Plants & planters

Finding a place for plants and planters in your space

When we’re choosing items for our homes, we often focus on practicality first. We need dishes to eat from, furniture to sit on and lamps to turn on in the dark. And while all those things are indeed important, a home isn’t just a collection of things; it’s a living, breathing space. Our wide variety of plants and planters help add literal life to the place you call “home.”

Not sure where to begin? We have a few tips to make every house a bit of a greenhouse…

• Think small. If you’re just getting started living the plant life, kicking off your journey with small plants can have a surprisingly big impact. Consider a few small spaces in your home that could benefit from a refresh. Some of our favorite locations are window sills, desks and powder rooms.
• Think big. As much as we love charming small plant stuff, large indoor plants and planters can be just the statement piece a room needs. Unlike oversized furniture, large plants can actually help a small room feel larger. We recommend choosing a less dense plant in this scenario, allowing light and air to move between the leaves.
• Consider the light. Compared to people and pets, plants truly have very few needs. But because they are native to different locations and climates, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to how much water or light they need to thrive. No matter the size of plants you choose, be sure to consider how much light the space receives where you plan to keep the plant, and water them in accordance with recommendations. 

Potting plants in planters

Put your most prized plant on a literal pedestal with our stylish plant pots and planters. Most of our plants are already potted, making them easy to transfer into a larger decorative pot or a flower box.

• To prepare the plant for planting, remove the plastic pot from the base of the plant by pulling it off or cutting it open. Then, gently tease out the roots so they can branch out more easily in their new home. Be sure to choose a planter that provides enough support for your plant while giving it room to grow.
• Next, prepare your soil and your pot or planter for its new resident. If you’re using a large planter, place a few stones or pieces of broken terracotta over the drainage hole to help prevent the soil from pouring out. Add a layer of soil along the bottom of the planter and consider adding some compost or plant food to your soil for extra nutrition.
• Finally, it’s time to plant. Insert the plant into the pot and surround it with soil. Make sure to leave a gap of about 1” between the soil and the top of the pot. Water the plant immediately once the plant and soil has been added to help settle any pockets of air in the soil. If needed, add more compost at the top of the pot.

IKEA has all the plant stuff you need to make your gardening dreams a reality in any size space. Now let’s get growing!