A planter having a body (1) suitable for receiving a volume of plant growth mediumand the root structure of a plant (2), the planter having a lower opening (4), retainermeans (6) which can removably engage the lower opening to reduce the effectivesize of the lower opening, and a reservoir (9) suitable for holding a body of fluid(10) such that the fluid can gradually move from the reservoir into the planter'sbody to water and/or nourish a plant when planted within the planter, the planterbeing formed such that when it is in use it can be secured in an elevated dispositionwith the root structure of a plant contained within the body and a stem and/or foliageof the plant passing through the lower opening (4) and through the retainer means(9) such that the plant is oriented in a downwards disposition.
