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Mid Century British Colonial SilverPlated Jardiniere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian silver plate on brass jardinière or planter with elephant head handles, perfect for
Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Silver Plate

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning concrete elephant ear planter by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter
Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planter
H 8 in W 20 in D 21 in
Italian Midcentury Ceramic White Elephant Planter
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Italian midcentury ceramic elephant planter. Beautiful lines and stark white. Would be a good
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters with Original Patina
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two large elephant ear planters done in the 1960s by Willy Guhl, with a wonderful original
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Handkerchief Elephant Ear Planter with Loss to Edge
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit large handkerchief elephant ear concrete planter with loss to edge Loss to
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Willy Guhl "Biasca" Elephant Ear/ Hourglass Concrete Planter, Switzerland 1954
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in The Hague, NL
"Biasca" Elephant Ear large planter designed by Willy Guhl and Anton Bee and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter with Iron Tripod Stand MCM
By Charles Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern fiberglass bullet planters. Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Elephant Garden Planters Pots Stands Italian Lattice Palm Beach
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most wonderful pair of old Italian elephant garden plant stands. I believe these are some sort
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Lucky White Wicker Elephant Plant Stand with Trunk Up, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical white-painted wicker elephant plant stand from the 1970s. Created from wicker, this
Category

20th Century American Bohemian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Paint

Italian Stone Garden Urn/Planter/Jardinière with Lion and Animal Faces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique carved stone planter with lion face as well as elephant, tiger and other animals. See pics
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

Terracotta Planter by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Walter Bosse and made in Vienna 1947-1951, terracotta, perforated wall with elephant in
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Very Large Brass Jardinière with Elephant Ring Handles
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very large brass jardinière with elephant ring handles A very large piece, and heavy too The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Chinese blue Elephant Garden Plant Stand
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant garden stool, flower pot. Handmade of ceramic. Nice
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Planters in Fiber Cement by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This pair of planters, model "oreille d'éléphant" was made of fiber cement by Willy Guhl (1915-2004
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Large 'Handkerchief' Concrete Planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit, c. 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Named the 'Handkerchief' planter (or 'Mouchoir' in French), but also known as the 'Elephant Ear' planter
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

19th Century Japanese Brass Footed Planter Jardiniere
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique Japanese Chinese solid brass footed planter / jardiniere / cachepot, circa 1880
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Planters, Cachepots an...

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Brass Planters, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of early 20th century French metal planters. Created in an illustrious Belle Époque
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Antique Early 19th Century Belle Époque Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Large Hand Chased & Enameled Egyptomania Brass Jardinière/ Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Hand Chased & Enameled Egyptomania Brass Jardinière/ Planter Egypt, 1930s A magnificent
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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Antique Planter, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Jardiniere, Edo, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique planter. A Japanese, bronze decorative jardiniere in Tokugawa or Edo taste
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Chinese Colored Glaze Ceramic Elephant Garden Seat/Plant Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of magnificent Chinese colored glazed ceramic elephant garden seat are hand made and hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Polished Brass Planters Anglo Raj Hammered Jungle Design a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-Indian, Anglo Raj polished brass vessel planter hammered with elephants and lions in the jungle with
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Japanese Style Planter Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880
By L'Escalier de Cristal, Edouard Lievre
Located in PARIS, FR
Large planter decorated on the belly with a rotating decoration of polychrome flowers and geometric
Category

Antique 1880s French Japonisme Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Rare Japanese Style Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, Circa 1880
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
mounting of Fô dogs forming the handles. The planter rests on four elephant heads with reversed trunks
Category

Antique 1880s French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Elephant Planter Cachepot
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage ceramic elephant planter features an uplifted trunk (for good luck!) and a glossy glazed
Category

Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Elephant Planter Cachepot
Ceramic Elephant Planter Cachepot
H 9.5 in W 14 in D 6 in
Ceramic Elephant Planter Table Lamp
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage ceramic elephant table lamp features a planter basin and a cute character riding on his
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Jardiniere
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
base with a turned, knopped support on three elephant-head feet. Indian, circa 1830.
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Slide Design Cubic Yo Pot on Wheels in Jet Black by Giulio Cappellini
By Giulio Cappellini, Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FT), Elephant gray (code FG), Chocolate brown (code FE), Argil gray (code FJ), Dove gray (code FP
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Plastic

Elephant Planter or Umbrella Stand
Located in South Salem, NY
White ceramic elephant stick or umbrella stand. All white with well-defined black painted eyes
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands

Materials

Ceramic

A Japanese Bronze “Animal” Jardiniere
Located in Savannah, GA
. Depicted in deep relief are a lion, tiger, elephant, baboon, buffalo, bear and a deer. Having a great
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Bronze

