How to Hang a Planter
Get hanging in four easy steps.
Bring a new level of style to any room by hanging your plants. Hanging planters free up counter space and keep your greenery from pets and children. Hanging your own plants is a quick, easy project that can be done in under 5 steps. Read on for instructions on how to hang a planter two ways.
What You’ll Need:
- Drill
- Hook kit
- Drill bit
- Ladder
- Stud finder (to locate ceiling joists)
How to Hang a Planter from a Ceiling
1. Mark a Spot
Mark the spot where you want your planter to hang. Keep in mind the weight requirements for the plant you want to hang there. If you’re hanging more than one plant in the same area, make sure you space out the holes accordingly.
2. Drill the First Hole
Drill a pilot hole with the drill bit. Make sure your bit is slightly smaller than the screw of your hook. This ensures that the hook will fit securely.
3. Install the Screw
Screw the hook into the ceiling beam or joist you found using your stud finder. Use either a hook screw or a J-screw for this location.
4. Hang Your Plant
Bear in mind the weight limitations of the screw you used. For example, light plants such as orchids don’t require as much force to hold versus something heavy like ivy.
If you don’t have the means to suspend your planter from the ceiling, here’s how to hang a planter on a wall. Using your stud finder, locate the stud in the wall to ensure the hook can bear the weight of the planter. Drill a hole for your wall-specific plant hook, and install the hanger. Rest your pot in its holder or hang directly from the hook.
Tip!
If you don’t have a drill or are looking for a renter-friendly option, suspend a tension rod from wall to wall and hang planters from an S-hook. Shower tension rods are thicker and sturdier than curtain tension rods, which often have weight capacities below a pound.
Whether you’re looking to free up counter space, keep dangling branches out of reach from grabby hands, or just want to elevate your space to a thriving green escape, learning how to hang a planter is a great skill to have.
