Best planters

Here's a roundup of the best planters to decorate the interior and exterior of your home.

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A planter can keep your foliage happy while making your room look beautiful. Made in different sizes, colors, and materials, they create a terrific environment for flowers, vegetables, herbs, and plants to grow.  Here's a roundup of my favorite indoor and outdoor options.

Staff pick

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HOMENOTE flower pots

Multi-sized planting options

Home a range of leafy plants with this 5-pot collection.

Pros:

  • Five different sizes
  • Trays included
  • Drainage holes
  • Thick and sturdy plastic
  • Round, matte design

Cons:

  • Pots may be smaller than pictured
  • May tip easily

These planters come in a five-pack, each pot measuring a different size, ranging from 7 to just over 4 inches. Made from thick and sturdy plastic, they can be used indoors and outdoors. Trays are also included to keep your ground free of dirt and moisture as excess water seeps from the built-in drainage holes. These planters have a rounded design and have a matte color. 

Best indoor

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Mkono 6.5-inch plastic plant pots

Minimalist style

These planters include saucers and drainage hole stoppers.

Pros:

  • Five-pack
  • Saucers included
  • Great for indoor use
  • Drain stoppers included

Cons:

  • May be too lightweight
  • Items may be larger than pictured

These aesthetically pleasing white planters are great for indoor use. With a hole punched into the bottom, they offer great drainage for your plants. If you choose not to use the drainage hole, simply plug them with the included stoppers. Each planter comes with a matching saucer to keep your floors clean. 

Best hanging

Umbra Triflora hanging planter

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Umbra Triflora hanging planter

Ideal for favorite herbs

These planters are designed to be hung on walls or in windows.

Pros:

  • Designed to be hung
  • Three planters and hanging mechanism included
  • Adjustable ropes

Cons:

  • Hanging rope may not be as heavy-duty as expected
  • Planters are made from thin materials

Great for indoor décor, these planters are designed to be hung in windows or along walls. With a rope and metal frame construction, they stay securely in place. The ropes are adjustable, so you can stagger or align them. These pots are terrific for growing herbs or small house plants.

Best fun design

La Jolie Muse ceramic animal succulent planter pots

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La Jolie Muse ceramic animal succulent planter pots

Boho animal duo

These ultra-cute planters emulate an alpaca and a goat.

Pros:

  • Alpaca and goat styles
  • Made from ceramic
  • Great for house plants
  • Feature fun patterns

Cons:

  • Pattern and glaze may be incomplete
  • Color may vary from picture

This planter set includes cute alpaca and goat designs. Both feature beautiful patterns painted and embossed into their ceramic construction. These two neutral-colored planters are great for growing small indoor plants. 

Best outdoor

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Classic Home and Garden patio pot

Great for outdoor use

This resin planter looks like it is made from rustic stone.

Pros:

  • Resembles stone
  • Made from durable resin
  • Great for indoor and outdoor use
  • Weather-resistant
  • UV coating

Cons:

  • Only includes one planter
  • Not made from stone

Designed to replicate the appearance of stone, this planter is made from durable resin with a UV coating. Great for use indoors and outdoors, the weather-resistant design measures 15 inches. This planter is great for growing medium to large-sized plants or small trees.

The bottom line

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The best planters allow enough space for your herbs and plants to thrive. Equipped with drainage holes and trays, the set of five HOMENOTE flower pots keeps your home and garden free of debris. These planters are great for growing plants both indoors and outdoors.

If you're looking for a fun addition to your home decor, the La Jolie Muse ceramic animal succulent planter pots are a wonderful choice. These ceramic planters feature a 4.5-inch goat and a 6.1-inch llama. Each planter is decorated in a visually pleasing pattern that will liven up your home.

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Camille Sanghera is a UX writer and copywriter for global brands as well as an author of self-help books. Although she has lived and traveled internationally, Camille is originally from British Columbia, Canada. She merges over 10 years of writing experience with a love of words to bring authenticity and human connection to every project. When not writing, Camille can be found exploring nature with her dog, sketching to music, or laughing with loved ones.

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