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A cachepot ([kaʃpəʊ]) is a decorative container for a plant and its pot.
Contents
A cachepot is often made from a raw material such as clay and often may be disfigured by spots of water or fertilizer.
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.
Origin
The word cachepot is French, from the French word, cacher, meaning "to hide", implying that cachepots are "hidden pots".
A cachepot is a miniature version of the traditional French jardinière: a large container for plants and/or flowers. Where a jardinière is meant to sit on the ground, a cachepot is meant to be displayed on a tabletop, mantel, or shelf.
Gifting
Cachepots have been given as gifts from the former United States president Bill Clinton to foreign visitors.