Where to buy plant pots in Singapore

New to gardening or urban farming, and wondering where to buy plant pots in Singapore? Whether you are seeking common or fancy plastic pots, rustic or painted terracotta pots, or stylish, perhaps quirky or even cloth planters, there are lots of options locally. Here are some of my personal recommendations of where you can find pots to suit any space.

If you’re looking for to get hanging pots, I have written a post on that here, and for plant stands and/or plant racks, see here for a list of places where you can buy them in Singapore.

I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. This post contains affiliate links that come at no additional cost to you, and I may earn a small commission.

Plastic Pots

Lightweight, affordable and practical, plastic pots are also better at retaining moisture than terracotta pots. However the lower quality pots may not last more than a few years, depending on how much sunlight it is exposed to. This is due to photodegradation from UV rays.

One thing that bothers me about some types of plastic posts is how it can get powdery as it deteriorates, and that is when I throw them out because I don’t want this plastic dust getting into my soil, especially for my edible plants.

I tend to veer towards the larger, long planters, which I can use to grow a mix of plants in, although it ends up being harder to move around.

Here are some places where you can find plastic pots:

1.World Farm
Practically a one-stop shop for all things gardening, World Farm is pretty much the most affordable place to buy essential gardening items and they have a massive variety of ornamental, fruiting, flowering plants and edible herbs. The physical store stocks a variety of plastic pots and planters, and you can find the commonly used plastic pots in different sizes here, they also have colourful, small round ones. Find them at 15 Bah Soon Pah Road in Yishun or shop on Shopee.

2. Noah Garden Centre
Online however, Noah Garden Centre has one of the widest range of attractive plant pots in various materials within Singapore. They also offer a good variety of garden essentials, and even nice plant stands. Get $10 off your first purchase when you use this link, valid for new customers, with a minimum spend of $20.

3. Far East Flora
A household name, Far East Flora’s physical stores have a lot of good quality products and their online shop is hard to top. They offer a wide variety of plants and gardening items in their Thomson, Bedok and Queensway branches. Online shoppers get 10% off their first purchase and Singapore Gardening Society members are eligible for discounts in their physical stores, remember to flash your membership card.

Other places that retail plastic pots include Toyogo, Daiso, Ikea, The Garden Store, GreenLeif, some supermarkets, and garden nurseries.

Terracotta Pots

Natural and rustic looking, terracotta lends a warm aesthetic to its surroundings. Admittedly, I have a soft spot for terracotta and my garden is filled with them.

It is little heavy to carry, and hence not always the most practical option, but it is a good alternative to plastic and can last you a lifetime if no accidents occur.

It has porous walls which allow for movement of air and water in the soil but this also means that it can dry it out sooner, and therefore requires more watering. Over time, salts and minerals from soil become visible on the outside of the pot, appearing as white, powdery sediment, which can be cleaned off.

1.Far East Flora
If you are after the classic terracotta pots which has a rough, natural texture, Far East Flora is a good bet. I’ve had a couple of their small sized pots (Diameter of 19cm) for years, and for $4.90 each, I find it value for money considering the amount of time it has lasted me.

2. Elements Concept
If you’re looking for something modern and funky, check out the Mozambique range, which are made of terracotta and hand-painted. Medium sized pots start from $90.

3. Candy Floriculture
Also located at Thomson Road, Candy has a decently-sized section dedicated to pots, and I would recommend visiting them if you like terracotta pots. They have a selection in different shapes – round, square, rectangular, even oval – for those looking for some variation. Candy is located at 567 Thomson Road.

4. Ikea
Seeing that Ikea is such a popular destination, you may already be familiar with these ones. They have a couple versions in-store. Prices start at $12.90. Find them at their Tampines and Alexandra outlets and online.

5. Noah Garden Centre
Interestingly, they also stock hand-painted terracotta pots by The Rain in Spain, which can lend a bit of cheerfulness to your home garden. Get $10 off your first purchase when you use this link, valid for new customers, with a minimum spend of $20.

6. Potto Potto
They are a popular online retailer of stylish and pretty pots and stock a fancy range of terracotta pots. Their pots fly off the shelves pretty quick so make sure you check in often.

7. The Garden Store
This site has a reasonably large range of plants and wide variety of garden products. They stock some terracotta pots in fancier styles, I particularly like their conical pots with marbled detailing. Also available are terracotta pots in other colours.

