How To Choose Best Pots For Outdoor Plants

For a gardener every plant, flower even a single branch of a tress are an apple of gardener’s eyes. He takes care of all the plants he grow with love, he always make sure about each and everything about their plants health whether they are inside or outside the house.

If we talk about indoor plants we found various methods to take care of them we often plant them in various types of pots such as fancy or as per thier requirement too.But sometimes we forget about outdoor plants we just plant them in any pot and keep them as it is,this may leads to a reason that they are not growing properly.

Your plants or flowers deserves to be kept in a good quality pot,now you must be thinking how to choose a pot for outdoor so stick to the article i will let you know how to pick best pots for outdoor plants.

What Pots To Use For Outdoor Plants?

It doesn't matter how small, big, lightweight, or heavy the container is, it should have openings at the bottom so that water can flow out.Poor drainage can cause roots to drown and ultimately kill a plant.Any type of pot can be used,but Pots can be of any material, but Terracotta, glazed,clay or plastic pots are considered the best pots for outdoor plants.

Terracotta Pot-Terracotta pots are found throughout our house.I love thier natural look and the smell they create after a rain not only a nice smell infact they create patina too It is actually mineral deposits that are pulled through the walls of the pots that cause the patina.There is no harm in leaving it on or washing it off with soap and water.

Here are some benefits of terracotta pot for plants-

1.Terracotta's porous nature allows air and water to flow through the walls, preventing soil disease and root rot.

2.Terracotta pots can be used for indoor as well as outdoor container gardening.

3.Cacti, succulents, and other plants that prefer drier soil do well in Terracotta containers.

4.Terracotta is ideal for colder climates.By drawing the water out of the soil, the walls of the pots help the soil dry faster.

5.They are available at cheap price

6.They form a beautiful patina with age, which only gets better.

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Glazed pots-The movement of air leads to stronger roots and healthier plants However, clay also wicks away moisture, making ceramic pots a better choice if you tend to overwater or if your plants prefer dry soil

Clay pots-They gives a comfy and healthy environments around the plants,Air and moisture can penetrate the sides of the pot because of the porosity of clay.The fine roots found at the soil's edge utilize moisture and air.Besides acting as a wick, clay pots can also help remove excess moisture from soil.

Plastic pots-Plastic pots are flexible and strong in nature,they do not absorb water and keeps plants moist moreover,plants in clay pots needs more water than in plastic pots.Here are some more benefits of plastic pots.

1.Control leads to better results.. Gardeners love plastic pots because they're lightweight....

2. their Design are Flexible and Fuels Innovation. ...

3. They are Easy to Maintain. ...

4. A wide selection of plastic pots to choose from.

5. Investing wisely.

Faqs

1.Do plants grow better in plastic or ceramic pots?

Root growth is stimulated by air movement, which results in healthier plants.Additionally, clay wicks moisture out of soil, so ceramic pots are a better choice if you tend to overwater or if your plants prefer dry soil.This also means plants in ceramic pots require more water than those in plastic pots.

2.Which is better grow bags or pots?

Plastic pots can get quite hot in direct sunlight and in the heat of summer.Since they are not breathable, they trap all the heat, which may cause your plants to cook.By allowing air to circulate, grow bags regulate the temperature.They allow heat to escape from all sides.

Conclusion-i hope you have discovered enough about terracotta,clay,glazed and plastic.You can go with any of these pots as per your plants need but i will suggest you to go with wether terracotta or plastic pots as they are more convinient.

Thank you for the reading!

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