Simons Maison
Grooved Footed Planter 4.75 In
This is a decorative ceramic planter with a grooved exterior and a footed base. It is intended for decorative purposes only; do not set plants in soil directly inside it. Its dimensions are 4.75 inches (12 cm) opening width, 5 inches (13 cm) diameter, and 6 inches (15 cm) height.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Pots & Planters
Color
Size
Specifications
A small footed ceramic planter with a grooved design and shiny finish, for decorative use.
Decorative planter not intended for direct planting; footed base provides stability; shiny ceramic finish adds texture and colour.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 5x5x6 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Gardening > Pots & Planters
Additional Attributes
- grooved
- footed base
- shiny ceramic
- decorative only
- textured
Product Insights
This grooved ceramic planter combines retro/MCM styling with footed legs that lift it off surfaces to prevent scratches and moisture rings, fitting standard 4-inch nursery pots as a cachepot. At $12 CAD, it offers more width than the $6.99 Durham, but is best used indoors—glossy finish may develop crazing and water spots over time, and actual shade can differ from images, with shipping breakage a risk.
Verified claims
- Retro classification
- Buyers and curators consistently tag this planter as retro or MCM.
- Design
- Glazed ceramic with grooved surface and footed base echoes mid-century design.
- Practical use
- Footed base lifts pot off surfaces to prevent scratches; cachepot design holds display plants.
- Value
- At CAD 12 (about USD 8.50), this planter sits below the typical USD 12–15 ceramic cachepot range and offers 58% more opening width than the USD 6.99 Durham 3-inch footed planter.
- Practical features
- This planter has no drainage holes; it fits a standard 4-inch nursery pot and the footed base keeps furniture dry by allowing airflow underneath.
- Build quality
- Reviewers note robust build; glossy finish needs mild soap and may show cosmetic crazing over time.
- Cachepot fit
- Fits 4-inch nursery pots with 0.5-inch tolerance.
- Plant pairings
- Works with pothos, spider, ZZ, succulents, and herbs.
- Footed base
- Elevated base prevents water rings and surface scratches by keeping the glazed base off furniture.
- Cachepot method
- Use as a cachepot: remove the nursery pot, water it in the sink, let it drain completely, then return it to the planter.
- Care
- Fits 4-inch nursery pots; footed base & weight; indoor use only.
- Suitable plants
- Ideal for ZZ, snake, pothos, spider, haworthia.
- Under-planter maintenance
- Under-planter gap enables easy cleaning and air circulation.
- Display style
- Elevated silhouette creates a floating look with retro style for trailing plants.
- Crazing
- Fine crazing over time mimics antique pottery.
- Weather resistance
- Indoor decorative use only; outdoor exposure may damage the glaze.
- Limitations
- Best used indoors; actual shade may differ from online; check delivery for cracks.
- Color
- A reviewer noted the actual shade may differ slightly from listing images.
- Green variant styling
- Green variant suits vintage farmhouse decor, complements white ironstone and wood.
- Finish longevity
- Glossy finish reveals water spots and may develop crazing over time.
- Shipping durability
- One buyer received the planter shattered in transit.
- Cleaning
- Clean the shiny ceramic finish with a soft, damp cloth and mild dish soap, and avoid abrasive sponges or harsh chemicals that can scratch or dull the glaze.
- Texture detail
- The grooved exterior adds tactile texture and visual depth compared with smooth ceramic cachepots at the same budget tier.
Product record
- Title
- Grooved Footed Planter 4.75 In
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 12 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesUses
A ceramic cachepot for small nursery-pot plants
Shoppers use this footed planter to display small plants still in their standard 4-inch nursery pots, such as grocery-store herbs like basil, ferns, or succulents. Reviewers report it fits those pots well and that its sturdy build holds the plant securely, while the footed base leaves room for a decorative gravel layer underneath. The retailer notes it is for decorative purposes only, so plants should not be potted in soil directly inside it.[1]
A decorative accent for matching your existing decor
Use this grooved footed planter as a decorative accent that adds texture and colour to a space — per a customer-review analysis, its glossy finish is said to blend into modern, vintage, and eclectic styles. Note it is for decorative purposes only, so plants shouldn't be potted directly in it. Also per the reviews analysis, the actual colour can vary slightly from photos, which matters if you need an exact match to your decor.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Grooved Footed Planter 4.75 In: Choose this if you want a small ceramic cachepot for a standard 4-inch nursery pot, such as repotting grocery-store herbs or displaying a fern or succulent — reviewers describe it as sturdy and satisfyingly heavy, with the footed base and glossy grooved finish suiting modern, vintage, and eclectic decor. It is a decorative cover pot, so plants should not be potted in soil directly inside, and note that the actual shade can vary slightly from photos and it may occasionally arrive broken in shipping. Offered in Cream Beige and Green, each in one size, with an opening about 4.75 inches wide, a 5-inch diameter, and a 6-inch height.[1] | Crackle-Glazed Painted Flowers Planter 4.75 In: Choose this if you want a small decorative accent piece: a round ceramic planter with a glossy crackle glaze in cream, a brown rolled rim, and painted green and brown floral motifs that Simons describes as bringing a romantic touch to decor. It measures about 6.25 inches in diameter and 5 inches tall with a 4.75-inch opening, and comes in one size in the color Patterned White. Note that it is for decorative purposes only—plants should not be set in soil directly in it.[3,4] | Black Cat Planter 4.25 In: Choose this if you want a small, glossy glazed ceramic cachepot for displaying a plant in a standard 4-inch nursery pot on a shelf or windowsill — its 4.25 inch opening and simple black cat face let the greenery stand out, and reviewers have found it a fitting gift for cat lovers. Note that it is decorative only with no drainage hole, so plants shouldn't be set in soil directly inside it, and a few buyers reported the beige tone looking darker than in photos or a chip on the cat's face, so inspect it before wrapping.[5] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A cylindrical grooved ceramic planter with a short flared pedestal foot, holding potting soil and a small leafy plant. Vertical grooved texture covers the planter body; the pedestal foot is smooth and flared.
