2. The Cascading Indoor Tree Cachepot
Introduction
Standard plastic nursery pots detract from the beauty of large indoor statement plants. Concealing them inside an oversized, structured woven basket immediately elevates greenery into architectural decor.
What This Idea Means
Using large-format belly baskets or tall cylindrical seagrass planters as decorative outer shells (cachepots) for indoor trees like Fiddle Leaf Figs, Olive Trees, or Birds of Paradise.
What You Need
- 1 heavy-gauge woven basket (split rattan, water hyacinth, or coiled rope) with a diameter 2–4 inches wider than your plant pot
- Heavy-duty plastic plant saucer or drip tray
- Plant elevator/riser (optional)
- Preserved Spanish moss or coconut coir sheet
How to Style & Create
- Place the waterproof plastic drip tray directly at the bottom of the woven basket.
- Insert a small cork mat or plant riser beneath the tray to protect floors from condensation.
- Lower the potted plant directly into the center of the basket.
- Tuck preserved Spanish moss across the top surface of the soil to conceal the inner plastic container completely.
Pro Tips & Variations
- Elevation Trick: If the plant sits too low inside the basket, place a sturdy wooden block or brick underneath the nursery pot before adding the drip tray.
- Two-Tone Dip: Choose a basket with a white or charcoal color-dipped base to ground lighter flooring.