8. World Farm
They have highly affordable classic terracotta pots in small, medium and large sizes, as well as strawberry pots, which are helpful for growing herbs and yes – strawberries if you’re so inclined. Ask their friendly staff for help on this, they have a catalogue on file which you can flip through near the cashier.

9. Eat and Sip
Eat and Sip showcases the handmade works of local and international artisans. Here you will find quirky themed terracotta pots. This one’s for those with a playful spirit.

Ceramic Pots

If you are looking to add character to your work or home, patterned ceramic pots will certainly do that for you. Expect to pay a pretty penny for larger and more elaborately designed pots.

1.Tumbleweed
If you are after stylish and quirky pots, Tumbleweed offers a good range for you to choose from. Aside from ceramic pots, the store also stocks fibre reinforced cement pots. Pop by their stores in the Joo Chiat area (new store coming soon) and 55 Tiong Bahru Road, #01-02 to take a gander.

2. Cat Socrates
While visiting their Yong Siak Street branch, I found a section of fancy, small ceramic plant pots. It is worth checking out for its affordable and presentable range of pots. Find them at 78 Yong Siak Street, #01-14.

3. The Nature Company
Located near the Thomson Road cluster of garden nurseries, The Nature Company has an outdoor area with a selection of large ceramic pots. You can find it at 15 Joan Road.

4. Mud Rock Ceramics
Creators of beautiful hand made ceramics, Mud Rock Ceramics’ wares can be found in many cafes and restaurants around Singapore. Their items sell out really fast so be quick! All planters are made at their studio at 85 Maude Road.

5. Potta Plantta
Situated in the Telok Kurau area, Potta Plantta is a beautifully decorated store selling plants, aesthetically pleasing pots, gardening essentials and accessories. Visit them at 55 Lor L Telok Kurau, #1-57.

6. Plunt
Plunt sells a range of pots that range from whimsical to sleek, as well as plants. Visit them at their store located at 71 Ubi Cres, #08-13 or shop online.

7. Hipvan
Not the first name one thinks about when it comes to gardening accessories but Hipvan does stock a range of affordable pots. Shop online for the range of pots here. Get a $30 discount with this coupon code – OLIVIAtxek6 – when you spend a minimum of $200 and sign up for an account with HipVan.

You can also check out Potto Potto, Planter Pop, Jungalore, Little Big Garden, Little Botany, PnP Plantae, Frecklepot, Eat and Sip, Floora, Candy Floriculture, Noah Garden Centre, The Botanist & Her Thieves, Ohleaf, Rake Spade and World Farm, as they have a good range to choose from.

Garden Pots in Other Materials

Here are some other unique materials you can consider to enhance the look of your space, and bring out your plants’ best side:

1. Journey East
A trendy furniture store, Journey East is a stockist of House Doctor planters – a stylish range of metal planters – these are great accent pieces. The store is located at 315 Outram Road, #03-02, Tan Boon Liat Building.

2. Affordable Style Files
Run by stylist Hong Henwood, Affordable Style Files stocks a range of homewares, including a variety of pots. Visit them at 38 Eng Hoon Street in Tiong Bahru or shop online.

3. Crate & Barrel
A household name when it comes to home furnishings, Crate & Barrel have planters for the home too. They come in materials such as iron, aluminium and stainless steel, cement and stoneware. Find them at orchardgateway@emerald, 218 Orchard Road and at ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, #04-21/22.

4. Horme
Horme Hardware is a home improvement store which also offers a gardening related products such as tools, planters, seeds, hoses and more. Here you can find Bloombagz, a range of cloth planters. Their flagship store is located at 1 Ubi Crescent #01-01, Number One Building, or shop the collection online and pick up in-store.

5. 3. Hipvan
Hipvan stocks a range of concrete pots in different colours. While it is significantly heavier, concrete is a more affordable material, which could appeal to those shopping on a budget. They also have metal ones, as seen below. Get a $30 discount with this coupon code – OLIVIAtxek6 – when you spend a minimum of $200 and sign up for an account with HipVan.

Hanging pots

If you’re looking specifically for hanging pots, check out my post on where you can buy hanging pots in Singapore.

Do you know of other great places to buy plant pots in Singapore? Please share them in the comments below!

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