{"product_id":"pithari-urn-by-plantatorem","title":"Pithari Urn By Plantatorem","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"dis-h2-t\"\u003eShop The Pithari Planter Online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlantatorem's range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantatorem.com\/collections\/greek-terracotta\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreek terracotta planters\u003c\/a\u003e combines centuries-old workmanship with modern landscape design. Ancient palaces like Knossos, where researchers found their forebears, used these ceramic garden pots to store olive oil, wine, and grains. The Pithari's voluminous form (up to 43.5\" tall) and earthy textures honor Crete's ceramic traditions while providing modern gardeners with a frost-proof vessel for Mediterranean plants. A 14-day drying phase precedes firing at 1,200°C in olive pit-fueled kilns to assure durability at -20°C to 50°C for each \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantatorem.com\/collections\/greek-terracotta\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehandcrafted terracotta pot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Its broad, porous walls enhance root health through natural airflow and moisture management, making it excellent for olive trees, lavender, and other drought-tolerant species that thrive in outdoor planters with sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePithari planters, made of clay, with such great engraving \u0026amp; marks are the most recommended garden planters. The planter's large base and tapered neck are actually made for storage, but over the years now they can carry deep root systems and prevent soil evaporation in hot regions. Crete's clay (is a type of clay), rich in iron oxide and chamotte, vitrifies in high-temperature burning to create an almost non-porous core. Then, the terracotta garden pot can also stay good in freeze-thaw cycles that shatter ordinary planters. Greek terracotta planters withstand severe winds too due to their weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn rustic and modern gardens, the Pithari's monumentality stands out. Large containers with sculptural succulents create minimalist courtyards, while medium garden pots with trailing rosemary add cottage charm. Its warm terracotta color matches stone patios and hardwood decks, and its textured surface adds visual character to flat concrete or steel structures. Handcrafted Pitharis have unique faults including small asymmetries, ash deposits from olive pit burning, and tooling grooves that mimic ancient artistry. Landscape designers employ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantatorem.com\/collections\/greek-terracotta\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehandcrafted clay pots\u003c\/a\u003e to create the look of Mediterranean residences, which fit well with lavender fields and olive trees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLANTATOREM","offers":[{"title":"29.5\"x43.5\"","offer_id":47600395288817,"sku":"PT-G0062-A","price":1124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27.5\"x39.5\"","offer_id":47600395321585,"sku":"PT-G0062-B","price":908.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25.5\"x33.5\"","offer_id":47600395354353,"sku":"PT-G0062-C","price":649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"17.5\"x27.5\"","offer_id":47600395387121,"sku":"PT-G0062-D","price":409.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5711\/6312\/files\/PT-G0062-A.jpg?v=1766129662","url":"https:\/\/villohome.com\/products\/pithari-urn-by-plantatorem","provider":"Villohome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}