Verdura 6-Tier Wooden Plant Stand

Six round trays on a solid wood frame, stacked vertically with each level offset from the one above so no plant sits in the shadow of another. The striped painted finish runs across the trays, which turns what could be a plain utility stand into something worth having on show.

Vertical is the whole point. Six plants take up the floor area of one, which is the difference between a windowsill collection and a proper display in a flat with no room to spare. It works in a living room corner, on a landing, beside a balcony door or in an office.

Solid wood rather than board, so the frame carries the weight of filled pots without flexing and the finish holds up to occasional splashes when watering. Assembly is straightforward with the supplied fittings. Wipe up standing water rather than letting it sit on the trays, and keep it indoors or under cover rather than fully exposed to weather. The striped finish is painted onto solid timber rather than a veneer, so light scuffs can be touched up rather than showing through to a different material underneath. Each tray sits a little further back than the one below it, which is the offset that keeps every plant catching daylight rather than shading its neighbour. On a landing near a window it becomes a proper vertical garden rather than a scattered collection of pots on the floor.

• Product type: Six-tier plant stand
• Material: Solid wood with striped painted finish
• Capacity: Six round display trays, offset for light
• Design: Vertical, space-saving footprint
• Use: Living rooms, landings, balconies, offices
• Assembly: Self-assembly, fittings included
• Care: Wipe up standing water; keep under cover outdoors
• In the box: 1 x plant stand, assembly fittings