Daily care and tips for Suspension

How do you securely attach a hanging planter?

Use a fastening system suited to the total weight of the pot filled with moist potting mix, generally between 2 and 8 kg depending on its size. Check that the wall bracket or ceiling hook can support this load before i'nstalling it. Regularly checking the fastening helps prevent any risk of it falling over time.

Do I need a hanging pot with drainage holes for watering?

It is best to 'choose a well-draining pot to prevent 'water from pooling around the roots after each watering. If your hanging planter 'is not pierced, water sparingly and let the substrate dry out thoroughly before watering again. A small built-in saucer also makes it easier to catch excess water.

Where can I buy high-quality pots and hanging planters?

Plant and Stories offers a selection of pots and hanging planters chosen for their quality and practicality, ideal for climbing and trailing plants. Each model is checked for sturdiness and ease of'installation. Fast, secure delivery ensures your hanging planter arrives as quickly as possible.

Everything you need to know about Suspension

What’s the difference between a hanging planter and a standard decorative pot?

A hanging planter is fitted with a mounting system (rope, chain, or bracket) that allows it to be suspended overhead, unlike a classic planter placed on the floor or on a piece of furniture. This frees up floor space while showcasing trailing stems. This solution is particularly well suited to climbing or trailing plants such as Epipremnum or Rhaphidophora.

Which plants are best suited to hanging baskets?

Trailing or climbing plants are ideal, such as Syngonium, Ctenanthe or certain varieties of Peperomia. Their long, flexible stems naturally spill into the open space, creating a decorative cascading effect. These species generally require little maintenance, making them easy to position up high.

Is a pendant light suitable for homes with children or pets?

Yes, hanging allows you to keep plants out of reach of young children or curious pets. I't is a particularly suitable solution for toxic or delicate plants that need to be kept out of reach. However, be sure to choose a sturdy fixture that can support the plant's weight once the potting mix is wet.

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Pots and hanging planters: showcase your trailing plants

When a climbing or trailing plant is short on floor space, hanging it is the most elegant solution. Our pots and hanging planters are perfect for a Pothos, a Hoya or a Philodendron, whose trailing stems can spread freely into the open space. This collection brings together macramé, ceramic and metal designs, created to free up surface space while enhancing your plants’ foliage.

Choosing a hanging planter: suitable materials and fixtures

Your choice depends above all on the plant’s weight once watered and the type of fixture available on your ceiling or wall. A ceramic pot is suitable for medium-sized plants, while a lightweight macramé hanger is perfect for a young Scindapsus or Tradescantia. Also make sure the container drains well to prevent water from collecting after watering.

Our pots and hanging planters available online at Plant and Stories

Explore a selection of pots and hanging planters chosen for their quality and practicality, suitable for climbing or trailing plants of all sizes. Each design combines durability, style and everyday ease of installation. Fast, secure delivery means your hanging planter will arrive quickly, ready for you to create your vertical garden as soon as it arrives.

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