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Posted 1Y ago by @CasualOnionweed

Pebble Tray

Hi! I think some of my plants need a pebble tray for increased humidity. Does it matter what type of pot they’re in? Should they be in terracotta pots? Do they need drainage holes?

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@raquelitaque
Rachel
25893 XP
1Y ago
@raquelitaque
A drainage hole is just a good idea for all pots. Doesn’t matter the type of pot if you add a pebble tray. A terra cotta pot will soak up moisture it’s touching. There are mixed opinions of the efficacy of pebble trays, but I say go for it if you feel like it!
@Ms.Persnickety
Monika
105519 XP
1Y ago
@Ms.Persnickety
@CasualOnionweed I would say providing a pebble tray depends largely on the type of plant you have. Succulents for instance generally don’t need any additional humidity. As a rule of thumb a pebble tray cannot provide as much humidity as let‘s say a humidifier. Tropical plants are better of being grouped together and giving additional moisture via a humidifier.