Candelo Outdoor Planter

The Candelo outdoor planter by Melaaura introduces architectural texture into modern garden design. With a vertically ribbed surface and clean cylindrical shape, it brings both order and rhythm to patios, walkways, and open-air courtyards.

While most outdoor planters rely on curves or smooth finishes to soften their footprint, Candelo does the opposite. Its tall, linear design stands out—not with color or contrast, but through repetition. The vertical flutes catch light and shadow throughout the day, turning a simple planter into a dynamic surface.

Available in three sizes and two finishes (crisp white or charcoal grey), Candelo adapts to a range of layouts. The large size, at 80 cm tall and wide, is ideal for framing entrances, spacing along walkways, or creating visual punctuation in a long garden wall. The smaller sizes work beautifully in clusters or layered height compositions.

The form itself is minimalist. No lip, no taper—just a clean-edged drum with a deep internal cavity for soil and root space. It’s ideal for upright planting: ferns, palms, grasses, or even ornamental trees. The vertical format naturally draws the eye upward, making it especially effective near architecture or fencing that needs softening.

Constructed from fiber cement, the Candelo is built for the elements. Unlike many planters that crack or fade over time, this piece is made for permanence. It resists moisture, handles heat and cold, and develops a natural patina that enhances its texture without degrading the structure.

This isn’t a decorative afterthought—it’s a landscape element. Use Candelo to establish structure across a patio or to break up sprawling lawn space. Its strong silhouette and rhythmic surface mean it reads just as well from a distance as it does up close.

Designers often pair Candelo with sharp lines and neutral palettes—think poured concrete, pale pavers, blackened steel. The ribbed texture adds just enough movement to balance out solid surfaces. And unlike glossy ceramics or synthetic finishes, Candelo feels grounded. Real. Textural.

As a tall cement planter, Candelo offers volume and scale while maintaining proportion. Its height lifts plants for visibility and presence, while the width keeps the form stable and usable. No visual wobble. No narrow footprint. Just one solid vertical element doing its job.

And while Candelo thrives outdoors, it can also function inside large interior environments—atriums, galleries, commercial lobbies. The height and surface texture bring rhythm and structure to open spaces without crowding them.

For projects that call for repetition, Candelo is ideal. Three in a row along a pool deck. A set of two flanking a doorway. An asymmetrical cluster in a rooftop corner. Each application delivers presence without noise.

The best outdoor planter doesn’t just hold plants—it supports the space. It balances vertical elements, reinforces sightlines, and stays timeless regardless of planting style. That’s what Candelo delivers. A piece that disappears when needed and stands tall when called on.