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Planting advises and drainage

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1. Moisturize profusely inside and outside the pottery before planting ;

2. Moisturize the roots of the plant ;

3. Put at first, at the bottom of the pot, clay balls (or pottery shards, or stones) so plant roots don't get waterlogged

4. Then, put a filtering cloth, sold in garden centres, which will stop the compost from mixing with the clay balls. While watering, the filtering cloth helps to keep terraces clean ;

5. Put feet under the pot to help the water run-off and to facilitate the air circulation ;

6. A regular nutritive supplement (fertilizer and trace-elements) is essential ;