How to Make Triangular Concrete Planter for Under $5

You only require concrete and cardboard pieces to create this geometric pot for small plants

By Priya ChauhanJuly 2, 20243 Mins Read

Succulents and cacti are beautiful indoor plants that a cat can take care of. But while these hard-to-kill plants can survive in any condition, make sure to plant in a nice pot that can be a proud member of your home décor. Take this DIY triangular concrete planter for instance. It is aesthetic, inexpensive, and oh so easy to make. And all you need is concrete, some cardboard pieces and packing tape. What will that cost you, like $5? So who wants to make this geometric pot for small plants?

Start by making two triangular vessels from cardboard. Cut one 7-centimeter equilateral triangle on smooth cardboard. Then cut three rectangles measuring 10 cm long and 7 cm wide. You can increase the dimensions, depending on how big a pot you need.

Next, join the lengths of the rectangles to the sides of the triangle using tape. Ensure that there are no gaps between the joints.

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Then tape the widths of the rectangles together to create a triangular vessel. Once all sides are connected, cover the exterior of the vessel with the tape while making sure there are no areas uncovered.

Repeat the same process for a slightly bigger vessel, where the triangle is 14 cm, while the rectangles measure 14 cm long and 9 cm wide. But instead of taping the outside of the vessel, tape the insides, so before you tape the widths of rectangles, make sure to tape the inside surface entirely.

The vessels will act as affordable molds. Now mix concrete and water in a cup to a batter-like consistency and pour it into the bigger vessel till it is half filled.

Next add stone or pebbles into the smaller vessel and push it down the center of the bigger vessel so that it doesn’t float back up. And fill the bigger vessel to the brim.