Plant Trays

Plant Trays + Saucers

Enhance your home's greenery with Terrain's plant saucers + trays. Our curated collection combines functionality with elegance, ensuring your plants flourish and your decor is elevated. Choose from ceramic, terracotta, and metal options, each crafted to manage excess water and complement your interior design. Discover a range of styles, from simple shapes to detailed designs, to highlight your plants. Coordinate with our planters and plant stands for a chic, harmonious look that celebrates nature's splendor.

Frequently Asked Questions on Plant Saucers

What are plant saucers for?

Plant saucers are shallow dishes that sit beneath your pots to catch excess water as it drains, protecting your floors, furniture, and surfaces from moisture and stains. Beyond function, saucers add a polished, finished look to your plant displays—pairing beautifully with trays to create cohesive, elegant arrangements indoors and out.

Do you need a saucer for indoor plants?

Yes, a saucer is highly recommended for indoor plants. It catches water draining from the pot, safeguarding your floors, shelves, and tabletops from water damage and unsightly rings.

Do outdoor plants need saucers?

Outdoor plants don't always need saucers, but they can be helpful in the right setting. On patios, balconies, decks, and other surfaces you want to protect, a saucer catches runoff and prevents staining. However, for plants in open garden beds or areas with plenty of drainage, saucers are often unnecessary—and can even trap too much water during rainy spells, risking root rot. Choose saucers for potted plants on finished surfaces, and skip them where water can drain freely.

How big should a plant saucer be?

Your plant saucer should be about 2 inches wider than the base of your pot to comfortably catch draining water without overflow. For a pot with a 10-inch base, choose a saucer around 12 inches in diameter.