Hanging Planters and Plant Hangers

Hanging planters and plant hangers make it easy to add greenery without giving up valuable counter or floor space. Whether you're decorating a small apartment, styling a cozy farmhouse kitchen, or refreshing a modern living room, vertical plant displays instantly add life and movement to your space.

This collection is perfect for anyone who loves cascading vines, layered plant groupings, and creative wall styling. Use hanging planters to soften windows, brighten empty corners, and transform blank walls into lush focal points. Shop ready-to-hang planters, woven hanging baskets, macrame and beaded plant hangers, and wall-mounted hangers in one place.

Hanging Planter, Plant Hanger, or Hanging Basket

A hanging planter is a pot and hanger in one, ready to go straight onto a ceiling hook or wall bracket with the plant inside. A plant hanger, such as a macrame or beaded hanger, has no pot of its own. It cradles a container you already own, which makes it the easy way to move a favorite pot off the shelf. A hanging basket is the lightest of the three and works well with a nursery pot set inside. Material and size matter as much as style. Natural fibers like cotton macrame and seagrass suit indoor rooms and covered porches, where they stay dry. Before you buy a plant hanger, measure your pot at its widest point and compare it with the pot size on the product page. Then plan for the filled weight of the pot, soil, plant, and water together. Need a pot to pair with a hanger? Browse our pots and planters.

Hanging Planters for a Layered Plant Look

Hanging planters are ideal for trailing plants like pothos, philodendron, string of pearls, ivy, and other cascading varieties. They draw the eye upward and add dimension to kitchens, sunrooms, bedrooms, and covered porches. To train vines upward instead, use climbing clips and plant stakes.

Available in a range of finishes and textures, hanging planters can complement farmhouse-inspired spaces, clean modern interiors, or warm, collected homes filled with character. Mix different heights to create visual interest, or cluster several near a window for a lush, greenhouse-style effect.

Plant Hangers and Wall Hangers

The right hook or hanger makes all the difference. Ceiling hangers suit statement plants with long, trailing vines, while wall-mounted hangers bring greenery into hallways, entryways, and rooms where a ceiling hook isn't practical.

Whether you’re installing a ceiling hook for a statement plant or adding a subtle wall bracket for a smaller piece, choosing quality hardware ensures your display looks intentional and stays secure. Many plant owners prefer neutral finishes that blend seamlessly into the background, letting the greenery take center stage.

How Plant Owners Use Hanging Planters

Plant owners often hang planters near bright, indirect light to keep indoor plants healthy and thriving. Many also create a window cluster to build a home decor focal point that feels lush and inviting. For an easy upgrade, adding a hook near an entryway softens the space with greenery and makes the whole area feel more welcoming. Even a single hanging plant can warm up a room, while multiple levels create a cozy, collected atmosphere that feels thoughtfully designed.

Perfect for Small Spaces and Vertical Styling

If you’re working with limited square footage, hanging planters are one of the smartest ways to expand your plant collection. By using wall and ceiling space, you can grow your greenery without crowding shelves or tabletops. Vertical styling keeps rooms feeling open while still delivering that full, plant-filled look. Fertilizers, watering tools, and leaf care for the plants you hang are in our Houseplant Care Essentials collection. You can also see the full range in person at The Market at Copper Creek in Nisswa, Minnesota.

Hanging Planter FAQs

Should I shop this collection or Pots & Planters?

Shop here for most pieces that hang from a ceiling or mount on a wall, including hanging planters, woven hanging baskets, and macrame and beaded plant hangers. Tabletop and floor pots are in Pots & Planters, and glazed pots that slip into a plant hanger are in our Ceramic Planters collection.

What can I hang in a low-light spot?

Pothos and heartleaf philodendrons handle lower light better than most trailing plants, though they grow more slowly there. For a dark hallway or a corner far from a window, stems and greenery from our faux plants collection add color without needing light.

Can hanging planters go outside on a porch?

Yes, on a covered porch that keeps rain off. Cotton macrame and seagrass are natural fibers that can mildew when they stay wet, so keep them out of direct rain and bring them indoors for the Minnesota winter. For open-air spots, try our stone and concrete planters.

What should I put in the bottom of a hanging planter?

Skip the gravel layer, which doesn't improve drainage. Use a planter with a drainage hole, or set a nursery pot inside a decorative planter so extra water collects below the roots. A chunky, well-draining potting mix from our soil and plant care collection also helps water move through instead of pooling.

How do I water a hanging plant without drips?

Lift the pot out of its hanger or basket, water it over a sink, and let it drain before you hang it again. For a planter that stays put, water slowly in small amounts and keep the plant in a nursery pot inside the planter, so the outer planter catches the extra water.

What should I check before hanging a planter indoors?

Check the pot size listed on the hanger's product page, then add up the filled weight of the pot, soil, plant, and water. Use a hook or bracket made for that weight and for the ceiling or wall it goes into, with a stud or anchor behind drywall.