Clay or plastic

[katrina]

Originally Posted by Suzanne17

I much prefer clear plastic so I can see roots and media. Also, I'm a bit of an over-waterer. I've heard others who tend to underwater like clay pots because they retain water.

Actually, it's just the opposite. Clay will "breath" so it dries faster than plastic. The "breathability" of clay allows the inside to dry out more evenly than what would happen in plastic. Clay is better for that but plastic is great for people who overwater...if they use clear plastic...because it allows them to see condensation w/in the pot so they can better tell when it's time to water vs waiting a bit longer.

I prefer clay for anything that likes to dry between waterings and/or those plants that are large and top heavy and plastic for anything that likes to have more consistent moisture.