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Green on the inside : Don't pot it, box it with these zinc-plated, sheet-metal planters by Michel Koening. Available in light grey, red or black and a variety of sizes. www.flora-online.de -
Green on the inside : Hexagons are cropping up all over the design world. Comb_ination by Arik Levy is an artistic trellis that's available in various sizes. www.flora-online.de -
Green on the inside : No, it's not a fancy coffin; it's Arik Levy's Elevation bench with planter. www.flora-online.de -
Green on the inside : Sagaform's herb pot is an ingenious way to enjoy homegrown fresh produce. Insert a bunch in the enlarged opening, and keep the plant hydrated by pouring water into the corner hole. info@sagaform.co.za -
Green on the inside : Joe Paine, South Africa's "planter prince", introduces Spin Me Right Round, which come as a table or wall planter. They're great for adding a pop of green to an open space. joepaine.withtank.com -
Green on the inside : Window farms supply urban dwellers with fresh produce and contribute to sustainable living. Plus, they make for interesting decor. www.windowfarms.org -
Green on the inside : Gionata Gatto uses a suitcase-shaped base to grow up to 36 different plants out from the sides and top. These mobile, soil-filled suitcases, entitled Cultural Roots, use the concept of food as a sign of cultural identity. www.atuppertu.com -
Green on the inside : Bloom magazine turned us on to French designer Mathieu Lehanneur who creates these self-sustaining environments that support plant and animal life. Find clean air, food and aesthetic interest all in one clever design. www.mathieulehanneur.fr -
Green on the inside : Joe Paine's Aletta room divider is an indoor trellis that divides an area by growing a creeper up the trellis. joepaine.withtank.com
There are more creative ways of displaying plants than piling them all onto the fridge. Here’s how to do indoor plants – the VISI way.
Even if you live in an urban shoe box, there are appealing, space-saving ways to invite nature into your home. Forget the love palm that used to live with your aunt and the orchid you bought last year, and take inspiration from our gallery of designer planters.
The good news is that local and international designers are producing super-smart planters which provide functional design solutions – all adding a breath of fresh air to interiors. Some of our favourites offer small-scale indoor farming options or double up as furniture items.
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