Short Terra Cotta Training Pots
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Greg Brenden
Mame
Edro--azalea pots and/or bulb pots are the name these go by and are available at most regular nurseries and home improvement stores. No need to buy them at a bonsai nursery. Save that trip when they're ready for it
I prefer plastic pots myself because they eliminate the problems of low-fire clay pots; namely that the clay isn't completely vitrified when low-fired and the clay pot absorbs moisture and holds it too long when wet conditions (rainy) persist. And when weather turns hot and dry, the pot sucks moisture from the roots and requires additional watering. This can make watering difficult when weather conditions are changeable. If you use plastic, you're not fighting the pot. Plus, low-fire terra cotta pots can crack easily if they are frozen when wet. Hope you can make sense of what I'm trying to say
I prefer plastic pots myself because they eliminate the problems of low-fire clay pots; namely that the clay isn't completely vitrified when low-fired and the clay pot absorbs moisture and holds it too long when wet conditions (rainy) persist. And when weather turns hot and dry, the pot sucks moisture from the roots and requires additional watering. This can make watering difficult when weather conditions are changeable. If you use plastic, you're not fighting the pot. Plus, low-fire terra cotta pots can crack easily if they are frozen when wet. Hope you can make sense of what I'm trying to say
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good_ol_jr77
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IIIROYIII
Sapling
i purchased mine at bonsaimonk
you may have to call to get them however, I've never seen them on the website.
I think weetree may have better prices on them, but i didn't want to deal with shipping
you may have to call to get them however, I've never seen them on the website.
I think weetree may have better prices on them, but i didn't want to deal with shipping
Klytus
Omono
Over here they all read 'Made in Italy',it used to be they were plain but recently these crocks have had simple decoration.
Here are some Half pots.
http://www.cactusjungle.com/terracotta.html
Here are some Half pots.
http://www.cactusjungle.com/terracotta.html
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edro
Yamadori
Cool, thanks for the replies!
I also didn't really think about the wicking power in summer.
Is it really that much worse than standard unglazed pots or wooden grow boxes?
I make wooden grow boxes now, but I thought about using these terra cotta pots because the wooden boxes are horrible looking after a few months. Maybe I should stop using cheap scrap pine, but their cost is why I use them.
These terra cotta pots are just as cheap and look a lot better.
I guess I could use mica pots too.
I also didn't really think about the wicking power in summer.
Is it really that much worse than standard unglazed pots or wooden grow boxes?
I make wooden grow boxes now, but I thought about using these terra cotta pots because the wooden boxes are horrible looking after a few months. Maybe I should stop using cheap scrap pine, but their cost is why I use them.
These terra cotta pots are just as cheap and look a lot better.
I guess I could use mica pots too.
nip
Yamadori
Is there some sort of coating that could be placed on the outside of the pots to prevent wicking? My pots are already drying out fast
Victrinia Ridgeway
Omono
Not to distract Edro... but that isn't your tree is it? It's Rob's isn't it? (aka. october)
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edro
Yamadori
I just saw the pic in another thread.
I have no idea whose it is.
Klytus
Omono
Yes there is a substance that can be painted on to prevent wicking,it's the glaze applied prior to firing.
These glazed halfpots when available to buy in the British Isles all seem to originate from South East Asia and have a creamy oatmeal coloured clay,one or two large drainage holes and rustic glazes.
I suspect container loads arrive in many diverse ports.
Usually they have a name vaguely Indochinese or somesuch,good for Bulb,Cactus,Bonsai and even Primula.
I suspect beeswax or pine resin could be used to interupt wicking,but it's a guess.
Garden Centers must be restocking so now's the time to strike.
These glazed halfpots when available to buy in the British Isles all seem to originate from South East Asia and have a creamy oatmeal coloured clay,one or two large drainage holes and rustic glazes.
I suspect container loads arrive in many diverse ports.
Usually they have a name vaguely Indochinese or somesuch,good for Bulb,Cactus,Bonsai and even Primula.
I suspect beeswax or pine resin could be used to interupt wicking,but it's a guess.
Garden Centers must be restocking so now's the time to strike.
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ChristianDGreat
Shohin
Anyone still now where to buy this low profiled Japanese Terra Cotta pots?
atlarsenal
Omono
Japanese Tokoname Training and Grow Pots
Tokoname grow pots imported from Japan. These low clay pots are specially made to encourage a spreading root structure. For many reasons, they are particularly suited for pre-bonsai. Round pots are better for developing an even root structure. Plastic pots are not as stable as clay, so every...
mwar15
Omono
Wingert’s were selling on the FB auction 10-15$/ea
BonjourBonsai
Chumono
I use these and drill lots more holes in the bottom:
Forsoothe!
Imperial Masterpiece
Or just search terracotta bulb pot.
penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
I get the 8 inch ones at Lowes for $6 +. Bought some last week. Bought some last year as well.
mwar15
Omono
Look on FB market place or CL, I have good luck with that or garage sales
penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
I have been using these for well over 30 years. They used to be fairly common at garden centers. I never had to drill extra holes in them. If there was ever a problem with drainage it was because mix wasn't right or that it broke down.
Colorado
Masterpiece
Not for drainage, for tie-down wires. Much more secure than trying to tie-down through the single center hole.
