Beijing and Hohhot, we aim to provide references for the popularization of combined pot culture and the formation of combined pot culture with Chinese characteristics or regional characteristics. The results show that: common ornamental plants could be used in combined pot culture; on the basis of the investigation and summary of the previous study, combined pot culture are divided into 29 categories; the container’s material quality, form and shape are very diverse; the adornments include natural one and artificial one, but their application are limited. The results of questionnaire survey also show that consumers of the combined pot culture in Beijing and Hohhot are dominated by people of 20-35 years old, who usually prefer the herbaceous plants, showy flowers and succulent plants, and personalized ceramic containers are popular, and the decision to buy combined pot culture is depended on the plant conservation and the price. It is suggested to breed and develop rural flowering shrubs suitable for combined pot culture, strengthen the landscape design, develop convenient wall-mounted containers, and promote the knowledge of plant conservation.