Not-heavy metal

Pad Outdoor’s new modern cachepots are made locally of spun aluminum that’s lightweight yet durable. The 16-inch-diameter containers come in six powder-coated colors and two shapes, a “half-skirt” model and a “full-skirt” pot that can sit on the ground or be elevated on Pad’s optional stand. They’re ideal for low-water indoor plants, and drainage holes can be drilled for outdoor use. Prices start at $150; a three-legged stand in black or white is $34. Local retailers include Potted in Atwater Village, (323) 665- 3801, www .pot-ted.com; A+R in Venice,

(310) 392-9128, aplusrstore. com; and Heath Ceramics in L.A., (323) 965- 0800, www.heath ceramics.com.

-- David A. Keeps