Definitely an outside planter and is pretty darn heavy. Well worth it though. These planters are so gorgeous! They come ready to be rusted, so you don't unpack it and call it a day. I can't recall the instructions, but the seller suggested we spritz the planter with vinegar once or twice a day to give it that perfect orange. It only took 2-3 days and they came out perfect! Can't spray too much because you can see the vinegar lines running down the planter so if you don't want that, make sure to spray lightly.