So I have this cute little Longaberger flower pot seen below. Please ignore the sad little shamrocks currently calling it home.

While cleaning it up a little, I flipped over the saucer and found the following:

Dishwasher-safe...good to know for lazy clean-ups. But the oven, freezer, or microwave? Whether empty or holding a live plant, I can't figure out the purpose!

Roasted dirt anyone?