How to Stop Terracotta Pots from Cracking
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Terracotta pots fit into most gardens, so it's unfortunate that they are prone to crack when it gets cold. Helen gives you her top tips to help prevent this in our video.
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Thank you. Beautiful pots too!
Can applying oil on concrete pots will help preventing cracking too? Thank you!
Do you have to clean the oil off before using it as a planter?
Can you put a coating of vegetable oil on the inside also !!
What the name of black waterproofing?
I use a rubber sealant in spray can form. I've heard some rubber seal brands come in a can to brush on. I found mine on road trip through New Mexico. It's called: "Tom, Dick & Harry's World's Finest Flexible Rubberized Sealer"
I have a cheap pot made in China that cracked indoors.
Can you not just put a clear water proof on them to stop water entering the pot altogether. They do not need to be porous after all as they have a hole in to let out water. By the way I mean inside the pot as well.
In my experience, I've had pots that were fully sealed all around end up cracking and spalling too, so I'm honestly not sure if it's better.
Plus, depending on the plant that's in the terracotta pot and your conditions, you may actually want the pot to be porous. I grow plants that are sensitive to root rot in terracotta. I find that my herbs like sage and rosemary do much better. You should, of course, always also use quick-draining soil, but the terracotta is extra helpful, especially in the rainier times of the year.
Thanks for the info. Will try!
What is the name of the tree in your pot? It’s beautiful!❤
Desi pots hind made available here