'80s Houseplants Are Making a Comeback – and This IKEA Planter Effortlessly Brings the Look Together

Nostalgia houseplants are defining indoor garden trends of 2026 with the likes of bold foliage and tropical maximalism turning our living spaces into an '80s paradise. But, I've been struggling to find the right vessel to house my plants and bring this retro look together – that was until I stumbled across the IKEA HASSELBUKETT plant pot.

I just know my indoor plants will have an instant '80s feel with the playful ribbed shape and reactive glaze of the IKEA HASSELBUKETT plant pot. The rusty orange hue is synonymous with earthy tones that carried over from '70s interiors trends, making a natural backdrop to bright green foliage.

Made from durable stoneware, I know it will last for years of use, which is a steal at less than $9. I also feel reassured by the fact it only just launched in the IKEA spring gardening collection but already has a 4.9-star rating. So, if you're keen to turn your living room into a blast from the past, this cool little planter is a great place to start.

What Shoppers Say

There's no doubt shoppers of the IKEA HASSBUKETT plant pot are pleased with their purchase.

The plant pot has a 4.6+ rating for all categories, including appearance, product quality, value for money, and works as expected.

'So pleased with this purchase. This pot reminds me of something you’d find at a vintage store,' one reviewer writes.

'The quality is excellent and blends well with my antique pots,' they add.

Other shoppers have also commented this pot is a 'beautiful decorative piece' and is 'ideal for indoor plants and decoration. It combines well with other vases in different colors.'

There are only a couple of downsides to note: it only comes in one size (4 3/4") and doesn't have drainage holes.

It's a great choice of planter for small and medium plants for this reason, but you will need to upgrade to a larger planter as your houseplants grow bigger.

The good news, however, is that there are other planters of the same style in larger sizes, for example the beige speckled IKEA HASSELBUKETT at 7 1/2" and the green-brown IKEA HASSELBUCKETT at 6".

As for a lack of drainage holes, this requires some careful houseplant watering. It's fine to use planters without drainage holes, but I recommend referring to a soil moisture meter (from Amazon) to determine when it's time to water your plants and avoid overwatering.

'80s Plants to Pair it With

Some of the best nostalgic plants to pair with the IKEA HASSELBUCKETT plant pot are those that will give you a hit of the '80s.

This includes some of the best tropical indoor plants, like a rubber plant (from Lowe's), areca palm (from Amazon), and indoor ferns (like this Boston fern from The Sill).

Spider plants are another classic choice, as well as bold indoor flowering plants like anthuriums and peace lilies (which is available on Amazon).

Style your houseplants in groups to get instant impact and a maximalist look.

What to Shop

If you're looking for more ways to elevate your indoor garden, check out our guide to houseplant trends 2026.

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