Don’t you just love succulents as much as Nell and I do? Adding them to your decor helps lighten up a forgotten corner of your home and brings in a burst of life. And, if you combine those succulents with the right container, it’s a win-win all the way around. I put together this round-up filled of 20 small pots for succulents to make the shopping easy for you.
Succulents don’t have a large root system and can grow in these small pots for a long period of time. It’s best if the pots have a drain hole because succulents don’t like to have their roots kept constantly wet. If there’s no drain hole, then put at least an inch or 2 layers of pebbles on the bottom of the pot and ease up on the watering amount and frequency.
When choosing the right spot for your succulents be sure to remember that these aren’t low light plants. They like as much natural light as you can give them. If you already have succulents and are looking to propagate them for planting in your new pots, then be sure to check out this post on 2 very easy ways to propagate succulents.
Choosing pots is fun but can be very overwhelming. There are so many styles out there and these are my current favorites. There are still a lot to choose from but at least they’re all in 1 place for your browsing pleasure.
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Be sure to check out our Growing Succulents Indoors series for lots of care info.
Other related guides: 11 Gifts For Succulent Lovers & 28 Gifts For Cactus Lovers
Here are our current favorite small pots for succulents:
This guide was originally posted on April 11, 2017. It was updated on May 12, 2021.
1. Rio Terracotta Indoor/Outdoor Cache Pots
We love succulents in terra cotta pots! These are extra unique because of the hand painted white details.
2. Mid-Century Turned Wood Tabletop Planters
This design is very popular with larger plants, but who said you can’t use it for a small succulent too? We love how this mid-century modern pot looks on a desk.
3. Triflora Hanging Planter Black/ White
Display any three succulents in a bright window with this industrial hanging planter. The extendable metal rod and adjustable ropes makes this planter very versatile.
4. Whimsical Porcelain Face Pots
Add a touch of humor to your home with these funny face pots! The set comes with three unique porcelain pots with different facial expressions that are sure to start a conversation with guests.
5. Eco-friendly Wooden Planters
We love anything eco-friendly here! Made from recycled wood, these geometric planters will add a touch of modernity to your home.
6. The Spring Breeze Planter in Blush Pink
These planters are made with a unique honeycomb bottom that allows for superior drainage, which is a must for succulents.
7. 6 Piece Owl Pot Set
This ceramic owl pot set is perfect for holding little succulents. You can keep all 6 yourself or give them away as gifts.
8. Cute Ceramic Planter Pot
These bright ceramic planters are sure to brighten up any corner in your home.
9. Wild Pact Set of 3 Cork Plant Pots
If you want to add some natural, plastic free charm into your home, this plant pot and saucer set is the perfect choice. A sustainable eco product, you can be rest assured you’re not harming the planet with these pots.
10. Modern Small Pots for Succulents
These neutral colored and modern small pots for succulents come in a pack of 3. They are the perfect size for 2″ grow pots.
11. Coffin Shaped Pots
Halloween lovers rejoice! Now you can celebrate your love for spooky season all year long with a coffin shaped succulent pot.
12. Miniature Concrete Plant Pot
These concrete pots come in cheerful, but subdued colors that will add the perfect pop of color in any home.
13. Half Moon Bronze Planter
Add some sparkle and astrology inspired decor to your home with this adorable moon shaped planter. Any green succulent will pop against this bronze color.
14. Gold Spotted Giraffe Planter
Bring the safari indoors with this adorable giraffe succulent pot with gold detail. Perfect for animal lovers everywhere.
15. Modern Planter
How unique is modern planter? This planter is certain to add some edge & revamp the looks for you Succulents & Plants.
16. Cement Leaf Printed Pot Set
These cute cement pots are perfect for holding small succulents because they have a small drain hole and a bamboo tray to help keep your surfaces clean.
17. Modern Terracotta Planters
We love the modern take on these classic terracotta pots. And they come in a set… the more the merrier!
18. Terracotta Face Planters
Face design and terracotta? Yes please! This set of succulents pots are sure to add a fun touch of style to any home decor.
19. Cement Succulent Pot Set
We love the geometric and metallic accents on these cement pots.
20. Set of Terracotta Geometric Pots
Drain holes and rubber feet are what makes this set of terracotta planters stand out (because drain holes are important for properly watering succulents and rubber feet will protect your furniture).
1. Sempervivum heuffelii // 2. Sedum morganianum // 3. Sempervivum saturn // 4. Haworthia cooperi var. truncata // 5. Corpuscularia lehmannii // 6. Sempervivum tectorum // 7. Haworthia attenuata // 8. Echeveria Fleur Blanc // 9. Echeveria albicans
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of small pots for succulents and that you found a few favorites to brighten up your home. Your succulents will love you!
Happy gardening,
Lucy (Updated by Brielle)
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I’m a life-long gardener who still to this day gets giddy at the thought of a trip to one of the local nurseries. Yes, I actually studied landscape and environmental horticulture and the practical experience I have garnered through the years has served me well. Childhood memories of chicken manure “tea” still float through my olfactory senses to this day. I have always been an organic gardener and always will be. From the Earth … To the Earth. I was born and raised in rural, bucolic Litchfield County, Connecticut and now joyfully live a few blocks from the ocean in beautiful Santa Barbara, California.
I love your posts about succulents and bromeliads! I bought some little guy few days ago (Echeveria) and I exactly thought how pot I will choose for. You have made this for me easier. Thank you. I´m from Czech Republic so our natural conditions are different from yours but your advice is always the best for me. Jana
Thank you so much Jana & greetings from Arizona! I’m glad you enjoyed the small pot round up – we love them all. Nell