When we first found out that doll head planters were a thing, we couldn’t believe it. It is such a creepy trend. However, it’s true. Every day, people all around the world are taking old baby dolls and mannequin heads, chopping them up, and growing plants inside them. It’s one part DIY art, one part incredibly bizarre, but with Halloween right around the corner, why not?
They are the perfect spooky decoration to place on the front porch to scare the trick or treaters. Throughout the rest of the year, we can pretty much guarantee that those pesky neighbor kids won’t be hanging out around your yard causing trouble anymore either. Your house will instantly become the haunted one on the block. Once you check out these 75 creepy doll head planters for yourself, you’ll see what we mean.
This one appears like something straight out of a horror movie. The face of the baby doll is actually stapled on. Whether it’s the baby doll’s original face or the face of another doll is still up for debate.
Would anyone like a bit of tea? Every cup comes served with a creepy doll head. Not to mention, the cactus growing in the one one the right looks like the brains are exploding out.
This porcelain doll head planter isn’t as freaky as some of them, but it’s not exactly a bundle of joy either. The idea is that it has been possessed by nature. The ferns are protruding out of the eyes and the head of it.
The baby in the middle looks kind of disheartened about his new predicament. He was happy just being a baby doll for kids to play with, but his parents decided to convert him into a succulent planter against his will.
This baby doll looks like it was simply tossed in the lake to disappear forever. Then the plants took over. They started growing out of the stomach and the poor doll was doomed to float amongst the lily pads for all eternity.
We could definitely see a doll planter like this hobbling around on its four metal legs in some sort of futuristic action flick. It’s the robot baby dolls versus humanity and only one species will come out on top.
This artist’s ceramics experiment turned out pretty neat. The plaster mask is both creepy and fun. The best part though is how the tiny green succulent plant looks like an eye patch.
It’s a whole family of cute little planters! Each one is adorable — adorable and freaky. Imagine walking into a house in the dark, flipping on the lights, and seeing all of them sitting there staring you down.
This planter was made out of an antique German bisque doll. Instead of the plant protruding from the head, it actually grew out of the leg and extended upwards in an attempt to strangle the doll.
There is nothing quite like a mannequin head with long luscious hair made out of vines. She looks like some sort of natural goddess, perched in the corner and watching over the garden. Perhaps, it’s Mother Nature.
Vintage Kewpie dolls are actually worth a significant amount of money. The first ones were originally created by Rose O’Neill in 1909 based on illustrations in
Ladies Home Journal. We’re not sure about Kewpie planters though.
Both the eyes and the mouth of the baby doll on the left are sewed shut. The other one is painted blue and just comes across as cold and lifeless. At some point, a fan of the horror genre must have got a hold of them.
This fascinating planter was made out of a Cabbage Patch Kids doll smoking a pipe. It even has the glassy eyes to match. While we definitely don’t encourage kids to smoke, at least it is a natural plant that the kid is burning.
These planters were made from two giant Barbies and a troll doll. They make for a very happy family, albeit certainly non-traditional. Their smiling faces say everything that needs to be said.
One doll has plant antennas and the other has either a really goofy hair-doo or a really large brain. We aren’t entirely sure. Together though, they are a force to be reckoned with.
This ceramic baby doll has a beautiful cactus head and charming succulent eyes. It is the perfect addition to any potted-plant garden. Every gardening enthusiast needs to cultivate one of these.
Moss works great as hair. It is green, lush, and grows quick. Even if you shave it all off, it will be back to its normal length in no time.
It’s one of the prettiest succulents we have ever seen. The red tips are absolutely stunning. As for the pot it’s planted in… Well, we’re not so sure about it.
These baby doll planters don’t actually have heads at all. They are simply vessels for the plants. One grows out of a giant leg, and the other grows out of where the baby’s head used to be.
In this fascinating creation, a potted plant has totally replaced the head. The baby is simply a stand for it, providing support and allowing the plant to get closer to the sun it craves.
Some sicko opened this baby doll up and tore its insides out. At least, that is how it appears. The plants growing out of its stomach look like intestines and blood squirting out.
These two definitely don’t mind the sunlight. In fact, they thrive in it. They are out every day enjoying the weather and trying to get a tan.
