What Are the Best Pots for Indoor Plants?
So, you’ve brought home a new leafy friend (or maybe your plant has outgrown its nursery pot). But now comes the big question: what is the best pot for your plant? The perfect planter is more than just a style statement (although, we do love a chic pot!). It’s about creating the ideal environment for your plant to flourish. Discover the best pots to keep your favorite indoor plants healthy, happy, and thriving.
1. Best Pot for Monstera
This tropical beauty needs room to grow, so a wide, heavy pot is your best bet. A ceramic or concrete planter with a drainage hole works wonders, keeping its roots well-aerated.
Bonus points if you go for a mid-century modern planter with a matching plant stand to complete the look.
🌿 Luxe Leaf Tip: When repotting a monstera, choose a pot that's 2-3 inches larger than its current one to give the roots space to expand without overwhelming them.
2. Best Pot for Snake Plant
Snake plants are tough but hate soggy soil, so a pot with drainage holes is a must. Keep it classic with terracotta. Its porous nature wicks away excess moisture, keeping roots happy.
For a sleek, modern look, try our 9 or 12-inch Chelsea Planter. It includes a drainage hole, plug, and matching saucer for easy plant care.
🌿 Luxe Leaf Tip: Avoid overwatering after repotting. Let your snake plant settle in for a few days before giving it a drink to reduce transplant shock.
3. Best Pot for Spider Plant
Spider plants thrive in a lightweight hanging pot or a ceramic pot with good drainage. If you want to showcase its trailing leaves, pair it with a macrame hanger and a decorative ceramic pot. Just make sure it’s breathable.
🌿 Luxe Leaf Tip: Spider plants grow fast! Repot every 1-2 years to prevent overcrowding and keep the roots from becoming too compact.
4. Best Pot for Orchids
These exotic beauties need an orchid-specific pot with ventilation holes. A clear plastic orchid pot allows air to circulate around the roots.
But if you’re like us and love matching your pots to your interior, simply place the plastic pot inside a modern outer planter to conceal it. This also makes it easy to swap planters regularly if you’d like to keep your options open.
🌿 Luxe Leaf Tip: When repotting an orchid, use a bark-based orchid mix instead of regular soil to promote airflow and prevent root rot.
5. Best Pot for Aloe Plant
Like most succulents, aloe loves dry soil and thrives in well-draining conditions. A terracotta planter or pot with a drainage hole, like the London Square Planter, is ideal as it allows excess moisture to evaporate, preventing root rot.
🌿 Luxe Leaf Tip: Always check for any dead or damaged roots before repotting. Trim them back to encourage new growth and prevent potential disease.
6. Best Pot for Fiddle Leaf Fig
This trendy tree needs a large, heavy pot with drainage to keep its roots stable and prevent it from tipping over.
Go for a ceramic or natural stone planter with a drainage hole, and consider adding a woven basket cover for a designer touch. Your fiddle leaf fig will love the extra breathing room, which helps it grow tall and strong.
🌿 Luxe Leaf Tip: When repotting your fiddle leaf fig, gently remove any dead or damaged leaves to reduce stress on the plant. This will help it focus its energy on new growth after the move.
7. Best Pot for Pothos
Pothos thrive in a variety of containers, from hanging planters to ceramic pots or even stylish glass containers for water propagation.
A lightweight pot with drainage is key to keeping them thriving, as it ensures that excess moisture can escape, preventing root rot and promoting healthy growth.
🌿 Luxe Leaf Tip: If you're propagating your pothos in water, you can also repot it into soil once it has developed enough roots, ensuring it adjusts well to its new home.
8. Best Pot for Money Tree
A wide, shallow pot with drainage is ideal for keeping your money tree happy. This gives the plant ample space to establish a strong root system while preventing excess moisture buildup.
Having a drainage hole ensures that excess water can escape, reducing the risk of root rot. If you’re a busy plant parent, a self-watering planter can be a fantastic option.
🌿 Luxe Leaf Tip: Avoid placing your money tree in direct sunlight immediately after repotting, as it may stress the plant. Allow it to acclimate in a slightly shaded spot for a week before moving it to a brighter location.
9. Best Pot for ZZ Plant
Since ZZ plants store water in their rhizomes, they need a well-draining pot like terracotta or a planter with a drainage hole to prevent excess moisture from accumulating around their roots.
ZZ plants are relatively low-maintenance, but prioritizing adequate drainage is key to their health and longevity.
🌿 Luxe Leaf Tip: Repot every 2-3 years or when you notice the plant becoming root-bound, as ZZ plants grow slowly and don't need to be moved to a larger pot often.
10. Best Pot for Peace Lily
Peace lilies love pots that are just slightly larger than their root ball, allowing enough room for growth without retaining excess moisture. The ideal pot should also have adequate drainage to prevent water from pooling at the bottom.
Choosing a breathable material, such as terracotta or unglazed ceramic, helps regulate moisture levels and promotes healthy airflow to the roots.
🌿 Luxe Leaf Tip: When repotting, gently loosen the roots before placing the plant in fresh, well-draining soil, and water thoroughly to help it settle into its new home.
11. Best Pot for Alocasia
Alocasia plants do best in pots that provide just the right amount of space. Too large, and the soil may stay too damp, leading to root rot. A pot that is only slightly bigger than the root ball, with drainage holes, is ideal.
Materials like terracotta, ceramic, or stone help regulate moisture levels by allowing excess water to evaporate, keeping roots from becoming saturated.
🌿 Luxe Leaf Tip: After repotting, water lightly and place the plant in a warm, humid spot to help it adjust.
12. Best Pot for Ficus
When choosing a pot for your ficus, size matters. Smaller, juvenile plants do best in a more compact planter that helps maintain the right moisture balance, while mature ficus trees appreciate a slightly larger pot that allows room for growth.
No matter the size, proper drainage is essential. Pots with drainage holes will keep excess water from collecting and causing root rot.
🌿 Luxe Leaf Tip: If your ficus drops a few leaves after repotting, don’t worry! It’s just adjusting! With proper care, it will bounce back and continue to thrive.
Final Luxe Leaf Tip
No matter what plant you’re styling, always prioritize proper drainage. A gorgeous planter is only as good as its functionality.
So, whether you choose a sleek ceramic pot, a rustic terracotta, or a modern EcoBlend planter, make sure it has a drainage hole to keep your plants thriving.