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BigWaveDave

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I was just curious if anyone has found an advantage to using clay pots over the black plastic ones.  Do plants grow faster in clay pots?  I know that the temperatures in the black plastic pots can fluctuate a lot, and get very hot.  Clay pots would be better insulated, so maybe the temperatures would not fluctuate so much.  Any thoughts?

David Vogelsang

OC, California

Zone 10a

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Persoanlly, I like the black growers pots, because when it comes time to plant, it'll easily cut off with a knife. No root damage, easy on the palm. Plus I think they don't retain moisture as long - quick draining. They have their drainage holes on the side and not the bottom.

Just my thoughts.

Scott

San Fernando Valley, California

Sunset Climate Zone 18

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I have found that depends on the type of plant to be planted. I use both clay and plastic, the latter just as a temporary placeholder to place a plant while it's growing (almost all of my collection).

Plastic retains water at the bottom third for some reason, even with good draining holes. If the plant has thirsty roots, plastic is the way to go. On the other hand, clay acts like a sponge and does not allow the soil to stay too wet. If the plant is prone to root rot (like some conifers), clay works best. But for most palms plastic is not a problem.

Frank

 

Zone 9b pine flatlands

humid/hot summers; dry/cool winters

with yearly freezes

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Dear BigWave Dave  :)

i have used clay pots,cement pots,porceline

decorative pots & the plastic pots & plastic

container barrels.

My observation is that pots are best for palms upto

3 to 4 years,after that they crack gently due to

excess roots,then the next stage will be cement or

concreate pots.this will hold the palms for many

years to come.

and as for plastic & porceline the water does not get

easily dry-up which is very necessary for our humid

climate,while this is not a problem with terracota or

cement pots the entire body of the pot is very porous,

and even assist cooling the roots in hot seasons.

in plastic pots i have lost few varities during mansoon

rains.

some photos for your idea !

Love,

Kris.

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I think plastic pots are fine for plants that are going to go in the ground when they are large enough.  I prefer clay for my palms as they are going to stay potted and the adavantage of the soil not staying to wet and generally staying warmer, on average, in cooler weather is beneficial to most palms.  That said, I am starting to switch to plastic, because, especially as the palms become bigger, clay pots in the sizes I will need are either not available or extremely expensive.  I am also using plastic for germination and seedlings, as I want the moisture level to stay fairly consistent without the need to apply water frequently.  I will probably stick with clay for smaller or less rooty species, when they reach their final pot size, assuming they don't require too large a pot.

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