Greenery never fails to liven up a room. Sure, you could just plunk down an indoor pot on the floor but a stand is truly a great way to elevate your plants - in both looks and height.
Not only do plant stands showcase your greenery, but they can also help you maximize your growing space, make light more accessible to your houseplants, and keep foliage out of reach of pets and children, making them just as practical as they are aesthetically pleasing.
Whether you're looking for something to liven up your desk or table top, or give height from floor level - it's important to consider functionality as well as style. For larger plants, you’ll want a deep pot with a sturdy frame that provides sufficient support while you can make the most of smaller greenery with a raised planter or small pot on feet.
With a whole range of different styles and types of pots, planters, stands and raised troughs, find the best options for your home to shop now:
SHOP: The Best Indoor Plant Stands
The Best Indoor Plant Stands
1 of 17MADE, Carole Single Large Planter with Stand, Matte Black, £140
2 of 17West Elm at John Lewis & Partners, Spun Metal Large Standing Planter, Brass, £91.20
3 of 17Oyoy Living, Toppu Pot White/Black, £71
4 of 17Dunelm, Churchgate Rattan Planter Box with Stand, £45
5 of 17Trouva, Plant Stand - Ostuni, £80.49
6 of 17Habitat, Planter Side Table - Black, £35
7 of 17IKEA, Lantliv Plant stand, white 68 cm, £50
8 of 17Oliver Bonas, Bali Natural Rattan Plant Stand, £49.50
9 of 17Rockett St George, Wide Gold Scallop Planter On Stand, £48
10 of 17Cath Kidston, Candy Stripe Small Plant Pot & Stand, WAS £15 NOW £12
11 of 17Broste Copenhagen, Fenja Blue Flowerpot Stand Large, £170
12 of 17Trouva, Wooden Hand Carved Leopard Stool Pot Stand Medium, £35
13 of 17MADE, Kofi Set of 2 Sculpted Planters with Stands, Black & Dark Stain Mango Wood, WAS £140 NOW £98
14 of 17Argos, Habitat Double Plant Stand, £22
15 of 17Cox and Cox, Tiered Plant Stand, WAS £225 NOW £112.50
16 of 17IKEA, Vitlok Plant stand, in/outdoor off-white 38 cm, £17
17 of 17Urban Outfitters, Rattan Plant Stand, £89
What to look for in a plant pot?
To accommodate the size of your plant you of course need a large, sturdy planter. We recommend one that has a bit of weight to it (therefore try to avoid a cheap plastic pot) to ensure it won’t get knocked over, and can hold the weight of your plant itself.
A clay pot is a good option as they are less likely to topple over, whereas ceramic is great for cacti, succulents and orchids as they are porous.
Many style-over-substance indoor plant pots work wonders to spruce up a room, but can sometimes come without drainage holes. If you choose a plant pot without holes, ensure the plant is in a smaller pot with drainage holes, and then pop it into your decorative plant pot cover - or, opt for one with a stand or saucer (keep scrolling for our edit of the best).
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