How to Choose Indoor Planters, Basket Covers and Plant Stands
Natural-fibre planters bring texture into a room and help soften the look of shelves, windowsills and corners. Before choosing one, it helps to understand the difference between a planter, a basket pot cover and a plant stand. These terms describe different functions, and selecting the right one protects both your plant and the woven piece.
Planter, pot cover or plant stand: what is the difference?
A planter is the container intended to hold a plant. A basket planter or pot cover is often a decorative outer sleeve that holds a separate nursery pot. A plant stand raises a pot off the floor or surface; some products include a stand, while others are only baskets or covers. Check the product description and photographs to confirm exactly what is included.
Choose a material and style
Cane planters can be made in table-top and floor-standing forms, including designs with detachable stands. Sabai grass basket planters bring a natural woven texture and can work as decorative covers for indoor pots. Kauna grass planters offer another handwoven natural-fibre option. Refer to each product page for its material, dimensions and included components.
Measure your plant pot first
- Measure the outer diameter and height of the nursery pot.
- Allow enough room to lift the inner pot out for watering.
- Check the listed basket opening and internal dimensions, not only the outer width.
- Confirm whether the stand is included and whether it is detachable.
Protect natural fibres from water
Unless a listing explicitly describes a waterproof liner, keep the plant in a separate nursery pot or watertight inner container. Remove the inner pot for watering where possible and let excess water drain before returning it to the basket. Avoid standing water, heavy rain and prolonged dampness to protect natural fibres.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I put soil directly into a woven grass basket?
Use a separate nursery pot or watertight inner pot unless the product listing specifically confirms that the planter is designed to hold soil and water.
Does every planter include a plant stand?
No. Some products include a stand and others are basket covers only. Check the product title, description and what's included before ordering.
Are natural-fibre planters suitable outdoors?
Use them in a covered or shaded location and protect them from heavy rain and prolonged moisture, unless the individual product is specified for outdoor exposure.