Name: Elaine Sarasota, Fl The one constant in life is change
Terracotta pots do lose water faster than a plastic or ceramic pot, as well. Especially if the sun's on them. Even if you set the terracotta pot inside a lighter colored pot, that would keep the root ball cooler and it would lose less moisture.
Elaine
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