Why should you add a hanging planter to your space, whether it's a sprawling home or a small apartment? Well, we all know that adding indoor plants to your living space can brighten up even the gloomiest circumstances. That's a bit of folksy wisdom we've had since practically the beginning of time itself.
But as for the power of a hanging garden, we need to look back a hair more recently than the beginning of time: the Ancient Greeks. That’s because their oft-quoted list of the “Seven Wonders of the World” didn’t just include statues and palaces of stone. In the same breathe they would praise the Pyramids of Giza, the wisest minds of the day would speak in awe of what Judeo-Roman historian Josephus (quoting Babylonian Berossus) would call the “paradisus pensile” or “hanging paradise,” better known as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Of course, we've come a long way since those days, in terms of gardening innovations (scholars suggest the Ancient Babylonians did not have LED Smart Planters), but a proper hanging planter can still add a bit of awe and wonder to any modern home, not to mention freeing up surface space on tables and window sills.
So whether you're shopping for a friend, or looking to treat yourself, you can give the gift of a hanging planter, and make any space a bit more like a Wonder of the World!
These dark wicker-weave outdoor pots are perfect for planting pansies or petunias so their colorful blooms bring vivaciousness to your entryway area. They're nearly 14 inches across and constructed of weather-safe resin, which users love for its seamless, high-quality look.
If you already have a pot you love and you're looking to free up some surface space, slip it into this macrame plant hanger for an aesthetically pleasing solution. This cotton rope hanger displays a boho-chic, oasis-inspired look that fits anywhere from the bedroom to the bathroom.
This spherical outdoor hanging basket from Terrain is best lined with moss or coco fiber to allow for water drainage. It's constructed of steel with a beautiful pre-weathered patina, and its cage-like silhouette allows vibrant petals and lush foliage to peek through.
With the Umbra Triflora, you can have a trio of striking plants that will look great hanging from any window area, doorway or wall. This planter offers an array of adjustability options, including adjusting the width of the bar and the length of each of the three ropes, so you can get the exact look you want.
This woven rope planter is a charming and subtle design, optimal for cradling pots up to 7 inches. But what really makes it stand out is how much more it can do. When not holding plants, this hanging basket works just as well for storing fruits or vegetables in the kitchen, or even toys in a playroom.
Sure, some hanging planters try to mix “fun” with “functional.” But this is the only one we can find that tries to add “funk” to “functional.” This cool and kooky boho-style disco ball planter has a lot of personality, and offers 8 inches’ worth of space for your favorite plants to flourish.
This cute crochet planter picked the greatest "hanger" in the animal kingdom, the sloth, to cradle your precious houseplants. The sloth itself is made from a blend of cotton and acrylic yarn, dangling from hemp rope attached to a sturdy maple stick, so this hanging planter has an eye towards sustainability. Just supply the plant and pot, and this chill critter will do the rest.
Seeking a simple, small space to display your air plants shouldn't mean settling for something bland. This entrancing framed hanging terrarium is 4.5 inches wide, which makes this compact pyramid is a perfect display for air plants and other dried specimens. Just be aware that it's not water-tight, so stick to the plants that don't need constant hydration.
Great Taste in Decor
Touch of ECO Organic Hanging Cherry Tomato Growing Kit
Great Taste in Decor
Touch of ECO Organic Hanging Cherry Tomato Growing Kit
Hanging planters don't have to just be decor. Deck out your fence, balcony, or, well, deck with this hanging cherry tomato growing kit.
You and any frequent company you bring by will be able to watch these compact plants grow over time, making for lush green and red decor, until it's time to reap what you've sown, turning that aforementioned decor into a delicious salad or pasta dish.
These two fun fish-shaped planters offer more than just a bit of aquatic flair for your greenery. This pair of spacious planters, the larger of which has a width of 14 inches, are made from a weatherproof galvanized metal.
They can also be displayed either hanging or laid on a flat surface, and feature drainage holes, making them ideal for any display location, indoors or out.
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