Floating Plants { Hanging décor }

Hanging greenery has taken the décor world by storm and it’s not difficult to see why. Designed with restricted spaces and gardenless homes in mind, hanging plants take gardening to a whole new level – no pun intended. I especially love the idea of suspending a pot or three from the kitchen ceiling, housing fresh herbs for cooking or just adding a splash of colour to the culinary environment.

Whether you invest in specially designed hanging containers or make your own with a planter pot and a length of string, this elevated décor piece is guaranteed to invite a little sunshine into your home and life. Here are a couple of tips for ensuring that your hanging plant thrives:

• Fill the pot with equal parts soil and plant food as this creates just the right weight balance – light enough so the string won’t snap yet heavy enough so the plant will hang in place.
• Because a hanging pot is more exposed to the elements from all angles, it tends to lose moisture at a much faster rate. It’s therefore advisable to water it often and add moisture retention granules to the soil to keep the plant nourished – available from your nearest garden shop.
• Unlike plants in the garden, the hanging plant can only draw nourishment from the soil in the bowl, so be sure to fertilise it well and often.
• Take the plant’s wants and needs into consideration when choosing its hanging spot – for instance, does it prefer shade, can it resist wind, and so forth.
• Rotate the basket every so often to ensure that every inch of the plant is treated to a bit of sunshine – you might want to invest in a swivel hook to simplify the rotation.
• Take the hanging plant down during the off season and place it in the garden or with other potted plants until it’s restored to its former lush green glory.

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