Elephant Ceramic Indoor Plant Pot For Succulents
animal shaped planters
The Elephant is a ceramic succulent planter shaped like an elephant, and we love it when someone in the shop explains to us that the trunk should point up, because an up trunk signifies a happy elephant, delivered with the quiet confidence of a person who read that somewhere reliable. People reach out and touch the ears. They always do. We have stopped mentioning it.
We nod. We agree the elephant is happier that way. We simply made the trunk pointing down because a down trunk breaks considerably less often in shipping, a fact we also read somewhere reliable, specifically several broken trunks ago. The elephant may be slightly less symbolically joyful as a result. It has, however, arrived at your door in one piece, which we have decided to call a fair trade. There is no drainage hole, so plant a succulent or use it as a cover pot.
- Color: Grey, Orange, Teal, WHite
- Material: Ceramic
- Glaze finish: Glazed
- Finish variation: Natural variation between pieces
- Drainage: No
- Saucer: No
- Dishwasher safe: Yes
- Indoor / Outdoor: For indoor use and covered outdoor temperate weather use
- Designed by: Chive Studio
- Year Designed: 2016
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- Dishwasher-safe. Can also be hand-washed with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.
- The glaze is dipped and kiln-fired — it is sealed, durable, and not looking for trouble. No special cleaning products required.
- For pots with saucers empty the saucer periodically. Standing water in the saucer defeats the purpose of having a drainage hole, which is a thing we feel strongly about.
- Not frost-safe. Designed for indoor use and covered outdoor temperate weather use. Freezing temperatures are not recommended.
Shipping
- Free shipping: On qualifying US orders — threshold shown at checkout
- Standard: 5–8 business daysExpress2–3 business days (at checkout)
- International Ships: to 40 countries — rates at checkout
- Packaging Ships: in outer box to protect gift box
Returns
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on unused items in original packaging. If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 14 days with a photo and we will replace it at no charge.
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