Tall Flower Pots
Tall flower pots are an ideal way to refresh indoor and outdoor decor. These tall pots for plants or flowers can make a small indoor space feel bigger with their long vertical lines. They also add the illusion of height without making your room feel crowded. Placed on balconies or patios, they decorate outside areas with color and beauty and many can be moved inside in colder weather.
Streamlined Tapered Vase
$54.99 $66.99
Streamlined Tapered Vase
Mercury Row®
$54.99 $66.99
Perfect For: Adding a touch of nature to any space
What We Like: Lightweight and versatile design for indoor and outdoor use
Embrace the beauty of greenery with this streamlined tapered vase, a perfect addition to any abode. Its simple yet stylish silhouette and neutral solid finish make it suitable for a variety of decors. The lightweight design allows you to easily move it between indoor and outdoor spaces, and its handmade industrial strength ensures durability and maintenance-free pleasure. For added versatility, drainage holes can be drilled without damaging the pot, making it ideal for real or faux florals alike.
Designer Advice:
Use plastic sleeves and protect your surfaces with a saucer or tray when using the vase indoors to avoid potential water damage.
Tremont Square Big Planter
$106.09 $129.99
Tremont Square Big Planter
Step2
$106.09 $129.99
Perfect For: Enhancing your indoor or outdoor space with fresh plants
What We Like: Self-watering sub-irrigation feature
Elevate your home's aesthetic with this Tremont square big planter, perfect for showcasing plants and flowers both indoors and outdoors. Measuring 15 in. X 15 in. X 28 in., its refined design highlights the beauty of clean lines and form. The self-watering sub-irrigation feature promotes healthy root growth while the customizable drainage ensures moisture control. Constructed from high-quality, double-wall resin, this planter maintains its structure and color without chipping, fading, or tarnishing.
Designer Advice:
Arrange several planters on your patio or porch with complementary plants of varying heights to create a lush and inviting atmosphere, adding visual interest to your space.
Modern Lightweight Planter with Curved Design
$58.99 $69.99
Modern Lightweight Planter with Curved Design
Veradek
$58.99 $69.99
Perfect For: Indoor or outdoor plant display in any space
What We Like: The durability and elegant minimal design
The Selena planter boasts a contemporary minimalist design with softened curves, making it suitable for any indoor or outdoor space. Crafted from lightweight, crack-proof polypropylene, this planter features UV inhibitors to prevent fading and scratches. Designed and made in Canada, all Pure Series planters come with a 5-year warranty against weather-related damage, ensuring its longevity and your peace of mind.
Designer Advice:
Place it near a window or on a patio and fill it with vibrant green plants or colorful flowers to create an eye-catching focal point in your space.
Timeless Design Raised Planter Box
$129.99 $179.99
Timeless Design Raised Planter Box
Step2
$129.99 $179.99
Perfect For: Enhancing the beauty of any landscape or patio space
What We Like: The easy maintenance and stylish details
This timeless design raised planter box is perfect for adding a touch of elegance while showcasing your favorite plants. With its Atherton designs, such as recessed panels and crown and cove moldings, it complements various architectural styles. Deck up your outdoor space right away as the USA-made Step2 product requires no sanding, staining, or painting. For optimal plant health, the planter comes already drilled, encouraging you to fill it with coarse material or follow the guide to add drainage holes as desired.
Designer Advice:
To make the unit visually appealing, mix and match your favorite colorful plants and flowers and consider adding a layer of mulch or decorative stones on top of the soil.
Contemporary Plastic Pot Planter with Sloped Top
$119.99 $169.99
Contemporary Plastic Pot Planter with Sloped Top
Wade Logan®
$119.99 $169.99
Perfect For: Adding style and functionality to any indoor or outdoor space
What We Like: Grooved texture and bold design
This contemporary plastic pot planter features a striking sloped top and grooved texture that effortlessly elevates any space. The durable and attractive design makes it an ideal choice for both indoor and outdoor use, allowing you to showcase your favorite plants in style. Its combination of modern aesthetics and practicality makes this planter a must-have addition to your home, balcony, or garden.
