I do believe that once you get to a big pot size, say over 10", plastic is better. I know, I know. I dislike plastic in general. It ruined soda, has chemicals, doesn't decompose. I know.
Here's my argument: The big terracotta pots have there own needs. They want water and have temperature issues. The pot will actually absorb the water and take it from the soil and the plant. I am challenged with the task of keeping the pot watered enough that the plant gets what it needs. I tend to be a once a week waterer. I keep most of my plants in a room with my turtle tank so the room is pretty humid. The big pots will still dry out though. So the watering schedule can be affected. It is a little much to be taking care of a pot too. Soaking the pot becomes an issue when they are heavy. It makes it difficult when there is water left in the saucer that must be emptied. I always try not to move the climbing plants too often. They always loses leaves and break when you move them. The porous pots will also absorb the minerals from foods. This makes me worry that the plant might be shortchanged. I am always worried about over feeding and underfeeding.
That is why plastic is better for big plants. Sometimes it is easier to just deal with the plant alone. Once you get into the big sizes plants have so much to say on there own, the terracotta pots just hold up the conversation.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
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