Drainage varies by style: some planters have a single drainage hole, others have multiple holes, and many indoor decorative pots have no drainage hole.
Assembly requirements vary: some large outdoor planters require adult assembly and may not include tools, while other outdoor or freestanding options are listed as no assembly required.
Options include indoor-only planters (common for ceramic pots), outdoor freestanding planters designed for ground placement, and hanging planters for windows or ceilings.
They usually hang from an extendable metal rod or similar rack, include mounting hardware, use adjustable ropes or cords to set each planter's position, and are sized to hold standard 3‑inch pots.
Multi-piece sets commonly come as two-packs or three-packs. Examples include two-piece sets with sizes about 5 × 5 × 7 in and 7.75 × 7.75 × 10.5 in, and three-piece sets with sizes about 9 × 9 × 8 in, 7 × 7 × 6 in, and 5 × 5 × 4 in.