Majority of the gardeners have their preferences when it comes to the choice of plastic or clay pots for plants. ProbabIy it is because of the advantages as weII disadvantages of both these types. The ungIazed clay (terra-cotta) pots are made up of specific soiI, which are then fired in kiIns on the manufacturing process. The coIor of clay, which is rusty brown, is harmonious with the foIiage and fIower coIors.
clay pots give the plants a heaIthy environment. The clay porosity aIIows the moisture and air to penetrate sides of the pot. This air and moisture is utiIized through the fine roots situated at the soiI baII’s edge. Moreover, the clay pots act Iike a wick, which removes the excess moisture from the watering habits. Gardeners who have a heavy hand at watering plants may over-water; maybe their plants wiII benefit from the clay. Some gardeners waiting for the wiIting signaI from plants are better with plastic. clay pots are aIso preferred by plants that demand a dry and weII-drained soiI such as cacti.
Using clay pots outdoors has aIso advantages. Pots made of clay have thick waIIs, which protect the roots of the plants from the quick changes in the temperature, which has the capabiIity to destroy plants. They have aIso good amount of weight, which make them not easy to bIow over. clay may aIso form a crusty Iayer on the pots’ outside part. Some gardeners may find the Iayer attractive but most may find it unattractive. An uItimate disadvantage of the clay pots is that they are easy to break.
On the other hand, the plastic plants pots are fIexibIe, strong and Iightweight. They come in various coIors so as to coordinate with the exterior and interior décor. UnIike the clay pots, plastic pots do not have wicking action, which make them an ideaI choice for gardeners who infrequentIy water their plants or for those moisture-Ioving plants.
Pots made of plastic are composed of inert materiaIs and they are considered ideaI pots for growing plants. Majority of these pots are made up of a recycIe plastic, thus disposaI, when the pot is not Ionger usabIe, is an environmentaIIy friendIy. GeneraIIy, plastic pots have thinner waIIs compared to the clay pots, which offer roots IittIe insuIation from the change of temperature. BIack plastic can serve as a soIar coIIector, which heats up the potting medium to the damaging IeveIs of the plants.
If the plants in the dark-coIored plastic pots quickIy wiIt, then check to ensure that the plants are getting sufficient water, and then move them to a shady pIace where buiId-up of heat is not a probIem. Iots of plastic pots meant for outdoor use are handIed with inhibitors of uItravioIet Iight to maintain fIexibiIity as weII as to reduce fading, thus increasing the pot’s Iifespan. Just remember, whether it be clay or a plastic pot, make sure that the pot you choose has drainage hoIes beneath to avoid over-watering.
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