really, whatever i have available.

Have you noticed a difference? I have been using mostly plastic pots up until now, but I'm considering switching to clay as I am for some of my other plants. I know a few years ago I lost a few baby figos to root rot. I want to get another figo and I wonder if it would do better in a clay pot.

Well if it did suffer from root rot, then a clay pot should help a bit, but I haven't seen any root rot occurring with any of my michelias in plastic pots. You really don't need to water them that much except in summer.

The structure of the potting mix may have been more important. Giant wholesale operations tend to use plastic, so apparently it works for most plants.

You would think so, wouldn't you- (plastic being ok). I had one for years in a plastic pot- did well until I cut it back- then it got unhappy. Well, after I get them (two), I'll experiment and report back on root health.

Thanks for your thoughts!

We have an issue here which depends the envirnment and personal gardening habit. If your area weather is often wet and humid or you water the plant often, clay is fine.In Californis we have long dry season, plastic is my choice.

The most important associated issue is the drain holes and potting mix. Too small, only one or two drain holes and poor potting mix will cause wet root and root rot.I have so many plants in pots. I know!