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Create the perfect indoor jungle – and save space on surfaces.
As the ‘plant parent’ trend continues to grow and the wellbeing benefits of introducing houseplants into our living spaces become better known, it's no surprise that many of us are busy creating our very own indoor jungles.
Even if you have a compact space, you can still bring the outside in and display houseplants in almost every room of your home, using stylish hanging plant pots. A blessing in small spaces, hanging planters go hand in hand with the vertical planting trend, which focuses on using the wall and ceiling while leaving the floor uncluttered.
Indoor hanging plant pots (also referred to as hanging pots, hanging planters, and plant pot hangers) can be suspended from a ceiling, pole, rack, curtain rail, or off a wall using a hook. They differ from wall planters, which are often mounted and fixed on a wall, providing the illusion of floating, rather than the gentle swing of a hanging planter.
Hanging plant pots can be used with both artificial and live plants, especially trailing varieties. If the planter has a solid bottom, the live plant will need to be potted in a plastic pot with drainage holes (essentially, a nursery or grow pot), then placed on top of a dish or saucer inside the hanging planter pot. You'll also need to make sure there's a liner with drainage holes around the potting mix, to prevent excessive drainage and leakage of soil. Some hanging planters, such as seagrass or hyacinth baskets, will arrive with a lining in place.
Decorating your home with hanging plant pots adds instant greenery to the space, creates depth and height within your design scheme and keeps surfaces free. With an array of styles, designs and colours to choose from, you'll have no difficulty in choosing a hanging planter to suit your plant and room scheme. This round-up focuses on hanging planters suitable for indoor use, so weather resistance hasn't been factored into our choices.
Take your pick from the options below...
Elevate your luscious houseplants with this luxe brushed gold hanging planter. Particularly well suited to trailing plants like pothos (devil's ivy) and string of hearts, the planter also features a hook on the underside, so you can add another planter underneath.
Nkuku is one of our favourite under the radar homeware brands, thanks to its focus on ethical sourcing and eye for beautiful design. This monochrome hanging plant pot has made our list thanks to the fine black etching detail which contrasts against its off-white glaze. The planters are handmade by skilled artisans in Vietnam using age-old methods and traditional tools.
Why hang one plant pot when you can hang two? Pop your favourite small houseplants in this sleek metal plant holder, and tweak the height of the pots to your liking. The slender hanging string makes it look almost as if the pots are floating.
This triple hanging planter is great for minimalist spaces, with its brass-coloured handles adding a subtle glint of luxury. The three melamine planters, all at varying heights, are suspended from a metal rod which can be attached to a wall or ceiling joist. Each planter is designed to hold a 3" pot.
With its half-sphere bowl suspended within a stylish brass frame, this planter is here to make a statement. The bold, dramatic black forms an impactful backdrop to lush foliage, like the leaves of the clump-forming spider plant pictured.
There's a lovely patina finish on this aged copper hanging planter. It makes a stylish pairing with bright green plants, especially trailing varieties, while its bottom-heavy design provides good leeway for drainage.
Complement your blooming plants with this seagrass hanging plant pot. The braided hemp adds texture, interest and an organic aesthetic to help you display nature at its beatiful best.
This splatter-effect hanging planter is an artistic delight and a creative inspiration. Handpainted in your choice of colours, each pot is individually decorated, so no two are the same. The pots are suspended in the air by a natural pink or rust leather cord.
Hanging planters don't come more creative or more fascinating than this wooden model from LayerTree, with its ammonite-like design made up of steam-bent wooden pieces. Various woods are available, including sycamore, ash, elm and oak.
Isn't this planter gorgeous? Fill the bowl generously with your favourite indoor plants to complete the luxurious look. Taking into account the planter's circular brass hoop above, you'll be best off using low-growing, spreading or trailing plant varieties.
We just had to include this one on our list. This soft and tactile handcrafted hanging pod is made specifically for air plants. Made from recycled cotton cord, this pod has charmed us with its teardrop-shaped design and tassely tail.
This pleasing planter combines a minimalist form with elegant construction. We love its delicate golden chain, and the smooth surface to the generously sized plant bowl.
If you have a penchant for raw, natural and tactile materials, then you'll love this hanging planter crafted from cement. Drainage holes have been added to the base, so remember to place a receptacle underneath the planter after watering.
Ideal for creating a natural floral display in your home, these lined hanging hyacinth planters will elevate your favourite houseplants in an understated fashion. Both planters come fitted with a plastic lining that prevents leakage.
This quirkily stylish terracotta hanging planter will add a touch of personality and playfulness to your decor. We reckon it'd be right at home in a bedroom or office room.
Add extra charm to your indoor jungle with this beautiful glazed ceramic hanging pot. If you want to let your plants do the talking, choose an understated planter like this one.
With its antique brass finish, this large planter from Ivyline makes a bold, elemental addition to the home. It's a great option for those who want to re-pot their growing plants into a more spacious container.
This black ceramic pot with macrame is easy to maintain and will look wonderful alone or as part of a bigger display. We like how it has been used here to add a pop of greenery in a bathroom – and best of all, it takes up little space relative to its aesthetic impact.
Keep things natural with this beautiful jute hanging basket from Garden Trading. It's the perfect minimalist vessel to bring some natural colour to your kitchen or living room.
With its roomy surface (36cm diameter), this hanging saucer – made from recycled plastic – is ideal for exhibiting the little gems in your plant collection. Please note, you'll need to buy the small plant pots separately, with prices starting from £4.50).
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