I love Air Pots, those or fabric has been good to me. And all plants prefer to have more oxygen at the roots, I know autos are good for those.
Better question for the breeder to relic similar environments that their mother had, due to passing down of genetics through what is called Epigenetics. Given that most breeders use salt nutrients, have limited space, so the mother is passing all of that information down to her children. Like the Temps she received, the type of lighting, how well she was treated, they even know how many plants are near them..
My point is, grow that out and Clone those girls. Then regrow that exact phenotype, this is truly the best way to learn what your specific cultivar prefers.
Just my two cents, Epigenetic is science based info, check it out and go down that rabbit hole, it's a good one!
Best,
The Fatty McCoy