11 Hanging Planters to Elevate Your Ever-Growing Plant Collection

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September 8, 2022 at 11:15 am

11 Hanging Planters to Elevate Your Ever-Growing Plant Collection

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If you’re one of those people that considers your houseplants your children, we can almost guarantee that your apartment is only another leaf away from becoming a full-blown green oasis. But, as your collection grows (and your plants go from baby sprouts to big, leafy boys), you might find that they’re taking up a lot of space. The best way to counter this issue is by getting your mitts on a few hanging planters.

Depending on the style of your home, you can find a bunch of really cool macrame and metal planters as well as ceramic, glass and timber terrariums to suit any room in the house. Not only do they add an exciting design element to your home, but they’re also as equally low touch as growing a plant in a grounded pot.

Most people hesitate to hang plants because they can cause a mess if you don’t go about it the right way. However, all that can be easily avoided if you simply double-pot your hanging plant. The outer pot should be your decorative pot that is completely sealed — we’re talking no drainage holes at all — and it has chains or rope fastened directly to it for hanging. The inner pot should be the pot you can water and includes drainage holes so you don’t kill your plant from overwatering (guilty!).

If you double pot your plant, you can also easily place it in a more sunlit space for a few hours if you’re finding that it’s not getting enough light where it’s hanging. It also means that you can swap plants in and out easily until you find one that’s well suited to your place.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up a range of hanging planters that would make an excellent addition to your sun-drenched balcony, low-lit lounge room and sometimes sunny bedroom.

Macrame Hemp Braided Pot Holder

Who said planters had to be boring? Give your humble abode a beachy, boho feel with this hanging macrame plant holder. All you have to do is install a hook to your roof (or one of those temporary command ones if you’re renting) and away you go.

Where to buy: eBay ($14.43)

Hanging Succulent Metal Plant Hanger

These metal plant hangers are as durable as they come and won’t rust if you keep them in the safety of your indoor living room. The only downside is that this one has quite large gaps in its base, so you’ll need to get some hessian material to keep your soil from falling through and making a mess.

Where to buy: eBay ($23.95)

Disco Ball Hanging Flower Basket

All share houses unite because we’ve just found the new centrepiece for your lounge. And thank god for it — disco-core is all the rage, we hear.

Where to buy: eBay ($15.70)

Hanging Planter Hemp Basket Set

Hang these planters together or separately with your favourite greenery to liven up your home, office or balcony garden. These hanging planters are handmade from high-quality, eco-friendly corn skin and natural fibres. This means they’re lightweight, sturdy and can be easily moved around to various locations in your home.

Where to buy: eBay ($17.18), Amazon ($19.99)