Introduction

If you’re trying to grow plants in clay pots, here are a few tips.

Use the right potting soil

The first step to growing plants in clay pots is selecting the right type of potting soil. Here are some tips for choosing the best possible option for your plant:

• Use a potting soil that drains well. Clay pots will retain moisture, so it’s important that any potting soil you choose drains well to prevent root rot. If the water doesn’t drain through easily after watering, look for another option or add more perlite or vermiculite to your existing mixture until it no longer retains water when you place it on a flat surface like a table or countertop (the excess should drip off).
• Use a pH-balanced potting mix with nutrients added if necessary. If your local area has alkaline soils with low levels of nitrogen and phosphorus (common in many areas), then select an organic fertilizer rich in these two nutrients; otherwise just use one without any added fertilizer unless specific instructions call for it because too much nutrition could be harmful rather than helpful during early growth stages.

Feed your plants

You can also use slow-release fertilizers that dissolve over time and don’t leach out of the soil. These will help your plants grow better and healthier by providing them with a constant source of nutrients throughout their growth cycle.

For best results, use a fertilizer that has a higher nitrogen content, but not too high; it should still contain some phosphorus and potassium as well.

Water when necessary

It’s a good idea to water your pots only when the soil is dry. If you have a moisture meter, this will be easy. Otherwise, just stick your finger into the soil to see if it’s dry or not. If you’re worried about overwatering and don’t want to spend money on a tool, here are some other options:

• Use a small opaque cup (like one from Starbucks) to measure how much water you need each time.
• Water once per day for every inch of plant height (in inches). So if you’re growing tomatoes in clay pots that are 12 inches tall, then pour 12 ounces of water into the pot every day.
• Every other day should be fine as long as there isn’t any rain in between those days—but keep an eye on things like humidity levels in your house and check back up on how much it has been raining outside since last time so that nobody gets confused!

Install a drainage system

If you’re growing plants in clay pots, it’s important to keep the soil from pooling and getting wet. To do this, install a drainage system. You can use a gravel or pebble layer at the bottom of your pot to prevent water from pooling and creating conditions for disease.

You can also use pots with drainage holes, saucers and trays or even a combination of all three!

Using a few tips, anyone can grow plants successfully inside a clay flowerpot.

The truth is, if you find yourself with a flowerpot that holds only dirt, then there’s nothing you can do. But if your clay flowerpot has holes in it or you’ve been able to break them off, then this article is for you!

Plants need water just as much as we do—and sometimes even more so—so watering them is crucial. Make sure to use a good potting mix that contains ingredients like peat moss or composted bark chips so that the plants can absorb moisture easily and remain properly hydrated during the growing season. Watering when necessary will help keep your plant from drying out completely; but don’t overdo it: too much water will cause root rot, which can kill off all of your hard work!

If there are large openings where drainage holes would go (for example: on top of each side), consider using mesh hardware cloth instead of putting concrete back into those areas. This helps prevent soil erosion while still allowing excess moisture to escape through traditional drainage systems underneath each pot’s feet; however, if none of these things work for whatever reason then try placing rocks at various points around bottom edges so they won’t move around too much when watered regularly.”

Conclusion

We hope this article has given you a few tips on how to grow plants in clay flowerpots. We’ve offered some basic advice about choosing soil and potting mix, as well as the importance of watering and fertilizing your plants. Remember that there are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to growing flowers, but these techniques should help you get started with success in any environment!