Best Overall
Santino Self Watering Pot
- This self-watering pot prevents the orchid from retaining too much moisture.
This self-watering pot prevents the orchid from retaining too much moisture.
- The inner pot fits snugly into the outer pot, so it's difficult to remove.
The inner pot fits snugly into the outer pot, so it's difficult to remove.
This pick has earned the title of best orchid pot because of three key traits: functionality, variety, and value.
The pot is self-watering, which means the inner pot can be removed to fill up the bottom of the outer pot with water. (Warning: It fits pretty snugly, so you may have trouble separating the pieces.) The orchid will then drink up as needed via the installed wick system, preventing overwatering, and you can monitor when a refill is needed from a small window at the bottom of the pot.
You can also choose between eight colors and two sizes, providing plenty of options to match your plant and decor. Finally, the best part is the price: all of this comes for under $20.
Product Details: Size: 4 x 6 x 4.9 inches or 5 x 7 x 5.9 inches | Material: Plastic
Best Budget
Room Essentials Indoor/Outdoor Self-Watering Planter
- This pot comes in a nice variety of colors that range from trendy to totally timeless.
This pot comes in a nice variety of colors that range from trendy to totally timeless.
- The self-watering feature only works if the orchid has long roots.
The self-watering feature only works if the orchid has long roots.
Not all orchid pots need to be fancy, and this one from Target brand Room Essentials is proof. The smallest sizes are available for only a few dollars, with five sizes overall. The planters are modern and minimalist to complement any decor.
We appreciate that the planters come in sets of two. If you’re looking for other kinds of planters as well, Target has a whole collection in the same style to match.
There’s a built-in tray and a small port to make the self-watering aspect easy, which is great for orchids, which can become overhydrated easily. However, plants that are especially thirsty or have short roots will still need to be manually watered.
Product Details: Size: 5 sizes, starting at 4 x 3.75 x 4 inches | Material: Polypropylene
Best Splurge
Tao Accents Chain Orchid Pot
- Every pot is hand shaped and painted, making each individual piece unique.
Every pot is hand shaped and painted, making each individual piece unique.
- The material is more breakable than other options.
The material is more breakable than other options.
Orchids and elegant pots go hand in hand. This orchid pot is hand shaped and painted in the Capital of Ceramic in China—where porcelain was first invented. That craftsmanship makes each pot a one-of-a-kind piece of art. The size is also great for an orchid, as it's fairly slim and won't leave too much room for the roots to spread.
Despite their delicate appearance, these pots are pretty hearty, though porcelain is a more breakable material than something like plastic. The pots are also weatherproofed and waterproof so they can be used outdoors as well as inside.
The relatively simple floral design is beautiful. The pattern is distinctive and it only comes in blue and white, so it may not pair well with every decor style. That said, we think it would look great in a wide variety of rooms.
Product Details: Size: 8 x 6.5 x 8 inches | Material: Porcelain
Best Ceramic
rePotme Orchid Pot
- This orchid pot incorporates drainage holes into the design and is easy to move around to vary light exposure.
This orchid pot incorporates drainage holes into the design and is easy to move around to vary light exposure.
- The included liner doesn't have ventilation slits.
The included liner doesn't have ventilation slits.
These ceramic orchid pots from rePotme are miniature works of art. Each pot has a rich, two-tone glaze in a high-gloss finish. Drainage holes are incorporated into the design for maximum functionality without sacrificing style. The overall effect is strikingly beautiful paired with orchid blooms.
The pots also include a drip tray to collect water and protect your surfaces, plus the bottom of the tray features padded feet. Though the pot is available in a few sizes, the brand says the 4 x 6" hexagonal pots are great for smaller orchids in the Dendrobium and Oncidium families.
While the pot does come with a plant liner, it's just a simple black plastic pot with no slits or drainage holes. You could remove this layer, or upgrade to a higher-quality plant liner (in fact, rePotme sells these as well).
Product Details: Size: 4 x 6 x 4 inches | Material: Ceramic
Best Clay
Pottery Barn Scalloped Edge Planters
- These French-inspired pots have an elegant patina that creates an antique look straight out of the package.
These French-inspired pots have an elegant patina that creates an antique look straight out of the package.
- Not every style is available in every color.
Not every style is available in every color.
Bring the rustic elegance of a French garden into your space with one of these handcrafted scalloped containers. Whether you want a true terracotta, white, moss, or clay color, there’s something for every style.