Designer Advice:
Pair this planter with a mix of vibrant, low-maintenance plants such as succulents or ferns to create a visually captivating and easy-to-care-for display.
Textured Tall Pot Planters Set of Two
$133.99 $212.99
Textured Tall Pot Planters Set of Two
Corrigan Studio®
$133.99 $212.99
Perfect For: Enhancing indoor or outdoor spaces with style and functionality
What We Like: Lightweight, durable design with an imitation cobalt blue ceramic finish
This set of two textured tall pot planters is perfect for adding charm and elegance to your indoor or outdoor spaces. Made from eco-friendly, lightweight, and chip-resistant materials, these planters are more durable than traditional options and feature a UV-protected structure, making them suitable for year-round use. They boast an imitation cobalt blue ceramic look that complements various decoration styles, and come with a pre-drilled drainage hole for your convenience.
Designer Advice:
Pair these tall planters with lush greenery and vibrant blooms to create an eye-catching and relaxing atmosphere in your garden, patio, or home space.
Metallic Indoor/Outdoor Box Planter
$130 $269.99
Metallic Indoor/Outdoor Box Planter
Ebern Designs
$130 $269.99
Perfect For: Enhancing outdoor decor or residential and commercial settings
What We Like: Low modern design with furniture-quality finish
Upgrade your room, patio, or entrance wall with this metallic indoor/outdoor box planter. Featuring a low modern design, this planter is crafted from full seam welded, thick gauge powder-coated galvanized steel, making it flexible, impact, crack, and scratch-resistant. Its elegant appearance suits various outdoor decors, while its optional drainage hole allows for easy water management, making it a durable and convenient choice for sprucing up your space.
Designer Advice:
Position the planter in a well-lit area and fill it with vibrant plants or flowers to create an eye-catching focal point, choosing plants that complement its sleek and modern aesthetic.
Contemporary Tapered Outdoor Urn Planter
$108.99 $161.99
Contemporary Tapered Outdoor Urn Planter
Red Barrel Studio®
$108.99 $161.99
Perfect For: Enhancing any outdoor patio space or entranceway
What We Like: Sleek, clean lines with a traditional urn look
This contemporary tapered outdoor urn planter offers the classic aesthetics of an urn without the weight, making it easy to move and arrange. Its sleek clean lines and contemporary design work well in many outdoor settings. The planter elevates the visual appeal of any patio space or entranceway, bringing a touch of elegance to your outdoor area.
Designer Advice:
Place this planter near your front door or along an outdoor seating area, and add colorful seasonal flowers or low-maintenance succulents to create a welcoming atmosphere.
Outdoor European Flower Pot
$306.99 $325.99
Outdoor European Flower Pot
Fleur De Lis Living
$306.99 $325.99
At 20” wide and 30” tall, this large fiber stone composite urn is perfect for gardens, decks, and patios. This Tuscan-inspired garden urn looks heavy but weighs only 12lbs. The finish color is truly white, ready for nature to add an aged look.
2-Piece Pot Planter Set on Metal Frame
$49.99 $65.99
2-Piece Pot Planter Set on Metal Frame
Mercer41
$49.99 $65.99
Perfect For: Showcasing your favorite plants both indoors and outdoors
What We Like: The luxe, clean-lined style and removable metal planters
This 2-piece pot planter set elevates your plants with a sophisticated touch, featuring removable metal planters in a solid black finish. The open metal frame is weather- and rust-resistant, ensuring longevity and resilience against the elements. The set includes two different heights, 28" and 18.5", to create an eye-catching display. Please note, these planters lack drainage holes, so consider keeping plants in their original pots or adding pebbles or charcoal for healthy root growth.
Designer Advice:
Pair these planters with low-maintenance greenery or colorful seasonal flowers that contrast nicely with the black finish and sleek metal frame for an elegant, contemporary look.
Tall Classic Urn Style Planter
$88.99 $129.99
Tall Classic Urn Style Planter
Sol 72 Outdoor™
$88.99 $129.99
The timeless silhouette of this tall outdoor planter has a turned pedestal base with a tapered body. It’s crafted from weather-resistant magnesium oxide but shouldn’t be left in standing water or snow. A gently distressed finish gives it an antique charm.
