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title: "Found this new pot, it’s Terra cotta in a watering pot giving it a…"
description: "Found this new pot, it’s Terra cotta in a watering pot giving it a try for the first time. I think it may work but I’ve never used Terra cotta before. Any tips?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/10Y4uCKFwIT85wnCZQkyn4"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "RootHappy"
published: "2025-05-23T01:03:05.784383Z"
language: "en"
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# Found this new pot, it’s Terra cotta in a watering pot giving it a…

_Posted by RootHappy on 2025-05-23_

Found this new pot, it’s Terra cotta in a watering pot giving it a try for the first time. I think it may work but I’ve never used Terra cotta before. Any tips?

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## 1 comment

### JW commented on 2025-05-23

Yes. It stores water for a while, but doesn't slow release unless more water comes or it truly gets dry. Be sure that the soil is still getting wet underneath with a finger as otherwise the terracotta can be deceiving.

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