Every other planter in the Midori range holds one plant. The Dahlia Trough holds a world. The same dahlia petal burst that covers the round bowl form wraps here across a low rectangular trough — chalky white petals pressed into relief against cool grey grout lines, the contrast sharper and more graphic in this form than in the round. The raw grey terracotta at the rim is left exposed, a quiet reminder of what lies beneath the surface.
At 60cm long, the Large accommodates four to five plants in a single row — a herb garden on a kitchen windowsill, a succulent arrangement on a dining table, a mixed foliage display along a balcony ledge. The Medium at 33cm is a desk or console object: compact enough to sit alongside a laptop, detailed enough to be worth looking at. Both are equally resolved — the trough form is not a compromise of the round, it is a different argument entirely.
Each Dahlia Trough is hand-painted. Variation in petal depth, tone, and finish across the surface is inherent to this process — it is the mark of the hand, not a defect.
Large: 60cm × 28cm × 19cm H · Medium: 33cm × 16cm × 11cm H
Care & Placement
Indoor and covered outdoor only. The hand-painted matte finish is not sealed — avoid direct rain and prolonged harsh sunlight. Clean with a dry or barely damp cloth only; do not scrub or apply water freely to the surface. Single drainage hole available, use a gravel base layer for succulents and herbs. Use a tray or liner indoors to protect surfaces.
Best Paired With
| Mood | Plants | Light & Water | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen & Herb Garden | Tulsi, Mint, Basil, Curry Leaf, Rosemary | Bright indirect–direct · every 1–2 days | L · kitchen windowsill, covered balcony, herb station |
| Succulent Row | Echeveria, Haworthia, Aloe, Jade, Sedum mix | Bright indirect · every 10–14 days | L & M · dining table, console, windowsill display |
| Soft & Romantic | White Orchid, Peace Lily, Pink Anthurium (row of 3) | Medium indirect · every 5–7 days | M · desk, dressing table, reception counter |
Find Your Pairing
| Plant / Arrangement | Match | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed herb cluster (Tulsi, Mint, Basil) | ✓ Perfect | L only · the most functional use of this form · practical and beautiful |
| Succulent row (mixed varieties) | ✓ Perfect | L & M · varied heights and rosette sizes create a natural composition |
| Echeveria cluster | ✓ Perfect | M · tight rosettes fill the 33cm length precisely |
| White Phalaenopsis Orchid (row of 2–3) | ✓ Perfect | L · white blooms against white petals — layered elegance |
| Haworthia row | ✓ Strong | M · compact, architectural, low-maintenance |
| Peace Lily (single or paired) | ✓ Strong | L · white spathe above white petal trough · always use tray indoors |
| Pink Anthurium (row of 3) | ✓ Strong | L · warm pink against cool grey-white — considered contrast |
| Aglaonema (mixed colours, row) | ✓ Strong | L · varied leaf colours create a living tapestry |
| Single large specimen plant | ✗ No | Wrong form · trough demands multiple plants or a cluster · never a single upright |
| Trailing plants (Pothos, String of Hearts) | △ Possible | M only · one trailing plant anchored at centre · use deliberately |
Beena’s Curating Tips
The Dahlia Trough is the only planter in the Midori range designed for more than one plant — think of it as a stage, not a spotlight. The arrangement matters as much as the individual plant. Vary heights, rosette sizes, and textures within the trough rather than planting one species in a row.
For the herb kitchen: Tulsi at the back, Mint at the front left, Basil at the front right in the Large — practical, fragrant, and the most useful thing on a kitchen windowsill. The white petal trough elevates what is essentially a functional object into something worth displaying.
The Medium at 33cm is Beena’s desk recommendation — a row of three Echeveria rosettes in graduated sizes, or a single Haworthia cluster centred in the trough with gravel on either side. Either reads as a considered object, not a plant pot.
The Dahlia Trough Large at 60cm makes an extraordinary dining table centrepiece — a mixed succulent arrangement running the length of the table, low enough not to interrupt conversation, detailed enough to sustain interest through an entire meal.
The raw grey terracotta rim is intentional — do not try to paint or cover it. It grounds the white petal surface and connects the piece to its material origin. Style with linen, raw wood, stone, or concrete surfaces to echo it.
Pair the Dahlia Trough with the Dahlia Round in the same space — the trough on a console or windowsill, the round on the floor or a stool beside it. The same pattern across two forms creates a collection moment without matching sets.
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