Creating an indoor oasis is a goal for many but keeping plants alive is a struggle we’re not alone in. Anna and her husband Dave know more than a thing or two about indoor plants, having run successful indoor plant maintenance and hire business, The Garden Path in Sydney, for many years. They say the secret to thriving plants is… the pot! Wanting to make indoor plant care truly simple and accessible to all, they created their own range of smart pots that strike the balance between form and function. Introducing Indoor Pot Supply Co.
With years of experience in plant and garden care, they have our full attention when it comes to sharing tips on creating a greener, more beautiful home.
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When Anna and Dave wanted to combine their green thumb expertise with a practical solution to take the hassle out of indoor plant care, Indoor Pot Supply Co. was born.
“Over the years, we learned all the tricks to maintaining lush, vibrant indoor gardens. And so much of it has to do with watering and creating an ideal environment for the plant.
“Most plant owners tend to give their plants a little too much love — usually by overwatering, which can lead to root rot and a host of other issues. Or, like us, they’re juggling a busy family life where plant care doesn’t always make the top of the to-do list.
“We knew simply using self-watering pots would solve many problems,” explains Anna.
Seeing the offering of self-watering pots on the market – most looking more like plastic rubbish bins than indoor pots – they were inspired to create a better solution!
“It surprised us to find almost no self-watering pots in a material other than plastic. We have a more earthy, minimalist aesthetic.
“I’ve always had a passion for design and wanted to create something that not only functioned well but looked good,” smiles Anna.
“It started our journey of designing, prototyping and iterating the smart indoor pots you now find in our range.
“We decided on fibrestone for the material because it has a beautiful finish like concrete yet is lightweight and can be waterproofed. Fibrestone is a mix of polyresin, fibreglass and crushed stone and truly mimics concrete texture without the weight or fragility.
“It’s also durable and can be formed into a range of contemporary shapes like our popular fluted profile. And because our pots don’t weigh much, we’re also able to offer free shipping to metro areas in NSW, QLD, SA and VIC.”
Offering more than artisanal aesthetic, these pots have a clever design under the lid… or should we say ring!
“We’ve been using these types of pots in our commercial plant maintenance business for many years — they come with a ‘smart ring’ design that allows you to leave your plant in it’s plastic nursery pot, suspended by the smart ring and creating a reservoir below for your plant to draw upon. You can cover up with pebbles, bark or any other natural material you like and you don’t have to fill the entire pot with soil!
“It’s also a fuss-free and mess-free solution for indoor plants, avoiding spills or the need for plant saucers that can stain floors.”
Having just released their latest style, the adorable, rounded Lulu design, there’s no signs of Anna and Dave slowing down.
“We want to develop pots to suit every aesthetic. TOKO is one of our most popular and as the name suggests, it has a clean Japanese minimalist design. BAJA on the other hand, is rustic and has an old-world seaside feel.
“I’m inspired to keep deveoping new shapes and play with finishes. We believe every home should flourish with thriving indoor plants and creating the perfect pot drives us.”
We couldn’t let these plant experts go without giving us their top 5 tips to keep indoor plants alive and thriving.
“Getting the watering schedule right is a must! If you don’t have a self-watering pot, we suggest buying a water metre from the nursery. It will give you an accurate measure of your soil’s moisture levels so you only water your plant when it needs it. Or, if you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, you can press your finger down into the top inch or so of soil, if it’s moist don’t water your plant.
“Position your plant in a good spot around your home. Different plants need different amounts of natural light, and some can’t handle direct sunlight. A quick Google search should tell you what conditions your species prefers.
“Pests can quickly kill a plant so act fast if you see any. Neem oil is a great, natural way to keep your plants pest free.
“There are too many plant tips to mention but probably checking the size of your pot [to avoid it getting root bound] and positioning it away from heaters or cool draughts would also be top of the list.”
For even more plant care tips and to check out their full range, visit the Indoor Pot Supply Co website. You can also connect with them on Instagram for plenty of plant inspo!
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