Painting terracotta pots for plants -which is best, acrylic or normal water-based paint?

[Abitcomplex]

I have been thinking of painting some terracotta pots to cheer my cacti plants up, and was wondering which paint to use?

I've seen a couple of websites which mention using both, the water-based being geared towards children, but for aesthetic purposes does it matter?

Your advice is most welcome :)

I'd go with acrylic, I would think it'll give a more durable finish.

Thanks Hexiegone
Going to buy my stuff next weekend and get started. The pots are going to be the finishing touches to my newly painted conservatory

Lovely