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June 2, 2025

How to Create a Chic, Shade-Loving Container Garden

This modern container garden is all about texture, structure, and elegance—with houseplants that thrive in lower light.

Looking to bring bold, architectural beauty indoors or to your shaded patio? This modern container garden is all about texture, structure, and elegance—with houseplants that thrive in lower light. Whether you’re styling a shaded entryway or adding drama to a living room corner, this combo brings a fresh, sophisticated look.

The Container Recipe:

  • Sansevieria (Thriller): Clean lines, vertical impact, and drought tolerance.
  • Caladium: Broad, colorful leaves for bold texture.
  • Bromeliad: A tropical pop of color and drama.
  • Ferns (Fillers): Light, feathery movement to soften the arrangement.
  • Pothos (Spiller): Easy-care cascading greenery that adds flow.

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Design Tip:
Use a wide, bowl-style container to keep things grounded and modern. Go neutral or ceramic for an elegant finish.

How to Plant Your Container Garden:

  1. Choose a wide bowl container with drainage.
  2. Add a high-quality potting mix suitable for houseplants.
  3. Start by placing your thriller (Sansevieria) off-center.
  4. Tuck in Caladium and Bromeliad for height and color.
  5. Fill in gaps with ferns.
  6. Add pothos at the edge to spill over.
  7. Water lightly and keep in a shaded, warm spot.

Light & Water Care:

  • Indirect or filtered light (no direct sun).
  • Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry.
  • Rotate your container garden weekly to maintain even growth.

In-Store Perks:
We have everything you need in-store to DIY your own container garden—or let one of our designers craft a custom arrangement just for you.

 

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