DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Planters

Whether you're trying to light up a porch or patio, or add a fun element to a child's room, these glow-in-the-dark planters are sure to please.

Terra-cotta pots / outdoor paint / glow-in-the-dark paint / paintbrush / plastic wrap / newspaper or a paper bag

Phosphor is the ingredient that makes the paint glow, so use a high-quality, phosphorescent paint to create an effect that will last. Be sure to check labels—a fluorescent “glow paint” will glow under a black light, but won’t be charged by light like phosphorescent paint.

Use a small brush to paint your pot with an indoor/outdoor paint. We found white to be a good backdrop for the glow paint, but you can use any color you desire.