Well-maintained plants are a necessity in the garden, but they can make an immediate and unforgettable impact on indoor environments as well. The problem is that decorative houseplants require a level of upkeep that ordinary decor just doesn't – plants need sunlight, nutrients, and just the right amount of water. And don't forget unique pots & planters to help them fit into your interior! This post describes thirty of our favorite self-watering planter designs that look great indoors and take the pain out of trying to keep your plants topped up with just the right amount of moisture. Time for some serious indoor garden inspiration!
Self-Watering Hanging Planter:
For some reason, it's hard to find a good self-watering planter intended to hang from a ceiling or balcony. It's a lovely feature for people who can't reach for manual watering. If you are interested in hanging planters that look good, be sure to check out our featured set of unique hanging planters.
Cube Cottage Wicker Planter:
This self-watering design makes a sleek impression with its classic wicker pattern, sure to complement a variety of indoor or outdoor styles.
Bird-Shaped Aqua Globes:
These little globes are the original self-watering solution. Each one lasts for one week, and you can use multiple to adjust for thirstier or larger plant varieties. Plus, they look cute as can be and work with any planter.
Colorful Self-Watering Pots:
Available from Mkono, these colorful pots come in a variety of sizes and colors for fun coordination or mixing-and-matching. These water your plants for up to 10 days at a time.
Wine Bottle Planter:
Classic, creative, and elegant – these planters are perfect for a traditional kitchen style, or they'd make a great gift for the wine connoisseur in your life.
Cat, Dog, and Monkey Planters:
These charming little animals also have tails that function as wicks, but these fun characters can transform any cup into a cool hydroponic planter!
Animal Tail Planters:
Colorful animals bring the water up through wicks that look like long tails.
Tiny Animal Watering Planters:
What a fun take on the self-watering concept! These adorable animals wick up water through their irresistible pink tongues.
Magnetic Planters:
High tech self-watering capabilities give these rustic planters a surprising modern twist.
Apex Trellis Planter:
Grow your favorite vines with this combination self-watering planter and trellis. It even includes a handy wooden shelf to hold your favorite gardening tools or decorations.
Mobile Garden Vegetable Pot:
Two wheels and a handle make this self-watering planter and trellis combination easy to move whenever you need to. Never dread rearranging your patio again!
Hydrofarm Tomato Barrel:
It's hard to have too many tomatoes. This all-in-one planter automatically waters your vines and includes a 4-foot-tall trellis to hold your delicious fruits securely in place.
Lechuza Trio Cottage:
Extra spacious for extra-enthusiastic gardeners – contain your plants all in one place without sacrificing an ounce of style. Classic wicker goes with anything.
Colorful Railing Planters:
For an even more personalized outdoor decorating experience, coordinate your container garden with these vibrant railing planters.
Railing Planters:
Are your railings feeling a little neglected? Planters can always transform a bare patio or balcony. These let you garden in convenient "set and forget" style.
Puro All-In-One:
This planter set contains everything necessary to get started, including a water level indicator and planter granules. Imagine what a neat housewarming gift this set could be! This design would be perfect for a modern minimalist.
Self-Watering Vertical Garden:
Greenery is a great look for any garden or interior – and vertical gardens are especially popular right now.
5-Tier Stackable Planter:
Do you have serious plant aspirations? This 5-tier planter can accommodate all of your favorite small plants like strawberries, succulents, herbs, and so much more. Creeping vines would look great in one of these!
Stackable Waterfall Planters:
Just water the top portion to provide moisture for all 12 plants! There are no reservoirs to worry about, making this a convenient piece for people who have time to water as needed.
Self-Watering Transplant Pots:
This side of the market often gets neglected, but transplant pots need to stay moist too! Make the spring planting season even easier by introducing self-watering pots wherever possible.
Cascada Planter:
Here's a gorgeous one! This planter makes it easy to turn your favorite herbs and decorative plants into a living work of art. Use the add-on-kit to grow even more plants in one self-watering container.
GlowPear Modular Planters:
Save your time and water with this easy-to-use watering planter kit. Expand your garden any time you want by adding another piece. The plastic construction is food-safe and BPA free.
Self-Watering Herb Garden:
Each planter contains a convenient pour spout to make refills easier than ever – a great touch for prolific cooks who use a wide variety of herbs in the kitchen.
Self-Watering Windowbox:
Here's a little something for the outdoors! This windowbox allows plants to thrive for days even in the driest of weather.
Deltini Self-Watering Planter:
At just 7 inches high, this compact planter can spruce up any stylish niche. It's completely watertight so you don't have to worry about messing up expensive furniture.
Lechuza Windowsill Planters:
Designed to mimic the shape of traditional windowsill planters, these self-watering pots make it easy to provide the best possible environment for your flowers or kitchen herbs.
Living Wall Planters:
Self-watering wall planters are great because you can easily hang or remove them for watering without having to worry about getting drips on the wall or carpet.
Thumbs-Up Life Pod:
Are you looking for a planter that will work for your small interior? Wall-mounted planters might be the perfect solution!
Mkono Watering Planter:
For those who want an even more inconspicuous self-watering planter, these options from Mkono look just like your average ceramic pots. These are available in three sizes, and each one comes with a pot, an inner basket, and a wick to distribute the moisture.
Lechuza Delta:
Smooth lines direct the eye toward your painstakingly curated indoor garden. Nobody will know these beauties are self-watering.