Designer Advice:
Due to its classic design, two of these beauties are even better than one. Placing one on either side of the front porch will create an eye-catching welcome to your home. Three color options: rusty brown, gray, or black ensure that there’s a perfect color choice for any exterior. Although they only weigh a manageable 15.4lbs, they have the look of a more expensive planter.
Large Scandinavian-Styled Glowing Flowerpot
$159.99 $199.99
Large Scandinavian-Styled Glowing Flowerpot
South Shore
$159.99 $199.99
Perfect For: Enhancing outdoor and indoor spaces with greenery and soft ambient light
What We Like: Dual functionality as a planter and an illuminating decor piece
Charmingly combining plant display and ambient lighting, this large Scandinavian-styled flowerpot holds up to 9 liters of soil and features an in-built glowing system, activated by plugging it into an electrical outlet. The integrated drainage system ensures proper water flow, keeping your plants healthy and vibrant. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, this versatile planter lets you showcase your favorite florals while creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere around your living spaces.
Designer Advice:
Place it alongside garden paths, patios, or pool areas for a stylish, illuminating touch, or use it indoors to enliven living rooms, dining rooms, or bedrooms with both greenery and soft lighting.
Rustic Hand-Finished Planter Set
$79.99 $199.99
Rustic Hand-Finished Planter Set
Loon Peak®
$79.99 $199.99
Perfect For: Enhancing your porch, patio, or deck with greenery
What We Like: The unique hand-finished texture and lightweight design
Get ready to showcase your beautiful plants and flowers in this set of rustic hand-finished planters. Made to be both durable and lightweight, these pots have drainage holes at the bottom to ensure your plants stay happy and healthy. Ideal for potted plants, flowers, herbs, or vegetables, this versatile planter set is sure to elevate any outdoor living space with its charming look and practical features.
Designer Advice:
Create a lush, layered look by using these planters to display different plant types or flower arrangements, and mix and match with other decorative pots to add depth and interest to your outdoor oasis.
Tall Polyethylene Planter with Self-Watering Reservoir
$98.67 $155.99
Tall Polyethylene Planter with Self-Watering Reservoir
Mayne Inc.
$98.67 $155.99
Perfect For: Indoor and outdoor plant enthusiasts seeking style and durability
What We Like: Double-wall molded design for added strength
The tall planter strikes an ideal balance between style and durability, made of high-quality 100% polyethylene. Its double-wall molded design provides extra strength, while the built-in tray system allows potted plants to be set down on it. Manually fill the self-watering reservoir to encourage healthy plant growth, letting plants practically water themselves. The weather-proof and ultra-tough construction ensures year-round use with minimal winter preparation. With a water capacity of 5.2 gallons (19.7 liters), this planter is both strong and lightweight.
Designer Advice:
Place it on a patio or balcony, and select plants that thrive in various environments. The self-watering feature is perfect for busy plant lovers or frequent travelers.
Tall Self Watering Pot Planter
$93.99 $107.99
Tall Self Watering Pot Planter
Sol 72 Outdoor™
$93.99 $107.99
Perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, this 28” tall pot planter is made from weather- and rust-resistant heavy gauge plastic that won’t scratch, split or crack. It has a 20 oz capacity and comes with drainage holes that allow settled water to escape.
Designer Advice:
The extra panel detailing on this tall planter makes them the perfect accessory for traditional decor schemes. We love the self-watering feature that disguises an empty cavity in the lower half of the planter. This halves its weight and lets you fill the flower pot with house plants and flowers and easily move the planter between indoors and outdoors.
Modern Tall Black Planter
$86.99
Modern Tall Black Planter
Veradek
$86.99
This V-Resin plastic planter weighs only eight pounds but is still the strongest, most durable planter on the market. An interior tray with drainage holes holds the soil so you don’t have to fill the entire planter. Also available to buy as a set of two.
