black pots outdoors?

nick the sick maniac

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2009

• #1

my plants are planted in black pots and the pots get really hot during the day. is this bad for the roots?

 

KaleoXxX

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2009

• #2

probably, id transplant to dif pots

 

Space Angel

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2009

• #3

KaleoXxX said:

probably, id transplant to dif pots

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I put mine in holes and leave the top of them 2'' from the ground

 

Hodgegrown

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2009

• #4

nick the sick maniac said:

my plants are planted in black pots and the pots get really hot during the day. is this bad for the roots?

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YES! Get a can of paint or wrap them in burlap and wet in the am and when dried..

 

nick the sick maniac

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2009

• #5

thanks for the answers. just got done painting the outside of the pots white.

 

DMG3528

Well-Known Member

• Jul 27, 2009

• #6

I have black pots outside as well.
I have to water twice a day to keep them going.
But they are very nice.

 

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lawrence talbot

Member

• Jul 27, 2009

• #7

yeah just keep them swamped thats all..when it is above 95