This baby doll planter adds a whole new meaning to the expression “getting dolled-up”. She’s got some fantastic multicolored makeup going on and a beautiful plant perm to match.
This adorable little guy is out frolicking in the afternoon sun in the park with his mom, Barbie. It’s just normal family stuff. It is a little weird that the baby isn’t wearing a diaper though. That and the fact that he has a plant growing out of his back.
This man’s having a pretty wild hair day. It’s starting to get a little shaggy and we think he could definitely use a cut. On the other hand, his beard is neatly trimmed and looking great.
These identical twins are very hard to tell apart. The only defining feature that separates one from the other is their hair. One brother likes to wear his a little longer than his twin so people don’t get them confused.
We love the creativity here. One of the doll heads is placed on top of a box while the other is peaking out of a pot. Of course, both have plants growing out of their skulls.
28. Doll Planter Collection
This gardener is a total fanatic about doll planters. They have a whole collection of them. There must be at least 30 or 40 sitting on the bench in the middle of the lush forest.
The baby’s legs are backward, its head is served up on a platter, and its eyes are completely white. If that doesn’t count as weird art, we don’t know what does.
Slasher movie fans will definitely recognize this adorable horror icon. It’s Chucky. He is the primary villain in the
Child’s Play film series.
Here we have a doll head planter placed in a planter. It’s like the baby is sprouting out of the dirt and the plant is sprouting out of the baby’s head. How delightful!
The multiple arms of this candelabra are used to hold doll head planters instead of candles. We think it’s a pretty logical substitution. After all, what else would someone use a candelabra for? Since the invention of electricity, they no longer serve much of a purpose.
This dilapidated baby doll is the perfect addition to the vintage decorations on display in this cozy space. It looks strangely at home positioned amongst the other historic relics.
Mom has got some new babies in the house and she’s getting them ready for planting. It sounds a little unusual, but in the context of this bizarre list of 75 doll head planters, it makes total sense.
This mature doll planter definitely stands out from the rest. For starters, it is made from a grown man doll with a beard. Secondly, he is positioned in the garden on a pedestal, allowing him to peer out over all of the other plants just like a king would.
We’ve all heard of a crown of thorns, but how about a brain of thorns? That is what this doll has got going on up there. It’s safe to say that she is a very sharp thinker.
This doll planter is completely unique. The child’s arms are made out of two green plants resembling wings. To top it off, it is sitting on a sparkling nest of crystals.
It’s both charming and weird. What would you think if you were meeting someone for the first time at their home and noticed they had a baby doll planter sitting on their coffee table?
Every day, people are getting more and more creative with their home decorations. According to some, odd pots are in style these days. How odd you want to go with your own decorations is up to you.
This baby doll planter is up in the air and swinging from the trees just like a little monkey. With its plant head and lack of eyes though, we won’t be surprised if it ends up having a collision soon. Hopefully, it survives the impact.
We really love this. Unlike the other creepy doll head planters, this one is surprisingly cute. The plant is like those small flowers that all of the hippies used to wear back in the day tucked into their ears or headbands.
Altering dolls and turning them into planters is an easy DIY project that anyone can complete. First, you carefully cut off the head. Then, you fill the doll up with dirt. That’s essentially all it takes to make a basic doll planter.
This little dude is wild, angry, and ready to brawl. He has got his fists up in the air, poised for action. His plant head gives him a couple of extra inches of height too, making him look even more intimidating.
These two are so cute together. One is an adorable troll planter and the other is a pig. They might not be from the same species, but they still have a lot in common. For example, both of their hair-doos are made from plants.
Doll planters make great conversation starters. As soon as someone sees one in your garden, you know they are going to comment on it. They are just so out of the ordinary.
It’s a doll planter that is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The plant is almost bigger than the actual doll. While it might be a little top-heavy, it’s still really fun.
Here we have a doll planter version of the Statue of Liberty. At least, that’s the first thing that we thought of when looking at it. The crown is made of a couple of tiny succulents.
It’s not your everyday teacup planter. It has a Barbie doll head sitting in it, and the plant is threaded right through where the brain would normally be.
We’re not sure if it’s a cactus or a tumor growing out of the doll’s head. However, if one thing is for sure, it’s that she won’t be playing house with the rest of the Barbies anytime soon. She just stands out way too much.
