What is Terracotta?
Terracotta pots are made from natural, porous clay. This porous nature means that moisture is released from the plant pot more quickly, preventing overwatering and soggy soil. For the most part, this is quite advantageous because overwatering is the most common cause of unhealthy or dying plants. However, some plants prefer their soil to be moist all the time making terracotta pot the perfect home for your plants.
The improved air circulation also helps to prevent heat stress in your plants. In places where summers can be scorching hot, making the switch to terracotta pots can make a huge difference! It’s like the difference between wearing breathable cotton or a full leather suit on a hot day - the breathable materials are much more comfortable!
What Plants Do Well In Terracotta Pots?
Plants that prefer their soil to dry out before watering are best-suited to this natural baked clay material. Some good contenders include:
- Cacti
- Succulents
- Orchids
- Peperomias
- Sansevierias
- Philodendrons
- Hoyas
- Pileas
- Bromeliads
What Plants Shouldn’t Go In Terracotta Pots?
Plants that prefer their soil to be consistently moist may not be suited to porous containers, as the soil will dry much more quickly. Try to avoid putting these plants in terracotta pots:
- Ferns
- Irises
- Cardinal Flowers
- Cannas
- Elephants Ears (Colocasia)
- Calla Lilies
- Creeping Jenny
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