Sick Of Dirt-Covered Shelves? Try A Stylish Plant Storage Solution From IKEA

If you're a plant lover, you likely have a few shelves dedicated to showcasing your gorgeous grows. But the bases of your planters aren't always the cleanest, and some plants don't like it when you place saucers underneath them. For those reasons, your shelves are probably frequently covered with dirt that you have to clean off regularly. Plant shelves look good and keep your plants happy, but if you're sick of having to constantly tidy, IKEA has a stylish storage solution that you're going to love: the SATSUMAS plant stand.

This impressive stand is in the form of a ladder that you can lean and attach to a wall, and it includes 5 white metal plant pots which are spaced out and hung from the rungs. Standing at 49 ¼ inches tall with a width of 14 ¼ inches, it's large enough to hold at least five plants but not so large that it will take over a space. You could easily place it against a bare wall in the living room or even in the bathroom — it's perfect for keeping plants in the bathroom without cluttering countertops. Just ensure that you attach the top brackets to a wall to keep the stand secure and stop it from toppling over. Be aware that screws and plugs are not included, so make sure to choose the best ones for your particular wall.

When it comes to setting up your new plant stand, be aware that the white pots are 4 ¾ inches in diameter, which means that they can comfortably hold nursery pots up to 4 ½ inches. You want to keep your plants in their nursery pots because the white pots included with the stand don't have any drainage holes. This is for practical reasons — after all, you don't want water dripping from them onto your floor or carpet. It also means that you'll want to take the plants out and carry them to your sink, bathtub, or shower when it's time to water them. Remember to let them drain fully before putting them back in their respective planters.

This stand can help you create the perfect herb garden for your kitchen. Utilizing the five pots means you could grow parsley, mint, oregano, thyme, and chives, all in a compact space. You'll even find with this setup that your kitchen herbs will look like art. Alternatively, you could fill the stand with flowering annuals and place it in front of a very bright window or on a covered balcony. Of course, the upright nature of the stand also makes it perfect for displaying climbing and vining indoor plants, like pothos, ivy, philodendron, and even "string of" succulents. The stand would also look stunning if you use it to display your orchid or African violet collection. If you want to add more plants, even though you can't get extra pots from IKEA, you might be able to find railing planters that will fit from your local garden center or hardware store.