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11 Adorable Planters to Bring Life to Your Home
Having plants in your home is great for purifying the air and lifting your general mood. But it's not enough to just buy a plant—you also have find the right home for it. Your new leafy friend needs something better than the plastic pot you bought it in; here are 11 fancy options to start with.
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1. HANGING SEA SHELL; $35.99
These ceramic conch shells will give your home a tropical feel—a nice touch when the colder months roll around.
Find it: Houzz
2. CAT; $12
This thin planter is best suited for smaller plants or for use as a vase—just keep it away from any real cats who might want to knock it over.
Find it: Urban Outfitters
3. CLICK AND GROW; $63.76
Want fresh herbs at arm's length in the kitchen but too lazy to start gardening? This little gadget grows three herbs, with an outlet and the click of a button, in just a few weeks. Once you're finished with your plants, you can pop in new cartridges and start the cycle over again.
Find it: Amazon
4. LEVITATING PLANTER; $249
This futuristic pot uses magnets to suspend your plant in mid-air above an oak base. It also rotates slowly, giving you something to stare at/zone out to.
Find it: Lightology
5. BULBASAUR; $16.99
Emulate the pink bulb on the classic Pokemon's back with this little pot. Perfect for succulents, the planter lets you check off at least one monster in your Pokedex.
Find it: Amazon
6. MASON JAR; $20
These mason jars work very similarly to the Click and Grow, but without the electricity. Simply add water and find a nice sunny spot for your herbs to grow. The interior hydroponic system will ensure that your plants get the right amount of moisture so you don't have to worry.
Find it: UncommonGoods
7. CHESS SET; DIY
If you have access to a 3D printer, then this quaint chess set is the perfect garden game. Each of the pieces can house a different plant for a very lively outdoor activity. Best of all, the design is free so all you need is the material.
Find it: My Mini Factory
8. RAINING CLOUD; $8
This colorful planter makes it look like a cloud is gently raining on your plant. Pour water into the cloud and it will slowly drip down onto the plant below.
Find it: Amazon
9. GARDEN FISH TANK; $92.96
The Back to Roots Water Garden is the perfect aquarium for fish lovers who hate to clean the bowl. The bottom holds the betta fish and the top holds a variety of edible plants, which clean the water—all the owner has to do is feed the fish and they're rewarded with flourishing plants.
Find it: Amazon
10. AIR PURIFYING; $80
If you're looking to really purify your home's air, then you should look to NASA for inspiration. The agency discovered that exposing the roots of a plant amplifies its ability to clean the air. This planter keeps the soil and roots in a porous container to optimize the amount of air reaching the roots. The design is eight times more effective at regulating air than regular pots and it even helps plants grow faster.
Find it: UncommonGoods
11. LIVING WALL; $118
Any potted plant is a work of art, but you can really bring the idea home and literally frame them. This wooden frame can be stuffed with vibrant and colorful live succulents. Water-preserving moss and mesh keep plants vertical. The low maintenance plants make for a charming centerpiece that's easy for beginners to nurture.
Find it: UncommonGoods