Dollar Tree's Blue And White Planters Look Just Like Pottery Barn For Way Less

Do you have luxury tastes on a dollar store budget? You're not alone! There's no need to break the bank to purchase high-end home decor when there are much cheaper alternatives that look just as good and only cost a fraction of the price. For example, you can find three stunning planters from Dollar Tree for just $3 each, and they look so similar to pots you can find at Pottery Barn for much more. 

We're talking about the Blue Printed Planters from Dollar Tree, specifically the pot with deep blue leaves and floral patterns all over a white background. These planters are 7 inches wide by about 6 inches tall, so they're perfect to hide nursery pots that are 2 liters or less. The real catch? They have that stunning deep blue and white color palette that has seriously luxurious, high-end vibes. It's a beautiful color combo that's reminiscent of Portuguese tiling using azulejo tiles, also found in Latin American countries and Spain. So if you're looking for simple ways to bring modern Spanish style into your home, these pots are a great first step.

The more expensive alternative can be found at Pottery Barn, which sells its Puebla Cachepots at a much higher price point. A similar size (medium) costs $79, unless you can find it on sale. A smaller planter will still cost you $59. Sure, the Dollar Tree pots aren't an exact dupe, and the Pottery Barn model is hand-painted on recycled porcelain. But if you don't have the funds to buy this kind of luxury item, there's no shame in going with something a bit simpler that still has the same colors and aesthetics. 

The first step here is to think about your interior design style and whether these Pottery Barn dupes would be a good match. To decide on planter colors for your indoor space, look at the rest of your interior. If your home has a lot of organic textures, like wool rugs and wicker baskets, you're well on your way to incorporating Portuguese style into your design scheme. Look at colors, too, where things like terracotta and reds can marry well with white and blue pieces. 

Now, what can you pair this planter with? It's perfect for indoor plants for small spaces, like philodendron (Philodendron), flowering potted plants like gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), or large cacti and succulents varieties, like aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller). The size of the pot makes it good choice for tables, shelves, or credenzas. These can also be used outdoor, either on the ground or on a table. 

It's not clear whether the pots have drainage holes at the bottom, but, in many cases, these types of pots are meant to act as cachepots (French for hide-pots). The goal of them is to hide and cover a less aesthetically pleasing but more functional planter, like a plastic nursery pot. The latter has drainage holes in the bottom, which are essential for preventing root rot and diseases in plants. Therefore, always plant your green babies in one of these plastic containers first, then place it inside of the decorative planter. When you water your plants, check that there isn't any accumulated water in the bottom of the pot, and empty it out if there is.