Even better, there are planters, bowls, and urns so you can mix and match with all your other plants, too. While you do have options, you may not have as many as you’d like. Different colors offer different styles/sizes—from as little as two to as many as six.
We love the antique-style patina that makes these pots look charmingly aged right out of the box, without the price tag you often find with actual vintage pieces.
Product Details: Size: 3 sizes, starting at 7 x 6.25 inches | Material: Terracotta
Best Large
Allen + Roth Resin Planter with Drainage Holes
- A protective UV-inhibiting outer glaze prevents fading whether you store this planter indoors or outdoors.
A protective UV-inhibiting outer glaze prevents fading whether you store this planter indoors or outdoors.
- Each color has the same design on the outside—no plain options available.
Each color has the same design on the outside—no plain options available.
This striking orchid pot provides endless versatility. The outside is glazed with a UV-inhibiting coating, giving it a pleasant shiny finish and preventing the color from fading long term. The recycled resin material has a similar look to ceramic, but it’s more lightweight and durable.
It's approximately 16 inches in diameter, which is not quite as narrow as other options on our list. If you like the look but are worried about the roots of the orchid spreading too much, you can plant the orchid in a smaller liner pot to keep the roots contained, and place that inside this pick.
The easy-pop-out drainage holes on the bottom help to prevent over-watering. The pot comes in several striking colors like blue, teal, white, and red. Each option has the same design on the outside, though.
Product Details: Size: 16.76 x 14.34 x 16.76 inches | Material: Resin
Best Hanging
Panwa Hanging Orchid Baket
- The woven bamboo material provides plenty of ventilation and drainage for your plants.
The woven bamboo material provides plenty of ventilation and drainage for your plants.
- Even for orchids, these planters are on the smaller side
Even for orchids, these planters are on the smaller side
Hanging planters are great for displaying beautiful orchids, but you don't want to grab any old version or you run the risk of creating a less-than-ideal environment for your plant. This handmade bamboo hanger from Panwa is the best choice for this purpose.
The open weave provides plenty of circulation and drainage for your plant's roots, while the tear-drop shape provides snug quarters for an orchid to flourish. The planters are beautifully made and distinctive. You can buy them in packs of two, four, or six to create a whole hanging garden set-up. In addition to orchids, some users note that these also work well for succulents.
Even considering that orchids thrive in smaller planters, these might be a tight fit for larger orchids. They're the smallest planters on our list, and it's unfortunate that they don't come in multiple sizes.
Product Details: Size: 4 x 14 x 4 inches | Material: Bamboo
Best Self-Watering
Eva Solo Self-Watering Orchid Pot
- A semi-transparent frosted glass water reservoir allows you to easily see when the planter needs a refill.
A semi-transparent frosted glass water reservoir allows you to easily see when the planter needs a refill.
- The nylon wicks may occasionally need to be replaced.
The nylon wicks may occasionally need to be replaced.
Overwatering an orchid is easy to do, which is why a self-watering pot makes a great choice for those who worry about their plant-care skills. This one has a cute, minimalist design. The part the orchid sits in is made from clear glass, allowing light to absorb through the roots of the plant.
The base serves as a water reservoir, with nylon wicks that ensure your plant absorbs only the water it needs without the risk of rotting roots. The reservoir is made from semi-transparent frosted glass to show you how much water is left.
As far as downsides go, there aren’t many, though you may find that the nylon wicks get gross over time and might need to be replaced.
Product Details: Size: 6 x 7 x 6 inches | Material: Glass
Best Square
Two’s Company Inc. Faux Bamboo Cachepot
- This beautiful, glossy, bamboo-inspired ceramic pot would make a lovely gift when paired with an orchid.
This beautiful, glossy, bamboo-inspired ceramic pot would make a lovely gift when paired with an orchid.
- The only color is stark white.
The only color is stark white.
Orchids are striking, statement-making plants—so why not pair one with a striking, statement-making pot? Designed to replicate bamboo, this pot can visually hold its own against such a striking plant.
Whereas orchids are vibrant in color, this cachepot is glossy white with a square, geometric structure. We think these two distinctive styles would make a beautiful contrast. Add the plant and give it as a gift for something truly memorable.
That said, this pot is only available in stark white. If that’s not your style, you’ll want to look elsewhere.
Product Details: Size: 7.75 x 7.75 x 7 inches | Material: Ceramic