Best plant stands

Make your foliage a feature with the best plant stands.

Best plant stands
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If you're a plant lover then chances are you've run into a major problem that eventually plagues all of us: where are you going to put all of your verdant green growing babies? That's where a quality plant stand comes in. A plant stand can ensure your plants are off the floor and ensure they aren't left languishing in a corner or tucked away on a bookshelf.

When picking a plant stand there are a few things to keep in mind. You'll want something that is suitable for your plants, and your design aesthetic. With that in mind, there are a few things to consider. 

  • Materials: Not all stands are made from the same materials. A metal option might be suitable for keeping larger planters stable, while wicker might not be sturdy enough to get the job done. You'll want to keep a careful eye on both what the stand is made of, and how much weight it can hold safely. 
  • Size: Plant stands can be suitable for a single small plant, or be large enough to hold several plants of different sizes. You also want to ensure that the plant stand is going to fit into whatever space you have available, especially if you're in a smaller space like living in an apartment. 
Staff pick

A set of four metal plant stands

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Aishn four metal plant stands

Four of a kind

Show off your plants out in the open where guests and friends alike can see. 

Pros:

  • Four planter heights
  • Sturdy metal construction 
  • Affordable 

Cons:

  • Needs flat flooring for stability
  • Not suitable for heavier plants 

This quartet of metal stands is made of powder-coated iron and is sturdy enough for even the heaviest of pots. The curved feet protect your flooring while the top of the stands has attractive scrollwork. You could separate these around your home for various plant focal points, or arrange them together for a multilevel plant display. 

Best minimalist design

A white planter in a wooden plant stand

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Mkono mid-century wooden flower pot holder

Vintage vibes

Bring some chic to your design aesthetic. 

Pros:

  • Available in four sizes 
  • Three colors to choose from 
  • Easy to assemble 

Cons:

  • Might be wobbly if not on level surface
  • Only fits up to 10" pots 

This minimalist design will let your plant be the star of the show, and its open design means that you can also show off any attractive plant pots you have. Made from natural handcrafted beech wood, it measures 14 inches in height and is best suited to plant pots with a diameter of around 10 inches. 

Best for multiple plants

A wooden plant stand with multiple pots on different levels

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Isino pine wood plant stand

Show off all your plants in one place

A wooden multi-level plant stand delivers plenty of room to display plenty of plants all in one space. 

Pros:

  • Sturdy wooden construction 
  • Multiple levels for plants 
  • Slats allow water to drain instead of sitting

Cons:

  • Requires a large amount of space 
  • Can be pesky to put together 

If you have a larger space to play around with, consider this attractive wooden unit that offers shelving for multiple plants. It's made of pinewood and has been treated to make it water-resistant and durable. With four levels and seven partitions, you could experiment with the plants positioning to create a beautiful greenery display. 

Best ladder style

A wooden ladder style shelf for plants

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RHF foldable ladder shelf

Step it up

Make sure all your plants get enough sun with this leaning ladder design plant stand. 

Pros:

  • Foldable design 
  • Multiple levels to hold planters
  • Sturdy wooden construction 

Cons:

  • Can be difficult to put together 
  • Needs a level surface or can be wobbly 

Measuring 45-inches tall, this impressive four-tier ladder shelf could be the basis of an eye-catching plant display. Boasting a hinged, foldable design, this is made of solid pine wood with a distressed, aged finish. 

Best for small spaces

Convenience Concepts Newport deluxe plant stand

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Convenience Concepts Newport deluxe plant stand

Concrete chic

This chic tiered plant stand has room for two of your favorite leafy specimens.

Pros:

  • Perfect for small spaces 
  • Wood and concrete construction 
  • Sturdy construction 

Cons:

  • Can be difficult to assemble 
  • Fairly short 

We're going industrial chic with this next choice. Perfect for loft-style apartments and modern homes, the faux cement finish on the shelves and black legs give this a stark look that will contrast well with your plants. 

Bottom line 

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A quality plant stand will ensure that all the plants in your home have a dedicated space that gives them room to thrive and grow. There are all sorts of options out there from shorter mid-century designs best suited for juvenile plants or a large wooden multi-level option that can display all of your plants in one place.

Our favorite option is the Aishn four metal plant stands. You get four different metal stands, each of which is a slightly different height, making it perfect for anyone just getting started with plants. The stands are also quite sturdy, and the metal design is suitable for inside or outside. 

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