Terracotta VS Plastic Pots (and everything in between)

In this video I discuss in depth plant pots of all shapes, sizes, and material. The right pots are vital for your plants longevity and happiness, but also yours. Plants live in our space as our companion and decor, therefore having the right pot will elevate our experience with houseplants.

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[pudgyplanter]

"Propagate your mistakes"... should be a bumper sticker!

[rsmith]

Congratulations on your channel. I find that you are one of the best channels. Much love from North Carolina, USA.

[lucyzulick]

My older plants are in terracotta, because 20 years ago it was more cheap. The younger or with less than 15 years are in big or medium plastic or cement pots. I don't see any difference, but once I've tried to move an older to a plastic pot and she was not doing well, so I had to take her back to the terracotta pot. I don't buy too much, cause I don't have money lol So I rescue plants from lots of different places, - ppl don't care much about plants, they just put them off to garbages and streets - so, I take them and bring home and make sure that they will get their best, as long as I can. Ty for the information, buddy. (=

[gordoncaldwell]

Actually, it is not surprising that you have reached 30K. Your videos are very well done and very helpful. Many YouTube video makers talk so much about themselves but you talk as a teacher.

[NormaTu]

OMG I loved the cheat sheet at 11:40 on which plants specifically enjoy Terra Cotta vs Plastic pots. That was super duper helpful for me thank you for such an amazing, extensive video explaining things so well! Great work on this video!

[marialeilanilindt]

i drolled from the beauty and joy if your plants.. they were given sonmuch love🙏☘️🥰ty

[terracottaplantas]

I prefer terracotta pots, because I have my plants inside and I don’t need to be concerned to overwater them. Also I love the color and texture.

[dougd]

I do favour terracotta pots....saves me from drowning my plants.
I noticed after you mentioned it that both my Alocasias are still in their plastic nursery pots, and doing well over winter. So ill make sure I keep them in the plastic in the future repots.

Love watching ur videos!

[bryantherocker]

Terracotta Pots have that old school, rustic, backyard gardener look :) ... love this video.

[mtilford]

What a great video! Much better than TV! Everything you say about your amazing plants and pots is interesting. Here in UK we are being encouraged to re-use any garden plastic instead of sending it to landfill. A big move to recyle the plastic too. However most recycling plants cannot recognise black plastic so that goes to landfill for ever. The industry is using different colours so the pots are recognised and can be recyled. Also they are using different material for the pots e.g. bamboo, already recycled plastic and coir products. These will obviously break down after a few years but are much better for the planet! I love your collection of pots! Good frostproof terracotta is very expensive here in England so I have to put my empty ones in the shed or garage for the winter. Outside ones with plants in can be bubbled wrapped or similar. One last thing - to make sure the inner pot doesn't touch the bottom of its cachepot, I stand it on plastic milk bottle tops. Saves it standing in water.

[bevwootton]

I just discovered you and have spent a lovely long afternoon enjoying your comedy, your expertise, and mostly your awesome passion for plants. I grow Hoyas orchids and alocasias in Canada, it is a challenge as the indoor heating is hard on my babies, but I never stop growing. I love just absolutely love your cache and terracotta pots. Keep your videos coming, your are such a bright star, rock star!

[MeAndMyPokok]

My goodness... Your plant collection is awesome. So much information gathered. Even though this video is 3 years old, it's still relevant in 2024. Hugs from Malaysia 🌿💚

[jjeanneification]

You are a treasure. I thoroughly enjoyed your information and excitement for plants, planting and the pots they grow in.

[Thinkforyourselves]

You “had me” till you said watering your plants in the morning, is better than coffee. Can’t agree with you there!! 😆😉❤️

[samanthamadison]

Once again, I just love your videos. So enjoyable, entertaining, interesting and knowledgeable. The captions also make me 🤣😂🤣

[topiz]

Finally! I didn't even know that a 45 minutes pot video was necessary, but thank goodness! Would you make a full sun hanging/trailing plants? I've been searching for some videos and it's a struggle. Congrats on the 30k subscribers!

[jaszz]

You are so generous with your knowledge! Thank you Sean!

[greenleaves]

I been itching to go pot shopping since last week, but I still need to recover from this virus. I💗 love, love, love terracotta pots🤗. This video makes me heal faster😂. Stay Safe Everyone😷

[maroberry]

I think you have way more pots than any of the pot seller/store I’ve ever visit🤣

[GlasshouseandGarden]

I prefer terracotta pots any day; they look so much more pleasing in my opinion, and worth the hassle of extra watering and cost. I don't agree it is 'ridiculous' to put a terracotta pot inside a cachet pot. I use a lot of plain terracotta pots for planting in and sometimes place them inside a cachet pot for a change, or decoration, or to protect the surface the pot stands on. Terracotta feels a natural extension to the soil the plant is in and I prefer managing my plants in them. A great video, thank you.