Round Saucer 19.0" By Plantatorem: Outdoor Base Setup Guide

Start with the two diameters, not the pot's label

A saucer only does its job when the planter's base sits inside the saucer's inner diameter. The Round Saucer 19.0" by Plantatorem has a 19.0-inch outer diameter and a 16-inch inner diameter. Measure the widest part of your planter's base before you buy, and compare that number with the 16-inch inner opening. If the base is wider, the planter will rest on the saucer rim instead of sitting down inside it, which changes how stable the setup feels and where water collects.

The 19-inch outer diameter also sets your patio footprint. Leave enough room around the saucer for the planter's sides and for anyone walking past. A wide plant saucer used outdoors is as much a placement decision as a drainage one.

Round Saucer 19.0" measurements to check before setup

• Round Saucer 19.0" By Plantatorem: Outer diameter: 19.0 inches This is the space the saucer takes up on a patio, deck, or porch.

  

• Round Saucer 19.0" By Plantatorem: Inner diameter: 16 inches The planter base needs to fit within this opening for the saucer to sit under it as intended.

Setting up the saucer under a large planter

The supplied product information does not include installation or drainage instructions, so treat these as practical checkpoints rather than manufacturer steps. Stop and reassess if any checkpoint does not match your planter or site.

1. Measure the planter base: Use a tape measure across the widest point of the base. Compare it with the 16-inch inner diameter. A base that fits inside the opening is the starting point for a stable setup.
2. Check the saucer's outer footprint: The 19.0-inch outer diameter tells you how much floor or patio space the saucer needs. Confirm the spot can take that footprint without blocking walkways or crowding other pots.
3. Place the saucer on a level surface: Set the saucer down before adding the planter. A level base helps the planter sit evenly and keeps the saucer from tipping when you move the pot.
4. Seat the planter inside the saucer: Lower the planter so its base rests within the 16-inch inner area. If the base is wider than the opening, the planter will sit on the rim; decide whether that is acceptable for your space before filling or moving it.
5. Confirm the look and color: The saucer is available in Falling Blue, Lavish Red, Matte Black, White White, Falling Aqua, and Green Stream. Check the color against your planter and patio surface before final placement, especially if you are matching an existing pot.

What the saucer can and cannot tell you about drainage

The Round Saucer 19.0" by Plantatorem is described as a round saucer designed for use with planters, and it is suitable for outdoor and indoor use. The supplied information does not confirm drainage holes, water capacity, or frost resistance. That means you should not assume the saucer will manage runoff on its own. Instead, use it as a base and watch how water behaves after watering or rain. If water pools on the saucer surface, empty it rather than letting the planter stand in water.

For outdoor use, the saucer's job is to catch what comes through the planter and protect the surface underneath. It does not replace a planter with drainage holes, and the supplied record does not include care instructions for freezing conditions. In cold weather, check the saucer for standing water and move or empty it if needed.

When the 19.0-inch saucer is the right base

This saucer suits planters whose bases fit inside the 16-inch inner diameter and whose footprint leaves room for the 19-inch outer diameter. It is less suitable for very wide planters or for spots where a 19-inch circle is too large.

• Fits well: A large planter with a base narrower than 16 inches, placed on a patio or porch where the 19-inch saucer has room.
• Check before buying: A planter base close to 16 inches. Small differences in base shape can change how the pot seats inside the saucer.
• Look for another option: A planter base wider than 16 inches, or a narrow walkway where the 19-inch saucer would become a trip hazard.

Choosing a color for an outdoor planter base

Color is the only option type listed for this saucer, and the six choices range from neutral to bright. Matte Black and White White are the easiest to blend with most planters and patio materials. Falling Blue, Falling Aqua, and Green Stream lean cooler, while Lavish Red makes the base a visible part of the display. If the saucer will sit under a large planter where only the rim shows, pick a color that relates to the pot rather than competing with it.

The saucer is listed as suitable for both outdoor and indoor use, so you can move it later if your setup changes. Keep the measurements handy if you do: the 19.0-inch outer and 16-inch inner diameters are the numbers that decide whether it works under a different planter.

Round Saucer 19.0" at a glance

• Round Saucer 19.0" By Plantatorem: Available colors: Falling Blue, Lavish Red, Matte Black, White White, Falling Aqua, and Green Stream Color is the only listed option, so it is the main styling decision after fit.
• Round Saucer 19.0" By Plantatorem: Suitable for outdoor and indoor planter use The saucer can serve as a patio base now and move indoors later if needed.