Sarreguemines Majolica Jardiniere in the Japonisme Style, 1880-1890
By Sarreguemines
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
birds among pine branches, faux cloisonne, and cobalt blue elephant handles. Though originally
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Faience, Majolica, Pottery

19th Century Anglo, Indian Fern Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
base that terminates with 4 elephant motif feet. Fabulous hardwood carving.
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Royal Worcester Cachepots, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
With elephant handles.
Category

Antique 1880s English Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Large Oriental Brass Hibachi/Jardiniere
Located in Montreal, QC
are modelled as a stylised bird (or possibly a stylised elephant) The rim is inverted and flattened
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

19th Century Shaped Copper and Brass Log Bin
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
is shaped like an elephants foot.  Complete with decorative brass handles.  Ideal for use as a log
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Brass, Copper

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere
Located in San Francisco, CA
patina. Raised on shaped corner bracket feet with elephant head handles on each side. Bronzes from the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Parisian Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass Vases, Set of 3
Located in Dallas, TX
with elephant head feet; it is further decorated at the top with a pierced and scalloped rim. Each
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Style Samson Imari Jardinières
Located in Brighton, Sussex
handles on either side, mounted on ormolu bases with elephant head and trunk feet.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Cast Brass Jardinière
Located in Wilson, NC
landscapes cast in high relief. The base has floral scroll work with stylized birds. Handles are elephant
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Slide Design Bamboo Cachepot in Light White by Tous Les Trois
By Slide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
standard color options: Milky white, jet black, elephant gray, chocolate brown, argil gray, dove gray
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Plastic

Pair of 19th Century Brass Chinoiserie Jardinières
Located in Dallas, TX
timeless motifs inspired by ancient Chinese architecture, with bold bronze elephants' heads serving as
Category

Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Unique Multicolor 20th Century Garden or Patio Set with Elephants
Located in Schagen, NL
This Asian garden/patio elephant set was manufactured, circa 1960s-1970s and features a Classic
Category

20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Bronze Bonsai Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
style and beautiful patina. Incised decoration on the front and bronze elephant head handles on both
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Bonsai Planter
Antique Japanese Bronze Bonsai Planter
H 4.5 in W 17.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Carved Elephant Statues
Located in Forney, TX
, figural, each in the form of an Asian elephant, painted white, forward facing, having ornate gilt gold
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Rattan Elephant Tray Table or Drinks Table, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
. This elephant shaped end table stand was beautifully constructed in hand braided rattan / wicker
Category

Mid-20th Century French Colonial Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Monumental Midcentury Art Deco Style Ballroom Chandelier with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
, beginning with the soup course, led by two live gold and silver-clad baby elephants, each carrying a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Monumental Midcentury Art Deco Style Ballroom Chandelier with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
, beginning with the soup course, led by two live gold and silver-clad baby elephants, each carrying a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Koro or Incense Burner
Located in Stamford, CT
base. Three legs topped with horned and other demons standing on upside down foo dogs. Elephant heads
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Tobacco Pot Pencil Pot in Slip Frie Onnaing, France 19th Art Nouveau
By Frie Onnaing
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
are elephant heads, decorated with corn. The slip gives the pot a nice shiny effect. Brilliant colors
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Selection of Large Italian Ceramic Animals
Located in Atlanta, GA
) Large-scale leopard print hand painted vase, planter, or umbrella stand. It measures 18" H x 10.5" W. 2
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Willy Guhl Steel and Concrete Design Bench, Switzerland, 1950s
By Willy Guhl
Located in leucate, FR
realizing the potential of new materials. Designs produced by the student group included the Elephant Ear
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Concrete, Steel

24-Piece Collection of Blue Niloak Midcentury Pottery
Located in Topeka, KS
– not marked but documented • Squirrel planter 5.5 H x 3 W x 5.5 D inches • Circus elephant gloss
Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Pottery

Planter with elephant handles by Théodore Deck, circa 1870
By Theodore Deck
Located in Paris, FR
Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Planter with elephant handles Circa 1870 Paris (France) H x D: 29 x
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Faience

Jardinière Hammered Brass
Located in Cookeville, TN
. Hammered and punch work plaque on the side with an elephant standing. Gorgeous openwork handles to both
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Jardinière Hammered Brass
Jardinière Hammered Brass
H 13.25 in W 19.13 in D 16.75 in
Japanese Bronze Planter
Located in Woodbury, CT
Deeply carved high relief scenes of cranes, some with water plants, lilies and reeds. Elephant
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Planter
Japanese Bronze Planter
H 18.25 in Dm 24 in
Imari Faceted Planter with Elephant Head Handles
Located in San Francisco, CA
A substantial Meiji period Imari planter of faceted form decorated in shades of orange and dark
Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' planter. Gorgeous oversized abstract shaped bowls
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful midcentury Willy Guhl 'Elephant Ear' planter. Gorgeous oversized abstract shaped bowls
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cement

