Which pot/planter is best?

I was using 5 gallon fabric pots and started to notice some white mildew at the top (on the inside of the pot along the surface of the soil). I'm not sure if this is something to worry about? I'm debating on switching to air pots but one of the reviews states that soil constantly falls out the holes...has anyone used these before?

https://www.amazon.com/Superoots-Air-Pot-Equivalent-Propagation-Container/dp/B00DEQBCEU/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1539407318&sr=8-6&keywords=air+pot

Bill followed by Ben.

Is it actually mildew or salt build up? I hate the air pots.

I love cloth pots, only downside is watering slower.
But I have seen and heard good things about those air pots. Never used them though, don't like the price.

Can someone please help me out my plant is one week into flowering today i saw a root out the bottom and yellowing in my leaves does this mean it is root bound and should i transplant it or not?
i have uploaded a few pictures

megrowweed said:

Can someone please help me out my plant is one week into flowering today i saw a root out the bottom and yellowing in my leaves does this mean it is root bound and should i transplant it or not?
i have uploaded a few pictures

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Your pics or story don't say where it's yellowing. You don't say what kind of container.

hotrodharley said:

Your pics or story don't say where it's yellowing. You don't say what kind of container.

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it's a 4 gallon clay pot and sorry for the picture quality but if you zoom you'll be able to tell

megrowweed said:

it's a 4 gallon clay pot and sorry for the picture quality but if you zoom you'll be able to tell

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Actually I can't with the blurple but with your container rootbound is a definite possibility. Leaf edges? Maybe phosphorus deficiency or nitrogen burn.

hotrodharley said:

Actually I can't with the blurple but with your container rootbound is a definite possibility. Leaf edges? Maybe phosphorus deficiency or nitrogen burn.

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hopefully these will help

megrowweed said:

hopefully these will help

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Likely phosphorus deficiency.

hotrodharley said:

Likely phosphorus deficiency.

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so it's not root bound?

megrowweed said:

so it's not root bound?

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In that pot it's possible . Use grow bags next time. 5 gallon minimum.

hotrodharley said:

In that pot it's possible . Use grow bags next time. 5 gallon minimum.

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so do you think i should transplant it or leave it?

megrowweed said:

so do you think i should transplant it or leave it?

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I would transplant . Possibly why it's deficiency.

hotrodharley said:

I would transplant . Possibly why it's deficiency.

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oh and i forgot to mention it's an auto and is transplant alright in flower?

Serverchris said:

Is it actually mildew or salt build up? I hate the air pots.

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The color and texture makes me think it’s salt buildup, but I was doubting myself since it’s at the top of the pot. I wish I took some picture before I washed it.

coreywebster said:

I love cloth pots, only downside is watering slower.
But I have seen and heard good things about those air pots. Never used them though, don't like the price.

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Yea, I feel the same way about price. I think it’s around $30 for a single 5 gallon