IKEA’s $5 Potting Mat is the Most Simple Solution to Mess-Free Indoor Gardening – It’s Stylish, Space-Saving, and Stops Soil Going to Waste
It's brings function and form with its genius design and bold pattern
I've been collecting houseplants for quite a few years now, and there's one task I dread every time: repotting. When I lived in an apartment with no outdoor space, this involved potting mix going all over my floor. But, IKEA has just dropped a super simple product that keeps this task mess-free: the DOFTRIPS potting mat.
In fact, a potting mat is great for both the indoor garden and use in the yard. The IKEA DOFTRIPS potting mat has raised edges that catch compost as you repot plants, sow seeds into trays, and transplant seedlings, so nothing goes to waste. I'm obsessed with the bright red and pink striped pattern, making these jobs feel brighter and even more joyful.
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This potting mat has structured corners to keep potting mix contained when tending to both houseplants and outdoor plants. It measures 22x22x4 3/4 inches, which is large enough to hold a plant pot, plants, and a compost bag neatly. Once done, the polypropylene material is easy to wipe clean. You can then fold it up flat to store easily.
Why Shoppers Love It
The IKEA DOFTRIPS potting mat has high ratings on all categories, including appearance, ease of assembly, product quality, and works as expected.
'I never knew I needed a potting mat, but this is just the right size, and it's durable. Now I can repot in my living room instead of in the garage and clean up easily,' one five-star reviewer writes.
Measuring 22x22 inches, there's no doubt this potting mat is a sufficient size to work with. It's a great compact alternative to a potting bench (like this IKEA NÄMMARÖ potting bench).
The fact that it can be wiped clean easily and then folded up is also a big bonus. Plus, it's bold colors and pattern make it a fun addition to your plant care kit, and it will even look good simply sitting on a shelf in between use.
'This keeps the mess contained and its bright colors make me happy to bring it out,' one shopper writes.
For me, one of the best things about the IKEA DOFTRIPS potting mat is the fact it gathers any compost spillages to reuse, saving waste.
'All the dirt that usually get everywhere when repotting stays contained and it’s easy to dump it into your plant pot from the mat,' another five-star reviewer agrees.
It seems shoppers also love its versatile use, with one person using it as a travel cat litter tray: '[It's] large enough that litter doesn't scatter,' they write.
'This is perfect and so cute. I’m using it to go under my big live Christmas tree in the house,' another person shares.
The one downside to note is that some customers have found it sometimes starts to fold up while in use:
'This doesn’t already come with clips for the corners to hold it open. It keeps folding in on itself,' one person shares.
But this can be easily fixed by using some kitchen clips (like these from Amazon).
The fact that this potting mat is less than $5, saves waste and mess, and looks trendy makes it more than worth it to me.
It's one of the gardening essentials you didn't know you needed, but it makes the simplest of tasks more convenient.
More Indoor Garden Essentials
This set of two plant trellises offers support to climbing houseplants. They come in pretty shapes, elevating your indoor garden.
This set of indoor garden tools has everything you need to repot plants, aerate soil, and clean houseplant leaves. It comes in a canvas bag.
This set of two self-watering globes is ideal for keeping thirsty houseplants hydrated and stopping them from drying out.
Alongside repotting, there's much to get done for spring houseplant care this month.
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