Pair of Bronze Elephant Form Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superb casting with crisp detail and varieted patination. The elephants are posed in kneeling
Category

Vintage 1980s Thai Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Elephant Form Planters
Pair of Bronze Elephant Form Planters
H 27.5 in W 15.5 in D 21 in
Large White Glazed Terra Cotta Elephant Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare large Italian terra cotta elephant planter with glass eyes.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Planters and Jardinieres

Edwardian Indian Elephant Garden Planter, circa 1910
Located in Hastings, GB
Late Victorian/ early Edwardian Indian stone elephant planter. English. Very early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Cast Stone

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Planter With Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic planter with elephant available at 1stDibs. Each planter with elephant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and stone. Find 78 options for an antique or vintage planter with elephant now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a planter with elephant — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A planter with elephant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one planter with elephant that is appealing in its simplicity, but Willy Guhl, Eternit and ELO produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Planter With Elephant?

The average selling price for a planter with elephant at 1stDibs is $2,262, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $88,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Planter With Elephant
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    The original elephant clock designed by Ismail al-Jazari is no longer in existence. However, a larger scale reproduction is on display at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Shop a variety of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
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    Versailles planters are square-shaped containers used as planters for ornamental trees and plants. Traditional designs feature ball finials and ring hardware on each corner and paneled stepped feet below. André Le Nôtre designed them in the 1600s for growing Louis XIV's orange topiary trees at Versailles. Find a collection of Versailles planters on 1stDibs.
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    What elephant statues represent is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Cultures around the world associate elephants with power, fertility, good fortune and wisdom. Because of the phrase "an elephant never forgets," some people link them to memory. You'll find a range of elephant statues on 1stDibs.
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    The elephant is a symbol of good luck and of good fortune. Bring someone good luck by gifting them an elephant bracelet. You can shop a collection of elephant bracelets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, you can mount an elephant head. However, if you acquire one, it is best to have a professional taxidermist do the work for you to ensure that you do not damage it. You'll find a selection of taxidermy on 1stDibs.
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    The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
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    What elephant jewelry symbolizes is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Many people believe that the elephant represents good fortune. As a result, you may choose to wear the jewelry as a symbol of luck or for personal protection. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of elephant jewelry.
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    A cast stone planter is a vessel used as a growing environment for flowers, succulents and other plants. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes. The term cast stone refers to the material used to produce the planters. It is a mix of fiber clay, magnesium and concrete finished to resemble carved stone. You'll find a wide variety of antique and vintage planters on 1stDibs.
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    Whether concrete planters are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people choose concrete for planters because of its durability and appearance. Find a collection of concrete planters on 1stDibs.
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    What a hanging planter is called depends on its design. Ones made out of woven materials or metal designed to resemble weaving are hanging baskets, while planters formed out of ceramic are sometimes referred to as hanging jardinières. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage hanging planters.
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    Yes, you can grow bamboo in planters. However, there are specific qualifications that make some planters better than others for growing bamboo. Ideally a wooden planter that provides added insulation and drainage is used for optimal bamboo growth. Browse a range of planters on 1stDibs.
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    The best plant for shallow planters is vegetables. Because vegetables such as lettuce and onions do not have deep roots, they grow well in several inches of topsoil.
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    Yes, concrete planters do absorb water. Concrete is porous and will absorb moisture from its environment, which will cause moss to grow on the outside of the planter. You’ll find a variety of concrete planters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, ceramic planters can be good for plants, especially if they feature drainage holes that allow excess water to run out. However, some ceramic glazes and finishes may contain chemicals that shouldn't come in contact with edible plants. Using a vessel designed specifically for use as a planter will typically allow you to avoid these substances. On 1stDibs, find a variety of ceramic planters.
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    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
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    Whether ceramic planters are good for outside depends on their design. While ceramic is a weather-resistant material, some paints and glazes may not be able to withstand the effects of sunlight, moisture and extreme temperatures. As a result, you should only place ceramic planters intended for outdoor use outside your home. On 1stDibs, find a range of outdoor ceramic planters.
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    Because proper drainage is essential to a healthy plant, whether the plan is indoors or outdoors, drainage holes are a necessity. This prevents root rot, fungus, and bacteria from forming in the plant.
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    If your planter boxes aren't made of a very porous material, you should add drainage holes to avoid accidentally drowning your plants or flowers. However, if the material is porous, the water will naturally pass through.