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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Little plants in containers...


It's been a while since there has been some action here on 'Rang Decor', so today let me make a start:-)

This post is in response to a query by one of Rang Decor's readers about plants in containers.
I love plants. I love plants that I can bring into my rooms and that enlivens each and every corner.

Rather than just place the plants as it is, I like to place them in little ceramic mugs/bowls or brass vessels or cane baskets. Try it and you'll see how beautiful the space becomes:-)

Here are some interesting arrangements at home.









Do share any other interesting arrangements you do with your house plants:-)
Happy decorating and have a great day!

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38 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Oh how nice Arch!! All the plants in your house look lovely..

    I like plants as well... and have them in just about everything... and anything that can hold them..

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  2. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    Looks lovely! You have raised my hopes now!

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  3. Madhu GopalanNovember 11, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Very very beautiful, Archana :) Love your collection of plants :)

    I’m crazy about gardening too, and do the best I can in the two little balconies we have. I recently made a little greenhouse by inverting a glass fish bowl over a tiny plant…Unfortunately, a pigeon knocked the bowl over and broke it :(

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  4. PriyaNovember 11, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Good to see you back!
    Lovely plants and nice arrangements ...they sure enhance the beauty of the place..

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  5. IniyaalNovember 11, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Such lovely plant arrangements... Your photography skills are amazing. You are able to seamlessly blend light and colours in your photography.

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  6. kavithaNovember 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    This is so lovely and refreshing... although I remember every one of these pictures, it's great to see them all together.
    We moved to our new apt, and I cant wait for the dust to settle down so I can get some more plants.
    :)

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  7. Queen Of SmålandNovember 11, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Wow, beautiful blog. Thank you for sharing.
    xxxxxxxxxxxx
    Stina

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  8. soupiNovember 12, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    inspiring

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  9. SitaNovember 12, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Hi there,
    I had some Qs reg ur plants. Do they all receive atleast partial sunlight indoors? Also, if you dont mind sharing the plant names, that would be wonderful. I have been trying to get some indoor plants going, but have not gone beyond pothos.
    Thanks,
    Sita

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  10. bhumikaNovember 12, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    To see some green indoors is always refreshing. The arrangements showcased here are b'ful!

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  11. ShaliniNovember 12, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    I love plants in interesting containers too...You make them look great so effortlessly!

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  12. Archana Srinivas PotteryNovember 12, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    Thanks a lot everyone:-)

    Kavitha- Yes, my flickr friends am sure have seen most of the photographs:-)

    Sita- Actually most of these little plants/succulents are kept in my balcony where they receive a lot of sunlight, I usually get them in for a couple of days.

    Most of them are succulents....hmm will find out the names and let you know:-)

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  13. VineetaNovember 12, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    Your photography adds a shine to everything it captures. I've seen these images at various times across your flickr pages. But to see them coming together under this subject is so cool. I was missing your posts terribly. Welcome back!!!

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  14. The Print LoverNovember 12, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Welcome back!!

    The colorful containers contrasting with the green of the plants make a beautiful sight.

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  15. Gypsy PurpleNovember 12, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Lovely....I missed your posts....

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  16. SudhaNovember 12, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    hey

    nice to see u back...i have always loved ur arrangements

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  17. AnuNovember 12, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Nice to see you back! The pictures look so tranquil and simple that it makes growing plants seem facile but it must take a lot of effort and care to keep the plants well and flourishing.

    Love that little tucked in bougainvillea!

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  18. kyeNovember 12, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    hi arch,
    the last time you visited was when we just moved in. we just had the sofa then, now we are slowly doing up each room, and pretty soon we hope to have a lot of plants in the balcony and indoors as well.

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  19. SudeshnaNovember 12, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    hey archana :) lovely plants :) i too have taken inspiration from your blog and have planted a few plants in pots kept on my balcony....some died but the orchid bloomed :) thanks for sharing such lovely photos :)

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  20. dNovember 13, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    here you go -
    http://themadmomma.wordpress.com/tag/home-decor/

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  21. UmaNovember 13, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    WOW! These are lovely! I love containers as much as the plants - love the way you have used the steel kooja and tumbler :)
    I'm very fond of plants in the house as well, but I've been warned about the mosquitoes and other insects that they attract - is that an issue? How do you keep them away?

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  22. UmaNovember 13, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    WOW! These are lovely! I love containers as much as the plants - love the way you have used the steel kooja and tumbler :)
    I'm very fond of plants in the house as well, but I've been warned about the mosquitoes and other insects that they attract - is that an issue? How do you keep them away?

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  23. AnonymousNovember 13, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    glad you are back!

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  24. UnknownNovember 14, 2009 at 12:51 AM

    lovely...little plants give so much joy!:)

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  25. Sunita Mohan November 15, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Absolutely lovely! You do have a way with plants. I love the look of greens against the rough earthiness of those mugs.
    I get a bit obsessive about plants too and since I keep shuttling between a home with a big garden and another with zero space, I keep carying basketloads of plants each time. Its reached such a stage that my family has taken to calling me the Travelling Gardens of Mumbai! :P

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  26. mag duruNovember 16, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    i just am fascinated with the plants placed in small brass containers,very interesting to think out of the box.
    thanks for sharing..

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  27. aarushiNovember 16, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    LOVED your blog!! beautiful planters u have there..very creative:) will sure be back regularly.

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  28. Lavani KNovember 17, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Thanks or Sharing .I love plants and have loads of them in my kitchen . Been following your blog for a while . Everything you post is just eye Candy .

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  29. My Dream CanvasNovember 17, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful post Archana and welcome back :-)

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  30. UnknownNovember 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    I loved the pictures… you have made innovative use of containers for arranging plants… I came across some such innovative planters at Adipa’s website too…

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  31. SitaNovember 18, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    Thanks for the prompt reply Archana. I am not surprised that they receive sunlight to be that healthy. Indoor plants with room lighting never can look the same. I am going to try some succulents though - wish me luck!
    Thx,
    Sita

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  32. AnuGNovember 18, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    They look great! Can you tell me where you got the ceramic holders, the ones that look like cups with the handles :)?

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  33. Archana Srinivas PotteryNovember 18, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    AnuG- The blue and white checks mugs are regular tea cups from Delhi and the other broad brown ones are from 'Rhinestone Pottery' Pondicherry:-)

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  34. SumNovember 19, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    Lovely!

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  35. HarshitaNovember 20, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    Many thanks for the lovely and very inspiring post Archana! :) I could now use my idling brass containers to good use. :)
    Cheers, Harshita

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  36. Nay-KNovember 24, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    these are cute deco arangements!

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  37. DNovember 29, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    The best part about your blog Archana is that your photography is as good as your ideas! Love 'em all.

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  38. AnonymousNovember 29, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    You take beautiful pictures. Can I ask you what kind of camera you use? Also, it would be nice if you can share more pictures. I put your blog in my favorites long time ago but your posts are so rare.

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