17+ Creative Indoor Container Garden Ideas

Creating an indoor container garden is a delightful way to bring the freshness of nature into your home, no matter the size or style of your space. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting out, these creative ideas will help you cultivate a lush indoor oasis.

Tiered Indoor Garden

Create depth and interest with a tiered indoor garden.
Create depth and interest with a tiered indoor garden.

Maximize your indoor garden by using a tiered plant stand. This setup is perfect for showcasing plants of different heights, creating a layered look that’s both functional and beautiful.

Maybe worth checking out:

  • Tiered Plant Stand: Elevate your greens with a tiered stand, perfect for diverse plant heights and aesthetics.
  • Ceramic Plant Pots: Complement your plants with stylish ceramic pots for an elegant and durable display.
  • Indoor Plant Lighting: Ensure optimal growth with adjustable lighting. Ideal for spaces lacking natural light.

Herb Haven in the Kitchen

Keep fresh herbs handy in your kitchen with a mini herb garden.
Keep fresh herbs handy in your kitchen with a mini herb garden.

Why not spice up your cooking with a small herb garden right in your kitchen? I’ve found that using mason jars or ceramic pots on a sunny windowsill keeps my basil, thyme, and mint within arm’s reach while cooking.

You might give these a try:

  • Mason Jars for Herb Gardening: Enhance your kitchen decor while growing herbs with stylish mason jars. Easy and versatile.
  • Ceramic Pots for Indoor Plants: Add a touch of color with ceramic pots, perfect for growing your favorite kitchen herbs.
  • Windowsill Herb Garden Kit: Start your kitchen herb garden effortlessly with a complete windowsill kit. Convenient and compact.

Repurposed Wooden Crates

Add rustic charm with repurposed wooden crate planters.
Add rustic charm with repurposed wooden crate planters.

Wooden crates can be transformed into rustic planters that add charm to any room. I once repurposed an old wooden crate for a client, lining it with burlap and planting a mix of greenery and flowers.

Possibly helpful picks:

  • Burlap Fabric Roll: Line your wooden crate with burlap to enhance rustic charm and protect your plants effectively.
  • Indoor Plant Mix: Choose a vibrant indoor plant mix to add life and color to your wooden crate planter.
  • Waterproof Container Liner: Use a waterproof liner to prevent water damage and maintain the integrity of your wooden crate.

Hanging Glass Terrariums

Elevate your space with elegant hanging glass terrariums.
Elevate your space with elegant hanging glass terrariums.

For a touch of elegance, hang glass terrariums filled with air plants. These low-maintenance beauties are perfect for adding greenery without taking up floor space.

A few helpful options:

  • Set of Hanging Glass Terrarium Orbs: Elevate your space with elegant glass orbs, perfect for displaying air plants stylishly.
  • Air Plants for Terrariums: Discover the beauty of minimalism with air plants that thrive effortlessly in any setting.
  • Jute Twine for Hanging Plants: Add rustic charm with durable jute twine, ideal for hanging your terrariums safely.

Indoor Fairy Garden

Bring magic indoors with a delightful fairy garden.
Bring magic indoors with a delightful fairy garden.

Create a whimsical indoor fairy garden using a shallow dish and miniature decorative elements. I love adding tiny fairy figurines and moss for an enchanting touch.

Consider these options:

  • Fairy Garden Figurine Set: Enhance your fairy garden with charming figurines, bringing a whimsical touch to your space.
  • Decorative Moss for Gardens: Create a lush, enchanting landscape by adding decorative moss to your indoor fairy garden.
  • Miniature Fairy Garden Accessories: Add magic with miniature accessories to craft a detailed, imaginative fairy garden scene.

Succulent Coffee Table

Make a statement with a succulent coffee table centerpiece.
Make a statement with a succulent coffee table centerpiece.

Incorporate a succulent arrangement into your coffee table for a unique centerpiece. I once designed a glass-topped table with a built-in succulent tray for a client, and it became a conversation starter.

Some handy options:

  • Glass-Top Coffee Table with Built-In Planter: Enhance your living space with this glass-top coffee table featuring a built-in planter for succulents.
  • Assorted Live Succulents: Brighten your home with a variety of live succulents perfect for indoor arrangements and decor.
  • Decorative Pebbles for Planters: Add texture and style with decorative pebbles for a finished look in your succulent arrangement.

Bathroom Orchid Display

Enhance your bathroom's elegance with orchids.
Enhance your bathroom’s elegance with orchids.

Orchids thrive in the humidity of a bathroom and add a touch of elegance. I recommend placing them on a windowsill or a shelf to create a spa-like atmosphere.

May just do the trick:

  • Ceramic Orchid Pot with Drainage: Enhance your orchid’s growth with a stylish ceramic pot featuring essential drainage holes.
  • Full Spectrum LED Grow Light: Boost your orchid’s health by providing optimal light with a full spectrum LED grow light.
  • Orchid Potting Mix: Ensure proper nutrition and aeration for your orchids using a specialized orchid potting mix.

Miniature Bonsai Trees

Find peace and balance with a miniature bonsai tree.
Find peace and balance with a miniature bonsai tree.

Bonsai trees bring a sense of tranquility and artistry to any room. I keep a small bonsai on my desk, and it’s a lovely reminder to find balance in my busy day.

Items that may come in handy:

  • Bonsai Tree Starter Kit: Cultivate your own serene miniature garden with this bonsai tree starter kit. Perfect for beginners.
  • Bonsai Pot with Drainage Holes: Enhance your bonsai’s growth with a stylish pot that ensures proper drainage and aeration.
  • Bonsai Pruning Shears Set: Keep your bonsai in perfect form with precise and easy-to-use pruning shears.

