Most durable plant pots and planters

Question

What type of planters and pots are most durable? Plastic, terracotta or metal?

Ben · Answer

Metal would be most durable may rust though plastic become brittle

Robert · Answer

I guess metal are the most durable but arguably not the most aesthetically pleasing

Sandra · Answer

Depending on the size of the plant pots needed I would say larger plants do well in old whiskey barrels. You can drill drainage holes in the bottom and a quick coat of oil will give them a fresh look or if you prefer more rustic then leave them as is. If you are looking for smaller plant pots there are pros and cons to each option, for plastic make sure its a sturdy high quality plastic or it can crack in frosty conditions. Terracotta is long lasting but heavy to move still this would be my top pick, either this or ceramic as metal can start to rust if and the rust will kill most plants if you are not wanting to keep the pots in a sheltered spot out of the rain and damp. 
In summary my top choices would be the terracotta or ceramic even though they are more expensive

Harry · Answer

All the above that you stated are good enough for the job but bespoke Made railway sleeper planters lined with plastic sheeting are very durable and also very pleasing to the eye

Scott · Answer

plastic every time metal rusts terracotta falls apart after a while plastic only gets dirty which you can clean easy

Michael · Answer

Metal

Plastic becomes brittle with exposure to sunlight 
Terracotta risk of cracking with frost

Jeff · Answer

plastic would be greeat but highly reccomend metal

Eric · Answer

Depends  how much your willing to spend 
 Porcelain will be your most durable pots then good quality plastic then steel as they require maintenance 
Then terracotta.

Andrei Alexandru · Answer

Advantages. Strength – Metal containers are extremely strong and durable. They won't chip, crack, or scratch, and can be left outside to age with no problems. Galvanized steel is even stronger and will be more weather-resistant compared to other planters in your container garden.

Adrian · Answer

Cactus plants as far as I know they are the most durable ones

Most durable plant pots and planters

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