aeration containers for palms..........

[trioderob]

here is a product that I am going to try with young palms.

it may be a better option than a plastic pot

take a look and any comments ?

aeration containers:

where to order:

http://www.homeharvest.com/containergardensmartpots.htm

here is the story :

http://www.smartpots.com/why-better

Edited May 10, 2010 by trioderob

[Rafael]

[Tyrone]

They do look interesting. Black plastic is not a natural container for roots.

Best regards

Tyrone

[sick1166]

i use the grow bags but a brand called jackpot amazing results and growth plus my palms and plants dont blow over

[Kathryn]

I don't have any experience with these (never even heard of them), but aeration is better than not. Over the years I've found that potted palms grow (and survive) much better in terra cotta pots than in plastic/foam and glazed pots. Of course it also leads to more water loss so be sure to monitor the soil moisture.

[trioderob]

so far the dypsis ambositrae that I just got from Phil

is looking real happy in the aeration container.

I think these are going to prove out to be a great product

for young palms.

[Gallop]

I planted up all my palms this spring with these from 5gal to 100gal "smart pots", so far so good.

[cfkingfish]

I think that, under perfect conditions, this container would be a great idea. If you have the right amount of water going in, you can now have more roots moving around. This is usually not the case though. I have seen these pots used at a fruit nursery, and they have a few problems. One is they rip if you are going to try and pick them up and move them around a lot. Water will transpire faster, meaning over there where water is expensive, you will be paying for more. Also aeration can cause for weeds to grow on the sides of the pots, a lot of people learn this the hard way. Maybe these are better.

[trioderob]

I think that, under perfect conditions, this container would be a great idea. If you have the right amount of water going in, you can now have more roots moving around. This is usually not the case though. I have seen these pots used at a fruit nursery, and they have a few problems. One is they rip if you are going to try and pick them up and move them around a lot. Water will transpire faster, meaning over there where water is expensive, you will be paying for more. Also aeration can cause for weeds to grow on the sides of the pots, a lot of people learn this the hard way. Maybe these are better.

but in general did the plants grow faster in these pots ?