{"id":98,"date":"2018-03-01T12:44:59","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T10:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/?p=98"},"modified":"2024-10-18T12:39:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T09:39:08","slug":"udumbara-planters-benefits-and-caring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/udumbara-planters-benefits-and-caring\/","title":{"rendered":"UDUMBARA planters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>UDUMBARA planters are made from wild clay from the small village of Kultela in Somero, Southwestern Finland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The material gives the products a wonderfully rich earthy character. By choosing this local raw material, Udumbara wants to emphasize the unique and ecological value of authentic\/wild clay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"196\" class=\"wp-image-196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters2-750x750.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Shibui<\/em>&nbsp;\u6e0b\u3044<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wild clay planters are ideally suited for a plant&#8217;s physiological needs. Part of their beauty is their tendency to beautify (<em>Shibui<\/em>&nbsp;\u6e0b\u3044) age as they weather and absorb mineral salts from the soil. It&#8217;s completely natural, porous, and has thermal properties that make it an asset to plants. The color of the planters will turn darker in use. The porous nature of clay also means you cannot easily overwater plants, the roots can breathe, and the clay itself has excellent heat retention and repellent properties. All of this adds up to better plant care.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\">Presoak terracotta pots before planting<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before planting anything new in an Udumbara planter, you should pre-soak the pot. The porous nature of the clay tends to pull water from the soil. Soaking the pots in clean water overnight prevents this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\">Cleaning Udumbara planters<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"how to clean terracotta planters\/pots ( The earth friendly way ) Pottery Studio Vlog No.24\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sbYRsR1O-pM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>I am a ceramist studying audiovisual communication. If you enjoy my exploration of YouTube, please support my project by subscribing to the channel UDUMBARA Helsinki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is easy to clean the planter, and it is all about keeping fungus and algae from growing. The pores that naturally occur in the clay can harbor these and pass them on to the plants when you replant. Empty the planter of all soil and residue, scrubbing and rinsing if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1185\" height=\"1337\" src=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"197\" class=\"wp-image-197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters3.jpg 1185w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters3-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters3-768x867.jpg 768w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/planters3-908x1024.jpg 908w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking the planters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wild clay planters can be placed in an oven and baked up to 150 C (higher the heat slowly) about an hour. Do not remove the pots until they\u2019ve cooled back down to room temperature as they will be sensitive to heat fluctuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kukkaruukku2-.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kukkaruukku2-.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"192\" data-link=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/kukkaruukku2\/\" class=\"wp-image-192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kukkaruukku2-.jpg 540w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kukkaruukku2--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/kukkaruukku2--300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dreijaus1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dreijaus1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"189\" data-link=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/dreijaus1\/\" class=\"wp-image-189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dreijaus1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dreijaus1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dreijaus1-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dreijaus2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dreijaus2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"190\" data-link=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/dreijaus2\/\" class=\"wp-image-190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dreijaus2.jpg 540w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dreijaus2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dreijaus2-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning wild clay planters with vinegar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mix it at a (maximum) 1:10 ratio of white vinegar to water and cover the planters entirely into the water overnight. Let the pots dry in the open air for at least two days after cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t like the build up on the planters (I love it! ), you can try to remove it, mix baking soda and water into a paste and then scrub the crust. Fine steel wool can also be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To me, part of the beauty of the wild clay planter is their tendency to beautify with age as they weather and absorb mineral salts from the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy planting! Eva<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/holvi.com\/shop\/UDUMBARA\/section\/wildclay-flowerpots\/\">Shop flowerpots online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/KUTISTUS_PIENI.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/KUTISTUS_PIENI.jpg 768w, https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/KUTISTUS_PIENI-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UDUMBARA planters are made from wild clay from the small village of Kultela in Somero, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":195,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,95],"tags":[6,104,8,9,155,10,11,15],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1725,"href":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98\/revisions\/1725"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/195"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/udumbara.fi\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}