Plants vary a lot but in general the roots reach the edge of a clear container feel the sun and stop growing.
Growing plants in clear containers. Recycled plastic containers peanut butter ketchup juice jars all 1. 4 plant pot 6. Plants with light seeking air roots which naturally grow without soil do well in clear. Although any variety can be grown in a container compact plants do best.
Home depot 5 gal pail 2. Durability lightweight flexibility and strength are some advantages of growing plants in plastic containers. For plants that naturally grow in soil opaque pots lead to better growth above and below ground. Once transplanted into the ground the root start growing with a minimum of transplant shock.
Keep soil evenly moist. This prevents them from getting root bound. Plastic pots and containers are excellent choices for moisture loving plants or for those of us who are less than regular with irrigation. Large rubbermaid 4.