Cachepot

Cachepot in Art-Nouveau style

A cachepot (from the French word, cacher, meaning "hiding a pot") is a decorative container for a plant and its pot. The decorative focus contrasts from the pot itself, which is often made from a raw material such as clay and often may be disfigured by spots of water or fertiliser. A cachepot has no hole at its base for discharging excess water, so it does not stain the furniture underneath it. However, such a design presents a risk for the plant, whose roots can rot if left immersed in water.

Gifting

Cachepots have been given as gifts from the former United States president Bill Clinton to foreign visitors.[1]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Gifts Given to the U.S. President — The Atlantic". The Atlantic. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
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