Repotting your cacti is the surest way to show your love. The pots cacti come in are often small, made of plastic, and don’t offer your plant the ability to flourish, stretch its roots, and grow. Choosing a new, roomier pot will directly affect your plant’s health — making it a happier fixture on your windowsill. However, choosing the right pot for your cacti can be a challenge. With so many factors to consider — like the size of your cacti and the pot’s color and material — it can easily become overwhelming.
We’re here to help! Below we’ve rounded up the top cactus pots of 2025. Plus, we’ve put together a detailed buyer’s guide giving you everything you need to know, including comparing the different pot materials to choose from, so you can make sure you’re making the right purchase. Let’s take a look!
Looking to add a dash of modern design to your stylish home? Look no further than SE SUN-E’s Marbling Ceramic Flower Pots. Painted with a unique marble-like design, these ceramic cactus pots come in a pack of 4 small pots measuring 3.35 x 3.35 x 2.55 inches with a planting caliber of 2.5 inches. Made from a high-quality clay baked in high temperatures to ensure durability and strength, these plant pots have a sleek, timeless design sure to fit into a variety of homes.
The Brajttt Succulent Pots provide a stylish way to decorate your home. You can create an attractive yet functional planter with four different-sized pots to meet your needs.
These pots are made of kaolin ceramic, which is known for its durability. They also feature a drainage hole on the bottom to ensure your plants get the water they need without over-watering. The size of these pots makes them perfect for small and medium-sized plants such as herbs, peace lilies, succulents, and orchids. The pots are also easy to clean and have intricate and beautiful striped designs.
BESTTOYHOME’s Owl Succulent Pots are the perfect decoration piece to brighten up your office, room, or kitchen. With their natural bamboo trays, these cute plant pots are a space-saver, elevating each of your plants on a ladder-like tier. These small plant pots feature drainage holes for easy watering and the bamboo tray collects any overflow water or soil, keeping your desk or windowsill clean. Plus, made from high-quality ceramic, these stylish, multi-purpose pots can also be used as candle holders.
ARTKETTY’s Succlent Pots are made from glazed ceramic. These unique, colorful pots come in a pack of 5 and have a 4.3-inch growing capacity. With drainage holes and several color options, these plant pots are perfect for growing cactuses indoors, whether you plan to use them in your home, office, or commercial space. Made from ceramic clay, which has been baked at a high temperature, these pots are durable and long-lasting. A great gift, these cacti pots are sure to brighten up any windowsill or bookshelf.
When choosing a cactus pot, there are a lot of factors to consider. Of course, it’s important to choose a pot that’s stylish and goes with the design of your room or house. But looks aren’t everything. The plant pot also needs to have certain characteristics to make sure your cacti are happy and healthy in its new home. Below, we’ve listed what to look out for when picking a planter for your favorite cacti. Read on to learn more!
Cacti lovers are surely aware that most cactuses are drought-tolerant and can survive for days without water. However, it’s still important to choose an indoor planter that has drainage holes. Why? Many cactuses love deep, infrequent watering, which means the water (when you do water it) needs to flow out the bottom of the pot. Having drainage holes will keep your cacti’s soil from getting water-logged and will protect your cacti’s roots from root rot. If you buy pots that do not have holes at the bottom, make sure to drill them in before planting.
Clay pots are one of the most popular options for cactus pots because they drain easily. The porous nature of these pots creates a suitable environment for the cactus because the pot can also absorb water. Because of this, the gardener can easily estimate the moisture level of the soil because once the clay absorbs water, it becomes darker. These pots are affordable compared to other options, and you can easily find them in a uniform color that offers consistency to your home décor.
On the other hand, clay pots are very delicate, and they can immediately shatter if they’re dropped or hit the floor. The high drainage system of these pots can be great in the winter, but in the summer the water can be absorbed faster than expected. Therefore, keep an eye on your cactus during the warmer months to make sure that it does not dry out. Lastly, clay pots can break in the winter if they’re exposed to extreme cold.
