The absorbent nature of clay is one of the many terra cotta pot benefits .
They can help prevent over watering and root rot.
They get darker because theyre quickly absorbing excess water.
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Hannah Street is the co-founder of Oasis Plant Shop in Dallas, Texas.
The root of a plant really does like airflow.
They dont want to be constricted and sometimes glazed pottery restricts that airflow.
Hannah Street is the co-founder of Oasis Plant Shop in Dallas, Texas.
Plants thrive so well in terra cotta because theyre a natural material.
And because almost all terra cotta pots come with drainage, its even harder to add too much water.
And terracotta, thats just standard in terracotta pots.
Ive been doing this, 15, 16 years and terra cotta pots are just the best.
Its complete with a drainage hole and saucer.
Its also great for potting any plant that youd just like to have sit a bit higher up.
It also comes with a drainage hole to help prevent overwatering.
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Hannah Street is the co-founder of Oasis Plant Shop in Dallas, Texas.
