9 playful pots that will give your houseplants a quirky update

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9 playful pots that will give your houseplants a quirky update

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Forget simple colour schemes and minimalist shapes – these novelty pots are designed to give your houseplants a quirky edge. 


Looking to add some life to your interiors? Houseplants are the perfect way to add a beautiful point of difference to any room. 

But to house your new plants, you also need the perfect plant pot, and thankfully, the options are endless. As houseplants have grown in popularity, so too have the variety of plant pots on offer. From classic ceramics and raised planters to cute animals and elegant faces, the days when pots were designed simply for functionality are long gone. Nowadays, it’s all about eccentric designs. 

With that in mind, we hunted down some of the best novelty plant pots out there. From loving sloths to golden bums, these planters take their inspiration from the most unexpected of places – and they’re all fantastic.

Sloth planter

Urban Outfitter Sloth Planter

There is nothing in this world more adorable than this Urban Outfitters sloth planter. It’s time to give you and your plants some much-needed love. 

Shop Urban Outfitters sloth planter, £16

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Face planter

Ezeso Face Planter

Made from a high-quality resin, which is lightweight but durable, this cute face planter can be used inside or out. A plant pot, but make it fabulous. 

Shop Ezeso face planter at Amazon, £20

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Eye plant pot

Trouva Eye See You Plant Pot

An artistic piece crafted from ceramic, this is the type of piece that can be admired without being filled. However, a plant will look pretty good in it too. 

Shop Trouva Eye See You plan pot, £13.99

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Gold cheeky bum

Audenza Antique Gold Cheeky Bum Plant Pot

Who doesn’t love a cheeky moment? This plant pot is made from electro-plated ceramic, which has been hand-painted in a rustic antiqued gold in a brush stroke style. If you say this doesn’t bring a smile to your face, we won’t believe you. 

Shop antique gold cheeky bum plant pot at Audenza, £42

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sitting pot

Etsy Sitting Pot

Looking for a cute deskmate? This adorable little guy is designed for smaller plants that don’t require much water, such as cacti, succulents and air plants. And if you don’t have plants, no problem. Use the pot as a holder for pens and other stationery bits. 

Shop sitting pot at Etsy, £12

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Rabbit black and gold plant pot

Sass & Belle Golden Rabbit Pedestal Planter

Made from polyresin, this golden rabbit pedestal planter is the perfect accessory to house your plants indoors. Coming in gold and black, it is also wonderfully chic. 

Shop Sass & Belle Golden Rabbit pedestal planter, £10

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Baby face vase

Wayfair Baby Monk Hear No Evil Plant Pot

In a calming grey colour, this baby monk head planter will be a great talking point and is sure to bring zen vibes to your home. Make it complete with your plant of choice. 

Shop Wayfair Baby Monk Hear No Evil grey oval face plant pot, £41.99

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Rainbow texture Plant Pot

Maddie's Plan Store Rainbow Texture Plant Pot

Available in 20 different colours, these rainbow texture plant pots will add a touch of modern cool to any room. 

Shop Maddie’s Plan Store Rainbow Texture Plant Pot, £11

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Urban Outfitters Froggy plant pot

Urban Outfitters Froggy Plant Pot

Create a fun home for your favourite plant in this Urban Outfitters frog pot. A truly joyful piece. 

Shop Urban Outfitters Froggy plant pot, £16

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