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title: "I have a few syngoniums in terracotta pots, but they have been drying…"
description: "I have a few syngoniums in terracotta pots, but they have been drying out superrrr quick. Do you guys recommend plastic instead? Thank you 🤩🩷"
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# I have a few syngoniums in terracotta pots, but they have been drying…

_Gepostet von Emily am 2026-01-02_

I have a few syngoniums in terracotta pots, but they have been drying out superrrr quick. Do you guys recommend plastic instead? Thank you 🤩🩷

## 2 Kommentare

### Whit\_Y kommentierte am 2026-01-02

Yes - terracotta wicks away the moisture which is ideal for cacti/ succulent but too much for our other plants. Pop them into plastic pots 🙂

#### Emily antwortete am 2026-01-03

Thank you so much!

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