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Indoor planters care for your plants while protecting your floors and other surfaces.
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(you might even fill them withartificial plants, we won’t tell).
There are other gorgeous designs available, too (we’re partial to thehydrangea one).
TheAmazon Basics Fluted Ceramic Planterin a creamy white will blend in beautifully with your existing color scheme.
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If green isn’t your color, we found other great options, like theEcopots Terracotta Plastic Planter.
It stores water in the bottom and disperses it to your plant via a cotton rope.
We’re obsessed with theTerrain Hanging Round Cement Planter, which we dubbed our best hanging planter.
It’s made of durable cement and includes a drainage hole with a rubber plug to avoid spills.
Though to be extra careful, remove the plant from the hanger and water it in the sink.
Don’t worry, there are plenty more hanging planters where that came from.
These below will all make a statement in your home while protecting your precious plant.
Terracotta and wood planters offer high levels of porosity, allowing soil to dry more quickly.
This can reduce the chance ofroot rot, which is a plus.
Fiberglass planters weigh less, making them a good choice for potting a very large plant.
Other materials, including ceramic and stone, are chosen for their visual appeal.
A ceramic pot like theAmazon Basics Fluted Ceramic Round Planteris perfect for balancing drainage and design.
Ideally, you should look for a planter with at least one drainage hole.
Since poor drainage is acommon reason houseplants die, this is not a feature to be overlooked.
Size
The diameter of an indoor planter should match the size requirements of your plant.
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There are several ways to avoid a puddle of water forming underneath your hanging planter.
The first is to remove your hanging planter and water it in a sink or bathtub.
After allowing plenty of time for it to drain, re-hang.
Another option is to choose a hanging planter with an attached saucer, which will catch any dripping water.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This article was researched and written byMia Ingui,an editor and experienced product tester for The Spruce.
She is admittedly a plant lady who has gardened and grown indoor houseplants for over 10 years.
That’s why she set out to find the best ceramic, hanging, and plastic planters to recommend.
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