Which pot/planter is best?

Medicated Bonsai · Oct 12, 2018

I was using 5 gallon fabric pots and started to notice some white mildew at the top (on the inside of the pot along the surface of the soil). I'm not sure if this is something to worry about? I'm debating on switching to air pots but one of the reviews states that soil constantly falls out the holes...has anyone used these before?

https://www.amazon.com/Superoots-Air-Pot-Equivalent-Propagation-Container/dp/B00DEQBCEU/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1539407318&sr=8-6&keywords=air+pot

Lucky Luke · Oct 12, 2018

Bill followed by Ben.

Serverchris · Oct 13, 2018

Is it actually mildew or salt build up? I hate the air pots.

coreywebster · Oct 13, 2018

I love cloth pots, only downside is watering slower.
But I have seen and heard good things about those air pots. Never used them though, don't like the price.

megrowweed · Oct 13, 2018

Can someone please help me out my plant is one week into flowering today i saw a root out the bottom and yellowing in my leaves does this mean it is root bound and should i transplant it or not?
i have uploaded a few pictures

hotrodharley · Oct 13, 2018

megrowweed said:
Can someone please help me out my plant is one week into flowering today i saw a root out the bottom and yellowing in my leaves does this mean it is root bound and should i transplant it or not?
i have uploaded a few pictures

Your pics or story don't say where it's yellowing. You don't say what kind of container.

megrowweed · Oct 13, 2018

hotrodharley said:
Your pics or story don't say where it's yellowing. You don't say what kind of container.

it's a 4 gallon clay pot and sorry for the picture quality but if you zoom you'll be able to tell

hotrodharley · Oct 13, 2018

megrowweed said:
it's a 4 gallon clay pot and sorry for the picture quality but if you zoom you'll be able to tell

Actually I can't with the blurple but with your container rootbound is a definite possibility. Leaf edges? Maybe phosphorus deficiency or nitrogen burn.

megrowweed · Oct 13, 2018

hotrodharley said:
Actually I can't with the blurple but with your container rootbound is a definite possibility. Leaf edges? Maybe phosphorus deficiency or nitrogen burn.

hopefully these will help

hotrodharley · Oct 13, 2018

megrowweed said:
hopefully these will help

Likely phosphorus deficiency.

megrowweed · Oct 13, 2018

hotrodharley said:
Likely phosphorus deficiency.

so it's not root bound?

hotrodharley · Oct 13, 2018

megrowweed said:
so it's not root bound?

In that pot it's possible . Use grow bags next time. 5 gallon minimum.

megrowweed · Oct 13, 2018

hotrodharley said:
In that pot it's possible . Use grow bags next time. 5 gallon minimum.

so do you think i should transplant it or leave it?

hotrodharley · Oct 13, 2018

megrowweed said:
so do you think i should transplant it or leave it?

I would transplant . Possibly why it's deficiency.

megrowweed · Oct 13, 2018

hotrodharley said:
I would transplant . Possibly why it's deficiency.

oh and i forgot to mention it's an auto and is transplant alright in flower?

Medicated Bonsai · Oct 13, 2018

Serverchris said:
Is it actually mildew or salt build up? I hate the air pots.

The color and texture makes me think it’s salt buildup, but I was doubting myself since it’s at the top of the pot. I wish I took some picture before I washed it.

coreywebster said:
I love cloth pots, only downside is watering slower.
But I have seen and heard good things about those air pots. Never used them though, don't like the price.

Yea, I feel the same way about price. I think it’s around $30 for a single 5 gallon

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