Self watering pots for patio
 

I have questions about self watering pots for the outside. Maybe someone can help.

The self watering pots range from VERY expensive down to inexpensive. Some are ceramic, some are plastic, etc.

Aside from looks, do the plastic pots work as well as the ceramic?

TIA. I am trying to put some color around my courtyard villa.

Plastic gets brittle in the hot sun. Can't vouch for ceramic but it's got to be better for outdoors in florida.

We have plastic, inexpensive and have some great lines, and colors. My are in the birdcage, with direct sun from 9am to 4ish. They are 6years old, and May replace couple this year because I saw a new color. They still are functioning, and will probably put them outside in the beds.
Negative about ceramic filled with dirt, ITs heavy, I gave away 4 ceramic for that reason, plus one did crack, for no reason

Are the pots located in a location where you can run drip lines from your sprinkler system? This is a very inexpensive solution plus you can buy “regular” pots.

Thanks!
 

Thanks for the replies! A drip line would take a lot of work and running a line across concrete.

I think I will go with the plastic pots, because of asianthree's success.