15 irresistible planters for your greenery

No standard clay pots here

By Jenny Xie Apr 26, 2019, 4:30pm EDT

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Archromo Planter and Tray, $70, Light + Ladder; Bistro Rattan Planter and Stand, $99, Urban Outfitters.

Houseplants are having a moment and for good reason. They not only can help purify the air and boost your mood, but also provide effortless decor. In addition to the natural beauty of sprightly leaves and earthy hues, the planters housing the greenery provide another inspiring decorative element.

Below, we’ve rounded up all sorts of charming planters, from the architectural and understated to the bright and whimsical. These picks range in size and are grouped by type: tabletop, floor, or hanging.

When purchasing planters, do note whether they come with drainage holes. If a planter has drainage holes, you may want a saucer or tray underneath to collect extra water. If there are no drainage holes, consider using it as a cachepot and plant in a smaller plastic pot with drainage holes that will go inside the more stylish vessel.

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Tabletop

Perfect for a side table, console table, or the kitchen counter, small- to medium-size planters look good on their own or as an ensemble. Feel free to get as kooky or minimalist as you want.

Sita Textured Planter

With adorable feet and a texture finish, this 6-inch earthenware planter gives your plant and home some extra personality.

$24 at Urban Outfitters

Archromo Planter and Tray

Streamlined and sculptural, this stoneware planter stands like a little piece of architecture. It’s available in four colors and includes a drainage tray.

$70 at Light + Ladder

Face Pot

Pick up one or more of these sculpted face planters by London-based ceramicist Kinska for a whimsical plant collection—or just use them as fun pieces of decor by themselves.

$16 at Anthropologie

Marble Shape Planter

Bring the ultra-trendy white marble trend home with these sleek planters, available in round or square.

$12 at Urban Outfitters

Grecian Bust Pot

Made of hand-painted cement, this sculptural piece feels elevated and fun at the same time.

$38 at Anthropologie

Floor

Bigger plants, like a trendy fiddle-leaf fig tree, will need to go in larger-size floor planters. You can also make a bigger statement with moderately-sized plants by putting them on plant stands.

Brass Planter With Stand

Part of Target’s midcentury-inspired line, Project 62, this design elevates a potted plant with a tripod stand and shiny planter.

$50 at Target

Rounded woven planter half painted in white.

Basket Small White Planter

Rattan meets graphic appeal in this planter design, also available in black and bigger sizes. It’s designed to be watertight with a tin liner.

$40 at CB2

Three midcentury modern planters have rust-colored red on the top with beige on the bottom.

Rivet Mid-Century Ceramic Planter with Stand

Add a stylish accent with this color-blocked planter—it graces the patio of news editor Megan Barber and is available in four colors and various sizes.

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Large Hyde Ceramic Planter Untitled

$149

This no-nonsense floor planter from the Sill conveniently includes a drainage hole and saucer.

$149 at The Sill

Bistro Rattan Planter and Stand

Perfect for boho lovers, this rattan planter and stand brings warmth and coziness to any room.

$99 at Urban Outfitters

Hanging

Ah, hanging plants, they’re not just for the dreamy dens of Instagram. Try the style out yourself with these picks and let those vines trail.

Raj Hanging Planters

Go a little bit modern, glam, and industrial with these shiny orbs suspended on chains, available in a smaller silver design and a larger gold design. Hang one or multiple.

$30 at CB2

Hanging Deco Pot by Ferm Living

The arches above the powder-coated metal pot add an extra decorative touch to this moody modern hanging planter.

$78 at Finnish Design Shop

Rattan Round Hanging Planter

Filed under so-extra-but-so-good: This hanging planter from Target’s boho-inspired Opalhouse line is uber Instagrammable and just plain cute.

$25 at Target

Kannon Matte Glaze Stoneware Hanging Planter

This set of four stoneware planters lets you create a small hanging garden. Just beware: The branch pictured here is not included, though that’s a very neat idea.

$33 at Wayfair

Sloth Hanging Planter

Urban Outfitters has kind of a reputation for adorable sloth things, and this planter is just further proof. The ceramic sloth hangs on twine.

$18 at Urban Outfitters

15 irresistible planters for your greenery

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