Easy DIY Halloween Plant Container

If you’re looking for a simple Halloween craft that doubles as cute seasonal decor, this easy DIY Halloween plant container is such a fun idea.

You only need a few basic supplies, and you can customize your planter to match your Halloween style. Make it look like a pumpkin, ghost, Frankenstein, or even a spooky black cat.

This is an easy Halloween DIY for your porch, kitchen, classroom, entryway, or Halloween party table.

Easy Halloween Pumpkin Plant Container

This pumpkin planter is probably the easiest version to make. An inexpensive flowerpot gets transformed into an adorable jack-o’-lantern with a little paint and creativity.

Add mums, a small fall plant, a succulent, or even a faux plant if you want something you can reuse every year.

Supplies You’ll Need

You don’t need many supplies for this easy Halloween planter.

• Plastic flowerpot or planter
• Orange acrylic paint or spray paint
• Black acrylic paint or black paint marker
• Paintbrushes
• Potting soil
• Small plant, mum, succulent, or faux plant
• Newspaper or cardboard to protect your work surface
• Optional fake spiders
• Optional faux spiderweb
• Optional Halloween ribbon
• Optional clear outdoor sealer

Most of these supplies can be found at a dollar store, craft store, Walmart, or online.

How to Make an Easy Halloween Plant Container

Step 1: Clean Your Flowerpot

Start by wiping your planter clean.

Remove any dirt, dust, or stickers from the outside of the container.

Let it dry completely before you begin painting.

Step 2: Paint the Planter Orange

Paint the entire outside of the flowerpot orange.

Depending on the color of your original planter, you may need two coats of paint.

Allow the first coat to dry before adding another.

If you’re using spray paint, always use it in a well-ventilated outdoor area and follow the instructions on the can.

Step 3: Create the Pumpkin Face

Once the orange paint is completely dry, it’s time for the fun part.

Use black paint or a black paint marker to create your jack-o’-lantern face.

You can make:

• Triangle eyes
• Round eyes
• A silly smile
• A traditional jack-o’-lantern face
• A cute smiling pumpkin face

Don’t worry about making it perfect. A slightly imperfect face can actually make your DIY Halloween planter look even cuter.

Step 4: Let Everything Dry

Allow the black paint to dry completely.

If you’re planning to keep your planter outside, you can add a clear outdoor sealer after the paint dries.

This can help protect your design from moisture and changing fall weather.

Step 5: Add Your Plant

Once your Halloween planter is dry, add potting soil and your favorite plant.

Some cute options include:

• Orange mums
• Yellow mums
• Purple mums
• Small succulents
• Fall flowers
• Decorative grasses
• Faux fall greenery

You can also place a plant that’s already in a nursery pot directly inside your Halloween container.

This makes it easier to remove and replace plants later.

Step 6: Add Halloween Decorations

Now you can give your planter a little extra Halloween personality.

Wrap a small amount of fake spiderweb around the edge.

Add a plastic spider.

Tie Halloween ribbon around the top of the planter.

You could even add a miniature Halloween sign or decorative pick inside the plant.

Make a Ghost Halloween Planter

You don’t have to make a pumpkin.

Paint your flowerpot white and add two black eyes and a long oval mouth.

Add a green plant on top and you’ll have an adorable little ghost planter.

This version would look especially cute displayed beside the pumpkin planter.

Make a Frankenstein Planter

Another fun idea is a Frankenstein Halloween planter.

Paint the flowerpot green.

Once it dries, add black hair around the top of the planter.

Then draw:

• Two eyes
• A stitched mouth
• Small scars
• Eyebrows

You can even glue small plastic bolts onto each side if you’d like.

Make a Black Cat Planter

For another easy Halloween planter idea, paint your container black.

Add yellow or green eyes and a small pink nose.

You can cut two cat ears from black craft foam and glue them near the top of the planter.

A fluffy green plant coming from the top makes the planter look even more fun.

Create a Halloween Planter Trio

One of my favorite ways to use this Halloween DIY would be to make three coordinating planters.

Make:

1. A pumpkin planter
2. A ghost planter
3. A Frankenstein planter

Place them together on your front porch or steps with pumpkins, lanterns, and other fall decorations.

It’s an inexpensive way to make your Halloween porch feel much more festive.

Easy Halloween Plant Container Ideas for Kids

This can also be a fun Halloween craft for older kids.

Instead of giving everyone the same design, let each child create their own Halloween character.

They could make:

• Pumpkins
• Ghosts
• Monsters
• Black cats
• Bats
• Mummies
• Friendly witches

For younger children, adults can paint the base color first and let the kids decorate the faces after the paint dries.

Indoor Halloween Planter Idea

These Halloween containers aren’t just for porches.

Use a smaller flowerpot and place a succulent or faux plant inside.

Then display it on:

• A kitchen counter
• Bookshelf
• Entryway table
• Coffee bar
• Mantel
• Office desk
• Classroom desk

You could even make several mini Halloween planters and use them as Halloween party decorations.

Budget-Friendly Halloween Decorating Tip

Don’t feel like you need to buy an expensive planter for this project.

Look for inexpensive plastic planters at dollar stores, thrift stores, clearance sections, or even around your own home.

An old flowerpot can look completely different after a little paint.

This is also a great project for leftover craft paint you already have.

Tips for Making Your Halloween Planter

Let each layer of paint dry before adding another color.

Use a pencil to lightly sketch your pumpkin face before painting if you’re nervous about drawing it freehand.

If your planter will stay outside, consider using outdoor paint or a clear weather-resistant sealer.

For a temporary decoration, place a faux plant inside instead of using soil.

And don’t be afraid to get creative. Your Halloween planter doesn’t have to look exactly like anyone else’s.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of paint should I use on a plastic flowerpot?

Acrylic craft paint can work for many DIY planters, but paint designed to adhere to plastic will generally hold up better.

If you’re keeping your Halloween planter outside, consider using outdoor paint or adding a protective sealer.

Can I use a real plant?

Absolutely.

You can add potting soil and plant directly inside the container as long as the planter has appropriate drainage.

You can also keep your plant inside its original nursery pot and place the entire pot inside your decorated container.

Can I use a faux plant?

Yes.

A faux plant makes this craft even easier because you don’t have to worry about watering or drainage.

It also means you can store your Halloween planter after the season and use it again next year.

What plant looks good in a Halloween planter?

Mums are perfect for fall, especially orange, yellow, purple, or burgundy mums.

Succulents, ornamental grasses, ivy, and faux greenery also work well.

Can kids make Halloween planters?

Yes.

Kids can help paint and decorate the flowerpots.

For younger children, adults should handle spray paint, hot glue, and any other materials that require extra supervision.

Final Thoughts

Making an easy Halloween plant container is a simple way to add homemade Halloween decor to your home without spending a lot of money.

Start with one pumpkin planter or create an entire collection of Halloween characters.

A pumpkin, ghost, Frankenstein, and black cat would look adorable displayed together on a front porch.

The best part is that you can reuse the containers every Halloween and simply change out the plants.

It’s an easy, affordable, and fun Halloween DIY that you can customize however you like.