The Barbie is taking a relaxing bubble bath in the soil while the succulents soak up the extra moisture. It’s a very cool idea and truly a work of art. The creator deserves some major props.
The baby is noticeably sick from playing too aggressively in the garden. His guts are literally coming out of his stomach. He must have accidentally consumed some soil while driving his toy trucks around.
If there is one thing that these doll heads understand, it’s how to grow plants. They all have some pretty awesome growth going on. The plants are not only surviving but thriving.
This doll was once a stunning fashion model but now she’s rocking an interesting buzzcut and plant combo. She gave up the constant hustle and bustle of the runway life for a more simple existence in the garden.
While some of the doll planters freak us out, this one is the total opposite. We just want to pick it up and give it a big old hug. Although, we would have to be careful not to spill any of that precious dirt out of the pot.
This doll is just hanging out on the front porch with her other doll friends. She hasn’t been converted into a planter herself yet, but she hopes that one day, her dream of becoming a doll head planter too will come true.
The plants are taking over! Although, the doll doesn’t seem too upset about it. It’s a little unsettling how okay with it she is. She even holds a small plant in between her fingers as a symbol of her acceptance.
This blue-eyed darling is everyone’s favorite doll head planter. The green-eyed doll in the back is jealous. Although, green eyes are pretty cute too.
Plants need sun, so it only makes sense that a doll head planter would need sunglasses. After all, we wouldn’t want the child to be blinded by the constant light exposure. UV rays can be quite damaging.
This doll planter is designed to float around in the pond with the fish and lily pads. Now that the plants have been installed in the stomach, it is all ready to be tested out.
When it comes to doll head planters, this is pretty much the center of the universe. Some of the dolls are the workers and some of them are the products. It’s like a disturbing alternate reality version of Santa’s toy factory.
They might look innocent, but their red color gives them away. The two devil babies do their best to convince the one in the middle to join them, but the inquisitive baby isn’t sure yet.
Chrysanthemums are one of the most beautiful flowers. What better place to plant them than inside a doll head. They give new life to the broken baby doll.
Here we have something totally different. Yes, it’s a doll head and a planter, but it’s far from typical. The doll is a cute bunny rabbit and the plant is just a tiny sprout.
This baby is a bit of a freak show and even has the sinister black eye makeup to match. We wouldn’t want one of these planters in our house. It would always feel like there was an evil presence lurking in the corner.
A baby’s got to eat, right? Especially when it has a plant growing out of its head. It’s a condition that requires a lot of extra nutrients, including copious amounts of milk and water.
This Halloween-themed potted plant collection is one of the spookiest we have ever witnessed. It features skull planters, baby head planters, and even one that looks like Dracula.
These planters give an entirely new meaning to the phrase “having a green thumb”. While they aren’t exactly good gardeners, the one does have a plant growing out of it and a thumb coming out of its eye.
Every branch of this frightening tree features its own terrifying doll head planter. No matter which direction you walk by, there is always a set of eyes watching you — even in the middle of the night. Dolls don’t sleep.
There is dirt everywhere, but at least the mannequin’s nails still look nice. The other doll has on a lovely scarf. Even when you’re a doll head planter, it’s important to keep up appearances. You wouldn’t want the other dolls judging you.
This household only has one doll head planter. We imagine it must be a pretty lonely existence. The doll is forced to sit in the corner for all eternity staring out into the world with its blank expression.
71. Lurking In The Flowers
This raggedy doll looks pretty out of place amongst all those beautiful potted plants. It is surrounded by beauty, yet, still maintains its cold and creepy gaze, completely unaffected.
72. Eligible Bachelorette
Between the sparkling scarf and the shiny star-shaped earrings, this doll head planter is absolutely ravishing. She is solo now, but we’re positive it won’t be long until she finds another doll head planter to join her.
She is radiating with the sort of confidence that can only be gained through a lifetime of experiences. The amount of wisdom she has gained over the years while weathering the storms out in the garden is likely very substantial.
It’s the world’s tiniest doll head planter. It is so small, it can be picked up between two fingers. There is a miniature succulent planted in the doll’s head that suits him perfectly.
It’s a sunny day out and the doll head planter is soaking it all in. She has a giant succulent growing on her head that needs all the light it can get. It has become part of her now, so she takes good care of it.
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