I have a pot that was made by a fellow in Miami. I think it is concrete. I
used it for a small F. nerifolia today.
But, when I picked it up it seemed hotter than a clay pot would.
Any opinions on this. Will the concrete stay hotter than clay? Will this
affect the F. nerifoila?
Billy on the Florida Space Coast
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In a message dated 5/14/2006 6:01:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,
GOPHERHILL@AOL.COM writes:
I have a pot that was made by a fellow in Miami. I think it is concrete. I
used it for a small F. nerifolia today.
But, when I picked it up it seemed hotter than a clay pot would.
Any opinions on this. Will the concrete stay hotter than clay? Will this
affect the F. nerifoila?
Billy:
I developed a Japanese Black pine many years ago in a concrete pot. It is
my recollection that it was noticeable warmer than my clay pots.
The thickness of the pots walls and base was greater than that of my
Japanese pots, and I remember attributing the heat to this characteristic (rightly
or wrongly).
I will conjecture that it will not damage your Ficus.
Cordially,
Michael Persiano
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Hi Billy-
In surfaces for patios and such, concrete tiles hold heat longer than
terracotta tiles-the same should hold true for pots. However, the
temperature on the outside of the pot is not necessarily the same as what's
next to the roots-if you are concerned, stick your finger down the soil side
of the pot and see how hot it is compared to a clay pot. Although, I've
noticed that my plants in the black plastic pots (yep I have those LOL) seem
to thrive better than the terracotta ones, and those black plasctic pots get
much hotter than the clay pots. It's probably because of the increased
moisture though. Plants thrive in those big concrete planters all over the
place around here...... as long as youre keeping an eye on the watering, the
concrete should be fine. :)
The only thing that would concern me with concrete and heat is if the pot
was freshly poured and still felt hot (without being in the sun).But you
bought the pot from someone that does them and they'd have let them cure
long enough (how long is enough I don't know myself LOL). :)
Susan
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Hi Billy-
In surfaces for patios and such, concrete tiles hold heat longer than
terracotta tiles-the same should hold true for pots. However, the
temperature on the outside of the pot is not necessarily the same as what's
next to the roots-if you are concerned, stick your finger down the soil side
of the pot and see how hot it is compared to a clay pot. Although, I've
noticed that my plants in the black plastic pots (yep I have those LOL) seem
to thrive better than the terracotta ones, and those black plasctic pots get
much hotter than the clay pots. It's probably because of the increased
moisture though. Plants thrive in those big concrete planters all over the
place around here...... as long as youre keeping an eye on the watering, the
concrete should be fine. :)
The only thing that would concern me with concrete and heat is if the pot
was freshly poured and still felt hot (without being in the sun).But you
bought the pot from someone that does them and they'd have let them cure
long enough (how long is enough I don't know myself LOL). :)
Susan
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