You could be seriously drying out your soil.
“The small soil space and the construction of the pot mean the container stores very little moisture.“
However, not all plant pots are created equal. Some retain heat more than others, making them especially tough on your soil during a heatwave. Terracotta plant pots are great at staying warm, which is why they were used for that viral TikTok candle/plant pot heating hack ., meaning they absorb water and can appear to “drink” it. This can actually be handy for typical UK weather, as they can prevent oversaturation.
But in a heatwave, especially if they’re unsealed, the material can cause significant water loss. “It allows for quick evaporation, meaning plants will dry out much more quickly,”
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