There are very few rules when it comes to Halloween decor. From string lights and towering inflatables, to creepy lawn characters and adorable cartoon ghouls, pretty much anything goes. And that means that plants and planters are fair game. Because why not?
Trader Joe’s wholeheartedly agrees, and the store’s absolutely adorable Tillandsia Light-Up Ghouls may very well be the creepy-cute living decor gem of the season. Even if you live in a small space, these miniature planters are compact enough to add a touch of spooky spirit without leaving a giant footprint.
These $6.99 ghoulish miniature planters are fun and festive, and have been huge hits in autumns past. They come in three different colors: white with black details, black with white details, and orange with black details. If you aren’t exactly a green thumb, don’t worry — few plants are easier to grow than tillandsia (which you may know by its nickname, air plant). Air plants draw nutrients and water from the air instead of soil, so caring for them is super-simple.
Trader Joe’s shoppers seriously love these adorably scary planters. “I gotta go get some of these 😍” writes one commenter. “Those are cute!” added another. They’re so popular that some have even turned up on eBay! So if you’re thinking about snagging a few to proudly display on your countertop or on your porch this spooky season, now is the time to head to Trader Joe’s — because they’re bound to sell out fast (if they haven’t already).
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The mini planters bear a striking resemblance to Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, so if you can’t get to Trader Joe’s then you can score a similar one from Amazon for just a few dollars more. It comes with an even more low-maintenance plant (a faux one), or you could replace it with a plant of your choice, or even use it as storage!
Alternatively, you can turn to Etsy for all of your seasonal decor needs, including these colorful 3D-printed mini skull planters, which offer a slightly different (and creepier!) vibe, and have so many uses all around the home, or even as porch decor. What’s not to love?