Repurposed Tea Tins

Repurpose tea tins into charming plant pots.
Repurpose tea tins into charming plant pots.

Give old tea tins a new life by turning them into adorable plant pots. Their compact size makes them ideal for small plants like succulents or herbs.

Check these products out:

  • Succulent Plant Collection: Add charm to your tea tins with a variety of easy-care, vibrant succulents.
  • Herb Seed Kit: Grow fresh herbs in your repurposed tins for a convenient and aromatic kitchen garden.
  • Potting Soil Mix: Provide essential nutrients for your plants with a high-quality potting soil mix.

Indoor Zen Garden

Achieve tranquility with an indoor zen garden.
Achieve tranquility with an indoor zen garden.

Create a calming indoor zen garden with sand, stones, and a few small plants. I often use this setup to bring a sense of peace and focus to my meditation space.

Useful items to consider:

  • Mini Zen Garden Kit: Enhance your space with a mini Zen garden kit for tranquility and relaxation.
  • Decorative Rocks for Zen Garden: Add beauty and calm to your Zen garden with these aesthetically pleasing stones.
  • Sand Rakes for Zen Garden: Craft serene patterns in your Zen garden with these versatile sand rakes.

Succulent Bookends

Keep books organized with succulent bookends.
Keep books organized with succulent bookends.

Combine functionality and greenery by using succulent planters as bookends. This idea adds a fresh touch to bookshelves while keeping your books tidy.

A few choices to try:

  • Concrete Succulent Planter Set: Enhance your shelf with stylish concrete planters, perfect for modern succulent bookends. Add charm today!
  • Decorative Succulent Pots: Keep your books organized with decorative succulent pots. Bring a fresh touch to your space!
  • Small Modern Planter Bookends: Add elegance to your bookshelf with these sleek plant holders. Perfect for succulent enthusiasts!

Hanging Macramé Planters

Add bohemian flair with hanging macramé planters.
Add bohemian flair with hanging macramé planters.

Hang macramé planters in a sunny corner to create a bohemian vibe. I love using these for trailing plants like pothos or spider plants.

You might like:

  • Set of Macramé Plant Hangers: Elevate your space with boho charm by hanging your favorite plants in style.
  • Indoor Hanging Planters with Hooks: Easily install these planters and add greenery to any corner effortlessly.
  • Trailing House Plants Collection: Choose vibrant, trailing plants perfect for bringing life to hanging baskets.

Glass Bowl Water Garden

Introduce tranquility with a glass bowl water garden.
Introduce tranquility with a glass bowl water garden.

A glass bowl filled with water plants can be a striking centerpiece. I once helped a client create this unique water garden, which adds tranquility and a touch of the unexpected to any room.

A few suggestions:

  • Large Glass Fish Bowl: Create an elegant water garden centerpiece with this spacious, clear glass bowl.
  • Aquatic Plants Starter Kit: Enhance your water garden with a selection of vibrant, easy-to-grow aquatic plants.
  • Decorative Pebbles for Aquariums: Add texture and beauty with these natural decorative pebbles for your glass bowl garden.

Repurposed Light Bulb Terrariums

Create a quirky display with light bulb terrariums.
Create a quirky display with light bulb terrariums.

Turn old light bulbs into tiny terrariums for a quirky and creative display. These are perfect for air plants and make for great conversation starters.

Might be a good match:

  • Clear Glass Light Bulb Terrarium Kit: Create stunning tiny ecosystems with this complete light bulb terrarium kit. Perfect for beginners!
  • Assorted Air Plant Bundle: Add vibrant greenery to any room with easy-to-care-for air plants. Perfect for terrariums!
  • Natural Jute Twine for Hanging: Durable jute twine is ideal for hanging your terrariums securely and stylishly. Get creative now!

Indoor Vegetable Patch

Enjoy fresh produce with an indoor vegetable patch.
Enjoy fresh produce with an indoor vegetable patch.

Grow your own food by creating a small indoor vegetable patch. I love using deep containers for growing easy-to-maintain veggies like lettuce and radishes.

A few relevant products:

  • Deep Plant Containers: Start your vegetable patch with deep containers, perfect for growing lettuce and radishes indoors.
  • Organic Potting Soil: Enhance plant growth with rich organic potting soil, ideal for your indoor vegetable patch.
  • Adjustable Grow Lights: Ensure optimal light for your veggies with adjustable grow lights, designed for indoor use.

Floating Shelf Gardens

Maximize space with floating shelf gardens.
Maximize space with floating shelf gardens.

Use floating shelves to display a collection of small potted plants. This setup not only saves floor space but also creates a dynamic visual element.

Explore these options:

  • Wall-Mounted Floating Shelves: Elevate your space with stylish floating shelves, perfect for displaying your potted plants.
  • Decorative Planter Pots: Choose decorative pots to enhance the beauty of your plants and complement your shelf design.
  • LED Grow Lights: Ensure your indoor plants thrive by installing LED grow lights above your shelves.

Wine Cork Succulent Planters

Craft eco-friendly decor with wine cork succulent planters.
Craft eco-friendly decor with wine cork succulent planters.

For a fun and eco-friendly project, turn wine corks into mini succulent planters. They’re perfect for fridge magnets or small desk decorations.

Products that could assist:

  • Mini Succulent Plants Set: Add vibrant life to your cork planters with these adorable mini succulents. Perfect size!
  • Strong Adhesive Magnets: Keep your planters securely in place with these durable adhesive magnets. Easy application!
  • Small Hand Drill Kit: Effortlessly create holes in corks with this compact hand drill kit. Simple and efficient!
Text: Joyce Peterson