{"id":11566,"date":"2020-01-23T11:00:05","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T17:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/b48db82f22.nxcli.net\/?p=11566"},"modified":"2025-02-19T08:55:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T14:55:34","slug":"terracotta-vs-ceramic-pots-which-is-better-for-your-houseplants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/terracotta-vs-ceramic-pots-which-is-better-for-your-houseplants\/","title":{"rendered":"Terracotta vs. Ceramic Pots: Which is Better for Your Houseplants?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Terracotta and ceramic are two of the most common planter materials around. While they have a lot in common, they do have specific differences that make certain plants better suited to one or the other. Let\u2019s take a look at the features, benefits, and drawbacks of both of these popular pots, along with some gorgeous houseplants that work well in each.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Team Terracotta<\/b><\/h2>\n

Terracotta is easily the most recognizable material in the world of plant pots. You\u2019ve probably seen hundreds of these rust-colored clay pots<\/a><\/strong> over the years. However, despite how common they are, terracotta pots aren\u2019t necessarily the ideal living situation for all plants. The reasons someone might <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> choose a terracotta planter<\/a> <\/strong>are the same reasons someone else might need one; they\u2019re made from a porous material, which means they let more moisture and more air pass through, and they come with at least one big drainage hole in the bottom.<\/span> Plants who are on \u201cteam terracotta\u201d are those that rely on these features to control moisture in the soil. Most houseplants are better off too dry than too wet, and these pots are made to prevent roots for sitting in standing water. For plants that come from arid climates, excellent drainage is non-negotiable.<\/span> Here are a few members of \u201cteam terracotta\u201d:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n