Elevated Elegance: Best Flowering Plants for Planters on Legs

Fancy adding a planter on legs to your living or workspace? This is a reasonable desire, yet perhaps the more important question is: which plant should you choose? They’re all just so beautiful – especially when they start flowering.

However, it’s still important to consider each plant’s specific needs, the care they require, and the ideal planters to help them thrive. Now, let’s take a closer look at some wonderful options.

Dracaena

The Dracaena is an evergreen plant from the Asparagus family. With its slender, upward-reaching leaves, it resembles a miniature palm tree, adding a touch of elegance.

Most Dracaena varieties are hardy, tolerating cooler winter temperatures and lower light levels. The overall key thing is to avoid draughts, water the plant generously, and occasionally mist the leaves. 

Ficus Benjamina

This Ficus will brighten up any room and works just perfectly in planters on legs. But remember: if its pot is too small, it may drop leaves and struggle to thrive.

Ficus Benjamina grows quickly, especially with bright light and regular watering. It can be really huge, yet is easily pruned to control its size. Young plants have slender trunks that thicken over time, while mature ones may develop aerial roots that can even form new shoots.

Monstera

With its huge, uniquely patterned leaves, this very plant brings a touch of the tropics to your space. However, do keep in mind that Monsteras grow pretty large, both above and below the soil, so you better choose a spacious pot – to accommodate its future growth.

Peperomia

Featuring smooth and brightly leaves, peperomia adds a lively splash of colour. But while some varieties stay compact, others grow quite tall and need a larger pot – the key is to pick a planter that gives the roots room to grow without leaving too much excess soil, which may lead to overwatering.

Calathea

With its striking leaf patterns and rich green hues, Calathea is a true decor gem. To keep it thriving, follow care instructions closely – this affects both its growth and flowering.

A tall pot will help your calathea to feel right at home – and it surely will.

Palm

Graceful, feathery leaves make palms a stunning choice for a tall, stylish cachepot, thus evoking a tropical vibe. But as the palm grows and its roots expand, you may need to repot it into a larger planter – where it’ll look even more impressive.

Anthurium

This one is native to the Americas, where it thrives from Mexico all the way to Argentina. The Anthurium is said to bring its owner mental strength, vitality, and a sense of harmony. Aside from its stunning looks, this plant has a practical side too – its leaves help purify the air by filtering out the impurities.

But keep in mind that its sap is toxic, so it’s best placed somewhere out of reach of both children and pets.

Hibiscus

The Hibiscus is affectionately known as the ‘Chinese rose’. Famous for its lavish blooms, it flowers generously. And its delicate petals release a soft, sweet fragrance. Unlike some plants (Anthurium, for instance), it’s completely harmless. Many also believe the Hibiscus fills a space with energy, and symbolically, it stands for beauty, resilience and renewal.

Jasmine

With its elegant blooms and delicate scent, Jasmine truly shines as a houseplant. More than just a pretty addition to decor, it’s believed to infuse the air with energy, offering both inspiration and calm. Care is very simple: even a beginner can manage it.