Clarke Stoneware Plant Pot - Blue

This is a footed plant pot in blue stoneware, 16.5cm across and 18.5cm tall. A wide, rounded bowl sits on a narrower tapering foot, so the planting stands raised rather than flat against the shelf. The bowl is covered in a textured pattern of rounded panels, some filled with concentric rings and some with rows of parallel lines. The speckled blue glaze gathers darker in the grooves and lighter on the raised edges, which gives the surface real depth. The foot is left plain, in the same speckled glaze.

At this size it suits a small to medium houseplant, such as a trailing pothos, a young snake plant or a small fern. Set it on a sideboard, a bookshelf, a desk or a window sill in the living room, hall or bedroom. There the footed shape lifts the leaves clear of the surface and gives a low plant more presence. It makes a thoughtful present for someone who has just moved home or who keeps a growing family of houseplants. Empty, it still earns its place as a decorative piece on a shelf.

It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense clay fired hard. At 1.4KG it has a reassuring weight that helps it stand steady under a leafy plant. The maker notes that colour variations may occur due to the nature of the glaze, so the speckle and the depth of blue on yours will differ a little from the next. That is part of the appeal of a glazed piece. A practical tip: keep the plant in its plastic nursery pot and stand it inside the stoneware, so you can lift it out to water at the sink and let it drain before returning it. Pair it with natural wood and pale walls, where the blue reads clearly.

What material is the plant pot?

It is made of 100% stoneware with a speckled blue glaze, and it weighs 1.4KG, so it feels solid and sits steadily.

How big is the plant pot?

It measures 16.5cm across and 18.5cm tall, a good size for a small to medium houseplant on a shelf, desk or sideboard.

Will my pot look exactly like the photographs?

The maker notes that colour variations may occur due to the nature of the glaze, so the speckle and shade of blue will vary slightly between pots.

What kind of plants suit it?

Small to medium houseplants such as a trailing pothos, a young snake plant or a small fern look right, and the footed shape lifts their leaves clear of the surface.

Can I use it without a plant?

Yes. The textured pattern of rings and lines and the footed shape make it a decorative piece in its own right, standing alone on a shelf or mantelpiece.