The Best Cat Planters
Cat planters are a great way to combine your love of green thumbs and things that meow. They can hold almost any type of plant, and they bring an adorably unique style to your home. There are even options for outside and inside use, giving you the ability to decorate any space you choose.
What to Look For
To help you find the best products for your home, we’ve gathered and reviewed some of the best cat planters on the market today. While making our selections, we asked ourselves questions like, Can this withstand a drop from a curious kitten? and Will this blend in with the average home’s decor? We quickly fell in love with the three-pack of cat-printed planters from GiftAGirl because of their charming design. If you’d like your cat to enjoy the plant just as much as you, the Cat Ladies’ growing kit comes with edible and nutritious cat grass. We can’t wait to hear all about your top pick from the following list.
GiftAGirl Cat Planters
These cat planters are both beautiful and functional. They come with three wonderfully illustrated and lifelike kitties on each of their sides. The bamboo saucer looks nice and serves a purpose as well, as it catches excess liquid that makes its way out of the drainage hole on the bottom of the pot. The small size is perfect for housing succulents or other little plants, too.
Pros:
- We love the pink box these planters arrive in. It’s simply stunning and perfect for gifting.
- The pots worked well for other small household items, such as cotton balls and swabs. They definitely shouldn’t be limited to only plant lovers.
Cons:
- The plants are not included with the purchase. While this is mentioned in the product description, the photos with beautiful greenery feel slightly deceptive.
The Cat Ladies Grass Growing Kit
Edible delight
If you want cat-themed decor that can also grow a treat for your furry friends, this kit from The Cat Ladies is worth checking out. It includes a cute mug for growing greens, a soil disk, and seeds to grow your own cat grass — an organic, fiber-filled snack. The mug can then be used for other plants or even drinks later on.
Pros:
- We were super impressed with how fast the cat grass grew. For us, it was less than a week until our kitten could enjoy it.
- Our cats were all drawn to the fresh snack. We didn’t have to entice them to eat it for all of the benefits it brings.
Cons:
- Since this is somewhat lightweight, it could potentially be knocked over by excited cats. You can prevent this by keeping it away from high surface edges at all times.
VanEnjoy Mini Cat Planters
Kitty cat collection
These adorable cat planters are perfect for your tiniest plants. Each one has a cute cartoonish style and expression. They even have little tails to show off on their backsides. The set includes five planters made from clay and baked at high temperatures to ensure you’ll receive high-quality items every time.
Pros:
- We liked that these planters had drainage holes on the bottom, as we didn’t have to worry about overwatering or mold growth in our greenery.
- We found that these can be used for cat grass as well as decorative plants.
Cons:
- These don’t come with trays to catch the drainage, so you may need to set them on a plate during watering sessions to contain the potential mess.
Marbrasse Desktop Cat Planter
Sleek and simple
This cat planter is the perfect style for a modern desktop. It’s made of formed metal and painted black for a unique, minimalist look. It has a clear vase in the middle for flowers or a water plant — whatever makes you happiest when you see it on your workspace. It’s affordably priced, too, so you don’t have to break the bank to bring an eccentric accent item into your home or office.
Pros:
- We noticed that this also works well for air plants if you don’t place water inside the vase.
- It’s a great gift for the cat lovers in our lives, as it’s something not many people have seen or envisioned before.
Cons:
- Since this is relatively small, check the measurements before placing your order. We love the size, but we thought it would be bigger when we first imagined it in our space.
Classic Home and Garden Cat Planter
A cat nap in the sun
This incredibly detailed planter is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. It’s sculpted in the shape of a napping cat, which we found charming. It’s durable, UV-resistant, and weather-resistant, so you can trust it to last in almost any condition. Its impressive four-pound weight also ensures it won’t tip or blow over easily.
Pros:
- We love the tiny details of this cat planter. From paw pads to whiskers, the adorable kitty style will please any cat lover.
- The gray color lets the pot blend in with almost any surrounding style — rustic, modern, antique, outdoorsy, etc.
Cons:
- The listing calls this planter large, but it’s actually on the smaller side compared to other outdoor planters. It would work well for a succulent or small annual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can all of these planters be used for cat grass?
If your cats are eating from the planter you purchase, be sure to choose one durable enough to withstand occasional bumps or drops.
What else can be easily planted in these pots?
Most of these are small, so they work well for cacti, succulents, and other starter plants. If it’s small and doesn’t grow extremely fast, it will work well in these containers.
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