You’ve got a few easy, tidy options that sit inside the planter so the plant sits higher without filling the whole pot with soil.

• Adjustable planter inserts: These sit in the top opening and raise the grow pot to a chosen height, often using a platform, chains, or hooks. They help reduce soil use and bring foliage above the rim.
• Internal riser discs/rings: Fixed-height platforms that lift the plant and improve airflow.

Measure your planter’s interior opening and the pot you’re placing inside, choose a load rating that matches your plant’s weight, and keep drainage paths clear. For stability, level the riser before placing your plant.

Lifting pots can improve drainage and help protect floors, decks, and patios.

• Pot feet/risers: Small rubber, plastic, or resin supports (including low-profile “invisible” feet) that lift the pot slightly for airflow.
• Raised bases with ventilation holes: One-piece platforms that elevate the pot while channeling water away.
• Plant stands: Wood, metal, or bamboo stands give more height and double as decor.

Pick based on your setting: low feet are great for windy areas; stands work well indoors for display. Avoid blocking drainage holes, distribute weight evenly, and select materials that won’t mark your surface.

Setup is straightforward and can help position plants perfectly in tall planters.

1. Measure: Check your planter’s interior opening and the diameter of the inner grow pot.
2. Assemble: Set the platform to the desired height. Some designs use chains and hooks to connect to the rim.
3. Place and level: Seat the base securely inside the planter and make sure it’s stable.
4. Load carefully: Place the plant on the platform, staying within the riser’s weight capacity.
5. Check drainage: Keep any drainage paths open to prevent water buildup.

Results can vary by pot shape and weight, so adjust height and placement as needed for balance.

If you’d rather skip traditional saucers, consider a combo that lifts the pot and manages drips.

• Pot feet plus a protective mat: Use rubber or cork-style risers to elevate the pot and place a floor-safe mat underneath to catch light moisture.
• Drainage rack stands: Elevated bases with ventilation holes can sit inside a larger tray or on a mat, keeping the pot above any runoff.

Water carefully and empty any collected water promptly to help prevent stains. Choose non-slip materials to keep pots steady on smooth floors.

It depends on the riser type and your pot’s dimensions.

• Under-pot stands/bases: Measure your pot’s base and pick a platform that’s equal to or slightly smaller in diameter. Check load capacity for heavier planters.
• Pot feet: Most pots do well with three or four feet spaced evenly near the rim or base edge. Choose thickness based on the clearance you want.
• Inside-pot inserts: Measure the planter’s interior opening and your inner pot. Select a platform/top size that fits and a rise range that brings foliage to your preferred height.

When in doubt, review size and weight specs and filter by size on Walmart.com.