terracotta vs plastic pots

[di]

I know there was a similar thread a couple of weeks ago but I can't find it!Noticed today that the peppers & toms we've got growing in pots in the garden are looking totally different~despite being same varieties & same compost The ones in terracotta pots have dark green leaves & are looking really healthy whereas the ones in plastic pots are looking quite anaemic(almost lime green leaves)&nowhere near as much foliage.like I said their growing conditions are identical except for the pots!Anyone else found this?Anyone know why?

[SlugLobber]

I'll be interested in replies to this, as my toms in hanging baskets look fine, but the ones in (plastic) pots don't. I wonder if it has anything to do with the porosity of the terracotta? Helps prevent overwatering and allows more air to the root system? Grasping at straws there...!

[Two_Sheds]

I think the same as SlugLobber. If you tend to overwater your plants, they will suffer. Terracotta is porous, and is harder to overwater than plastic.