Description
This large ceramic planter takes the shape of a contented capybara, sitting back on its haunches with a little mandarin balanced on top of its head. Its round body is glazed in a soft beige with brown details picked out on the ears, nose, paws and feet, and two rosy blush marks sit beneath its closed, smiling eyes. The planting well opens at the back, so whatever you grow seems to sprout from behind its head. It stands 18.6cm tall, 22.2cm wide and 16.6cm deep, a generous size for a pot with this much character.
Its rounded shape sits comfortably on a shelf, a desk, a sideboard or a broad windowsill, where the gentle face and glossy glaze add warmth and a little humour to the room. The opening suits a small houseplant with trailing or upright leaves, and the capybara looks just as content holding a faux plant in a corner where light is scarce. It makes a cheerful gift for anyone who likes a plant pot with personality, and it brings a smile to a home office, a living room shelf or a bedroom.
It is made from ceramic, with a smooth, glossy glaze across the whole figure and the ears, paws, feet and mandarin sculpted in relief, right down to the tiny green leaf on the fruit. As good practice, we would keep a living plant in its own plastic nursery pot inside and water it there, so it lifts out easily to drain. Dust the outside with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. For a simple styling idea, group it with a couple of plain pots in earthy tones and let the capybara take centre stage on the shelf.
Specification
| Material |
Ceramic |
| Colour |
Beige & Brown |
| Height |
18.6cm |
| Width |
22.2cm |
| Depth |
16.6cm |
| Weight |
0.782kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the capybara planter?
It stands 18.6cm tall, 22.2cm wide and 16.6cm deep. That large size suits a small houseplant on a shelf, desk or windowsill.
What is the capybara planter made from?
It is made from ceramic with a smooth, glossy glaze in soft beige, with brown details on the ears, nose, paws and feet.
Where does the plant go in the capybara?
The opening sits at the back of the capybara, behind its head, so the leaves rise up behind the little mandarin on top.
How should I water a plant in it?
We would keep a living plant in its own plastic nursery pot inside and water it there. Lift it out to drain before putting it back.
How do I clean the planter?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe the glaze with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away to keep the shine.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes. Its smiling face, rosy cheeks and mandarin topper make it a cheerful gift for anyone who likes a plant pot with real personality.