Designer Advice:
The modern and sleek design of this tall plant pot is highly versatile and complements almost every house style. As well, these suit an endless variety of plantings, such as small trees, topiaries, grasses, trailing plants, and cascading flowers. The lightweight nature of the planter will require bricks or stones to make sure wind or top-heavy plantings don’t tip it over.
Whimsical Stone Statue Planter
$59.99 $71.99
Whimsical Stone Statue Planter
Bungalow Rose
$59.99 $71.99
An Easter Island statue face decorates the front and sides of this one-of-a-kind planter, finished in a weather-look antique green. Made of thin cast stone concrete, this unique planter can be safely left outside all year round.
Designer Advice:
Bring the look of Polynesia to your backyard with this comical take on a tall flower or pot planter. Add tiki torches and furnishings and you’ll create a tropical vacation right at home. Measuring 24” tall on an 8 ¾” round base, these are hollow from the top of the nose to the bottom, so are easy to relocate.
30” Tall Metallic Steel Pot Planter
$148.79 $249.99
30” Tall Metallic Steel Pot Planter
Veradek
$148.79 $249.99
Boasting a modern, sleek square tapered design, the Corten Steel ships in its raw steel state and develops a rust finish over time, usually within a month or two. Weighing 30lbs ensures they are sturdy and not easily tipped over. Will last a lifetime.
Designer Advice:
Although ideal for outdoor plants, these work equally well indoors. By applying a mix of hydrogen peroxide and salt you can create the same rusting effect as outdoor elements will. The peroxide and salt combination is highly caustic so make sure to wear gloves. A final spray with poly will seal and stop the aging process. Southwestern-inspired grasses, cacti, and succulents are the perfect complement to these tall plant pots.
Tall Span Box Planter
$129.99 $259.99
Tall Span Box Planter
Veradek
$129.99 $259.99
At 30” wide by 24” high, this tall span box planter allows multiple outdoor plants to share the same planter. The UV-protected finish is powder-coated in black, gray, or white. It includes a raised insert shelf 13” below the top and includes styrofoam insulation for hot and cold weather protection.
Indoor/Outdoor Tall Plant Pots
Indoor/Outdoor Tall Plant Pots
Wade Logan®
These tall planters come in a set of two and have an attractive horizontal striping with a gloss finish in either graphite gray or brown. Made of a durable stone composite, the raised bottom will need to be drilled to be used outside.
Sloped Top Flower Planter
Sloped Top Flower Planter
Wade Logan®
A contemporary take on a tall planter, this planter comes in 20”, 32” or 42” high sizes. Although made of high-grade, UV-resistant polyethylene plastic, the textured finish does not look obviously plastic. Available in blue, espresso, or black.
Tulip Shaped Tall Plant Pot
Tulip Shaped Tall Plant Pot
Three Posts™
The soft curves of this tall flower pot lend a sculptural look to its design. Made of 100% high-grade ultra-tough Polyethylene, they are double-walled with built-in UV inhibitors to resist fading. Available in black, white, espresso, and Neptune blue.
Buying Guide
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Plants are a great asset to your home. In addition to their decorative aspects, they clean the air, lessen your stress and physical discomforts, and keep out noise, to name only a few of their benefits. The planter pots are an asset to the plants and to your décor.
You may be surprised at how many different planters there are. For instance, go to a nursery and there will be planters as far as the eye can see - every kind you can imagine and more. Where to start! We have collected some guidelines to help you decide on the perfect pots for your precious plants.
Plants are like Goldilocks: They want a pot that is just the right size. If the pot is too small, the soil dries out, the roots get all cramped up and are deprived of oxygen and nutrients, and the plant wilts. At least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space is needed around the roots. If the pot is too large, the soil stays wet longer and mold, rot and root diseases can result. If your only choice is between too small and too large, choose too large. Roots really need room to grow.
If you have a plant with large, deep roots (i.e., large plants with lots of foliage), use a deep pot - as deep as it is wide works well. Plants with shallow roots need shallow pots, for example, succulents and cacti.
Aesthetically speaking, the pot should be about half the height of the plant: a 10-inch (25 cm) plant looks best in a 5-inch (13 cm) pot.