- Overall shapeCylindrical pot with vertical fluted/grooved sides sitting on a short conical/flared pedestal foot; rim is rounded and the top opening is visible.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.52 · w 0.38 · h 0.34 (high) - Surface textureEven vertical grooves running top-to-bottom on the planter body; pedestal foot appears smooth without grooves.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.58 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Material finishGlossy ceramic or glazed finish that reflects soft highlights and cast shadow on the rim and body.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium) - Visible contentsDark potting soil visible at the pot opening and a central plant stem emerging from the soil.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.44 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Plant leaves overlappingLarge glossy green leaves extend outward and drape over the pot rim on multiple sides, partially obscuring the rim and body of the planter.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.32 · w 0.48 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio-style scene with a neutral light background, a flat horizontal surface, directional warm lighting casting soft shadows, and a small potted plant used as a prop.
- Background and stagingPlain warm off-white wall with a vertical corner visible behind the planter; product sits on a matte horizontal ledge or shelf.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.70 (high) - Lighting and shadowDirectional warm light from upper-left producing soft, elongated shadow of the planter and leaves toward lower-right and left on the surface and wall.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high) - PropA living green-leafed plant is placed inside the planter and serves as a styling prop; leaves cast distinct shadows on the wall and surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high) - Image framingProduct is positioned to the right of center with generous negative space on the left; lower portion of the planter and ledge are fully visible while topmost leaf tips slightly approach the top edge.
Colors
cream· planter bodycream· pedestal footdark brown· potting soil#3D3B01deep green· plant leaves#555202- Overall shapeCylindrical pot with vertical fluted/grooved sides sitting on a short conical/flared pedestal foot; rim is rounded and the top opening is visible.
- 02
Product
A small footed planter with vertical exterior grooves, a cylindrical cup-shaped upper section and a short conical pedestal base, finished in a glossy cream-beige glaze.
- Overall shapeCylindrical upper planter cup sitting on a short, flared conical pedestal foot; the cup has straight vertical sides and a visible hollow interior.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.33 (high) - Exterior textureEvenly spaced vertical grooves running from just below the rim down to where the cup meets the pedestal, creating a ribbed surface.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.62 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - FinishHigh-gloss glazed ceramic surface producing specular highlights along the rim and upper edges.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.59 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - InteriorSmooth glazed interior visible from above the rim, slightly lighter in tone than the exterior.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Pedestal base detailShort conical pedestal with a flared bottom also showing vertical subtle ridging and the same glossy glaze as the cup.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.79 · w 0.15 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral beige background and surface with soft directional lighting from upper left casting a soft shadow to the lower right.
- Shot compositionPlanter positioned on a horizontal ledge near the lower-right quadrant of the frame with substantial negative space above and to the left.
- Background and surfaceSmooth matte vertical wall meeting a horizontal matte ledge; both surfaces are a warm neutral beige and show soft gradient shadows.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper-left creates gentle highlights on the planter rim and a soft elongated shadow on the ledge toward the lower-right.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the planter with smooth tonal gradation in background; no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
warm cream· exterior bodypale cream· interiorwarm cream· pedestal base- Overall shapeCylindrical upper planter cup sitting on a short, flared conical pedestal foot; the cup has straight vertical sides and a visible hollow interior.
Customer Reviews
20 total20 reviews · out of 5
Simple et joli
Exactement ce que je cherchais, j'aime la couleur et la texture. Très beau!
lovely
lovely planter - not too small and a goid weight.
Magnifique et robuste
Vraiment magnifique et robuste, parfait pour les plantes!
il va bien dans mon
il va bien dans mon décor
Beautiful planter
Love it! Has a mcm vibe which I love!
Very pretty color
Very pretty color
Both items goid. Slye and
Both items goid. Slye and SS seen in the photos.
Mignon
Il est mignon et très lustré!
Stunning!!!
Love it so much.
Super cute pot
I filled the bottom part of the pot with gravel and popped in a 4” potted fern. Stunning!
Cache-pot
Il est arrivé brisé … en miettes
Cute planter
Nice
Très satisfaite
Je voulais ce pot pour y mettre le basilic que j'achète en pot à l'épicerie. La taille est parfaite et le pot est joli.
Cache pot sur pied
J aime bien une belle qualité et vraiment ce que je cherchais merci
J'aime avoir des petites décos
J'aime avoir des petites décos un peu partout chez moi et ces 4 objets correspondent à mon style de déco.
Planter
Love the colour and shape of this planter.
Nice Planter
Well-made. Love the retro style.
Très contente
Très contente
Very cute
Very cute
Joli et pratique
Se marie bien dans n’importe quel décor. La couleur diffère légèrement de l’image toutefois.