For those planning to keep their potted cacti outdoors, a wood pot is a perfect option as it can resist cold temperatures and holds water for a longer time than a clay pot. What’s more, many find wood a warm, welcoming material to add to their home décor. Plus, if you purchase a handcrafted wood container pot, it will further increase the beauty of your cacti.
On the flip side, wood planters tend to rot easily, affecting the health of the plant potted in them. You can keep this from happening by lining the pot with a plastic bag, but this may affect the pot’s drainage capability. To fix this, poke a few holes in the plastic bag, which will allow water to easily drain out.
If you’re looking for a convenient option, then plastic cactus pots are your best bet; they’re cheap and easily reusable. Available in all shapes, sizes, and colors, plastic pots gained popularity over clay pots due to their functionality. Plus, while clay pots might change color due to salt build-up, plastic pots remain in like-new condition for a long time.
On the downside, these containers have poor-quality drainage systems and they could cause your cacti to become water-logged. Plastic pots are also not ideal for outdoor use because exposure to sunlight can easily cause them to become brittle or deformed.
Looking for elegance in your home décor? Ceramic cactus pots are a perfect option. Because they come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, these pots are very useful for indoor planters.
However, keep in mind that ceramic pots are often heavier than other materials. They come in two options: Glazed and unglazed. The unglazed pots are the most suitable for growing cactuses because their natural clay allows them to be well-draining. Glazed pots, while decorative and colorful, usually do not have a reliable drainage system.
Fiberglass pots come in a variety of sizes, colors, and shapes. Often, manufacturers will mold and paint these pots to look like wood or clay planters. Because they are immensely lightweight, these planters are great for planting a cacti or plan that you’d like to easily move around from time to time. Plus, the material is highly durable, making it perfect for dramatic temperature changes.
However, these planters tend not to have drainage systems. Therefore, if you want to prevent root rot, you’ll have to drill your own holes. We recommend using these planters for display purposes only because of their aesthetic nature.
Excellent to add to any interior space, metal pots are extremely durable and reusable. Coming in a variety of sizes, colors, and shapes, these pots are a trendy option and are often made out of brass or copper.
However, metal pots are susceptible to rust, so you’ll need to apply a rust-resistant sealant once a year. These pots are also heavier than other materials, so they’re not ideal for plants that you’d like to move around quite often. Some metal pots do not come with drainage holes, meaning you’ll need to drill holes yourself.
Lastly, metal pots are an excellent conductor of heat. This means they can become extremely hot in summers, which may cause your cacti to burn. In the cold months, the incredibly low temperature may also negatively affect your plant’s growth.
Concrete planters are a popular option for outdoor settings because they can withstand various weather conditions; this can have a positive impact on the health of the cacti. These pots also come in a variety of shapes, making them a stylish addition to any outdoor space or garden.
Concrete is porous, allowing air and water to move freely through it. Because of this, these pots are ideal for cacti and will prevent your plant from developing root rot. However, concrete pots have a lime-producing property that can lower the pH of water, which may affect the health of your cacti. We recommend watering the pot frequently so excess lime can drain out of it.
Stone planters are a popular choice for indoor planters. They come in a variety of appealing shapes and sizes. There are two types of stone pots: Limestone mixed with fiberglass and natural stone carved in the shape of a planter. If you are new to gardening, an easy way to distinguish these types is by lifting the pot and noting the weight difference. Natural stone pots are heavier than limestone mixed with fiberglass.
Stone pots are fairly durable, but if you drop them by accident, they are likely to break (especially the natural stone variety). The limestone and fiberglass pot is more durable than the natural stone pot, but it often does not have a great drainage system.
Usually a cacti does not need a very large pot. However, it depends on the size of our cacti. Also, we recommend choosing a shallow pot to accommodate the growth of the cacti’s roots.
Gently shake off the soil from the cacti’s roots and plant it in a pot with the same depth as the previous pot, or in a slightly larger pot to encourage growth.
Yes. Cactuses usually love being planted together in the same pot. However, keep in mind that different cactuses and succulents may have different water needs.