Choose the finish of a designer plant pot by the distance it will be seen from. Ribbed pots give a soft, even texture that suits a room seen up close. Fluted pots carry vertical lines that make a planter look taller and more formal. Faceted pots break the surface into flat planes that catch the light, so they still read from across a lobby.
What is the difference between ribbed, fluted and faceted?
| Finish | What it is | How it reads |
|---|---|---|
| Ribbed | Raised ridges repeated over the body | Calm, even texture, best up close |
| Fluted | Grooves running down the body, like a classical column | Vertical lines that add height |
| Faceted | Flat, angled planes | Sharp light and shadow, seen from a distance |
Which of our planters has which finish?
| Finish | Model | Shape | Sizes (dia x height) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbed | Oliver | Matte finish, matching saucer | 10 x 10 to 18 x 18 inch |
| Ribbed | Terrano | Earthy stone tones, with plate | 22 x 20 to 30 x 26 inch |
| Ribbed | Hycross | Tall cylinder, metallic band below the rim | 12 x 25 inch |
| Ribbed | Nova | Rounded, fine horizontal ribs | 11 x 15 inch |
| Fluted | Floris | Softly fluted bowl, with plate | 14.5 x 10 to 21 x 15 inch |
| Fluted | Atlantis | U-shaped column, flutes from rim to base | 12 x 12 to 15 x 24 inch |
| Fluted | Boston | Deep vertical fluting, stepped foot | 12 x 13 inch |
| Faceted | Dura | Sharp faceted styling, with plate | 8 x 12 and 12 x 18 inch |
| Faceted | Prisma | Rows of small pyramids, footed base | 12 x 18 to 20 x 30 inch |
All are UV protected. Every model except Boston is in our Roto Premium Series, in Beige Stone, White Stone and Gray Stone. Boston is in the Plastic Premium Series, in Black, M-Green, Clay Brown and Marble White.
Where does each finish work best?
- Ribbed, for spaces seen up close. Nova reads as one sculptural piece on a courtyard table or a landing. Hycross is tall and narrow, so it fits either side of a doorway where floor space is short.
- Fluted, for entrances and formal settings. Atlantis works in a row along a driveway or as a pair at an entrance. Boston sits beside a sofa or console, and its stepped foot looks like a pedestal.
- Faceted, for lobbies and large rooms. Prisma shows its texture from across a room and its fine detail up close, and the footed base keeps it clear of the floor.
Which plants suit a textured pot?
A strong texture looks best with simple, bold leaves, because a busy plant in a busy pot fights for attention. Our product pages suggest ZZ plants, peace lilies and aglaonema for Nova, palms, dracaenas and ficus for the tall Prisma, and monstera or rubber plants for Boston. Keep fine, feathery plants for the calmer ribbed pots.
Can you mix finishes in one space?
Yes, if one thing stays constant. The Roto Premium models share the same three stone colours, so you can mix a fluted Atlantis with a faceted Prisma and keep the colour the same. If you mix colours, keep one finish across the space instead.
Does a textured finish need more care?
A little. Dust settles in ridges and grooves, so wipe the pot with a damp cloth and use a soft brush in the deeper flutes now and then. Wipe soil splashes off the lighter stone colours soon after watering.
Where can you see every finish?
Each model page lists its sizes, colours and plate. To compare shapes across the range, see our designer plant pots and decorative planters, and send us the spaces you are filling so we can suggest a finish for each.