Stores (discount department, grocery, hardware) label planter pots in inches (centimeters). Nurseries label them in gallons (liters), which is more puzzling to the casual plant lover. You can find a chart on the Internet that will convert gallons to inches. Or use a measuring tape to find the diameter of the pot across the top, the size of the pot in inches.
There actually is no "best." The material depends on what you like, but it is good to know what materials are out there and a little about each.
Plastic
Plastic pots are lightweight and a good choice when weight matters, such as with hanging baskets or if you intend to move the plants around. They also come in a pleasing selection of shapes and colors, are inexpensive and keep the soil moist longer. A downside is that they fade and become brittle if in direct sunlight.
Note: Do not use black or dark-colored plastic pots in a very sunny location. These colors absorb heat, get very hot, and damage roots.
Terra Cotta
Terra cotta pots are great for plants that like dry or well-aerated soil, e.g., cacti, succulents, orchids, bromeliads and any plant that does not want to sit in water. The earthy terra cotta color enhances the beauty of most plants and fits in with most decors. They are, however, heavy and comparatively expensive.
Note: A trolley with castors will allow you to move around a heavy planter pot.
Ceramic
Ceramic or glazed pots are fabulously decorative. They come in vibrant colors and a cornucopia of attractive designs. Tropical plants love them because the soil in ceramic pots stays moist. They are sturdy, heavy and expensive. However, they are often seen for sale at flea markets and yards sales, so you can get a deal if you look around.
Wood
Wood planters look great, retain water well and are relatively lightweight. They must be made from rot-resistant wood, such as cedar or redwood. If made from a soft wood, make sure you stain the wood or paint it with non-toxic paint.
Metal
Metal planters are durable, fashionable, and make eye-catching accents that fit into every décor, from shabby chic to ultra-modern. Find your own metal planter, e.g., an old watering can, and your planter will be unique.
A problem is that metal pots overheat quickly, and the heat can stress your plants and damage their roots. You can protect your plants by "double potting," put the plant into a plastic insert, then put the insert into the metal planter. Or you can line your metal planters with bubble wrap to insulate the soil and roots from the hot metal.
Resin
Resin planters are lightweight, durable and inexpensive. They also can look like any other material, such as clay or stone without the back-breaking weight. They come in dozens of shapes, so you are sure to find pots that you love.
Eco-friendly Materials
You will find many eco-friendly planters: untreated wood planters, pots made from recycled paper, bamboo, corn husks, peat, coconut coir or rice straw. You also can choose upcycled planters, such as old wine or whiskey barrels.
Planter Pots
These are the planters that you see everywhere, in the materials that we have already discussed. Typically, they are round, oval, square or rectangular and free standing.
Hanging Planters
These planters are most often round but can be any shape. They are very decorative and perfect for a small space where you do not have room for planters on the floor or on stands. Drill a hook into the ceiling and hang the planter from ropes or macrame hangers. Pets and children cannot get to them - a bonus not only because of the mess from disturbed soil but also because many plants are poisonous.
Window Boxes
Window boxes can be used outside or inside the window. If you have an indoor/outdoor box, you can have it outside in warm weather and take it inside when temperatures start to drop. Plants along the window ledge or the wall below the window add personality and coziness to the room.
Vertical Wall Planters
Vertical wall planters are becoming more and more popular. There are many different types available or you can make your own vertical garden by arranging individual planters on the wall any way you like. They save space when it is at a premium. And they are "two-fers," both an indoor garden and wall art.
Luminous Planters
These are also "two-fers." They are beautiful pots for your plants while they create a romantic, ethereal atmosphere. The LED light illuminates the plant and provides a soft glow to a darkened or dim-lit room. They are usually made from white polyethylene plastic in an array of sizes and shapes. Use them indoors or on the patio.
This is simply a little aside, because these are too cool not to share: wearable planters. Really!
The planters are made of a durable plastic resin that lends itself to an endless variety of artful forms, and there are necklaces, brooches, and lapel pins that hold a sprig, succulent, air plant or a freshly cut flower. It's fun watching those whom you encounter trying to come to terms with your wearing a plant!
