How to Hang Plants

Beginner 10 min 13 steps 467 views Rating: 4.2/5 Published: 2026-03-23

Select sun-loving plants if you'll be hanging them in direct sunlight.. Go with shade-loving plants if they'll be sheltered or indoors.. Choose plants that will thrive in your climate.

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1

Select sun-loving plants if you'll be hanging them in direct sunlight.

Step 1

Select sun-loving plants if you'll be hanging them in direct sunlight.

2

Go with shade-loving plants if they'll be sheltered or indoors.

Step 2

Go with shade-loving plants if they'll be sheltered or indoors.

3

Choose plants that will thrive in your climate.

Step 3

Choose plants that will thrive in your climate.

4

Line a hanging basket with coir or moss.

Step 4

Line a hanging basket with coir or moss.

5

Fill the basket up halfway with a well-draining potting mix.

Step 5

Fill the basket up halfway with a well-draining potting mix.

6

Mix a slow-release fertilizer into the potting mixture.

Step 6

Mix a slow-release fertilizer into the potting mixture.

7

Start by planting one of your plants in the center of the basket.

Step 7

Start by planting one of your plants in the center of the basket.

8

Position the rest of your plants around the center plant.

Step 8

Position the rest of your plants around the center plant.

9

Pack down the potting mix and water your plants.

Step 9

Pack down the potting mix and water your plants.

10

Drill a pilot hole into the ceiling where you'll be hanging the basket.

Step 10

Drill a pilot hole into the ceiling where you'll be hanging the basket.

11

Twist the hook for the hanging basket into the pilot hole.

Step 11

Twist the hook for the hanging basket into the pilot hole.

12

Hang your plant basket from the hook.

Step 12

Hang your plant basket from the hook.

13

Use a wall mount or shepherd's hook if there's no nearby ceiling.

Step 13

Use a wall mount or shepherd's hook if there's no nearby ceiling.

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