Thanks for the product links, Alice, I would not Have known to call it a totem.
I found some pvd in the shed and the perfect size very sturdy plastic nursery pot with nearly straight sides. I have a concept and will let the spouse start by drilling holes in it while I am at work ( keep the retired one busy) to wire to the pot and attach coir. Stay tuned..
This would be just about perfect for what I have in mind. Probably save myself a lot of running around to just order it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0931ZWNXS/
Oh, brilliant idea. I can probably pick up two of these right away locally
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0931ZWNXS/