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Where to Hang a Planter: Light, Clearance and Daily Life
Short answer: Hang a planter where the plant gets the light it needs, above head height wherever people walk, and from a ceiling hook or bracket rated for the full weight of the pot, wet compost and plant. Hang it where you can reach it to water, or take it down easily.
Looking for the pieces themselves? See our disco ball planters.
Which spot gives the best light?
Follow the plant's label for light. A mirror-ball hanging planter in sun throws spots of light around the room, so think about where they will land.
How high should it hang?
Above head height over a walkway; lower beside a chair or in a corner nobody walks through. Hang a set at three heights for a cluster.
What should it hang from?
A hook or bracket made for ceilings or walls, fixed into something solid, and rated for more than the planter weighs when watered. If you are unsure what is behind the ceiling, ask someone who fits fixings.
How do you water a hanging planter?
Lift it down and water at the sink, or water slowly with a narrow spout. A nursery pot inside makes this easier.
Our hanging planter
The Glitter Ball hanging disco ball planter comes in Small (10 cm), Medium (15 cm), Large (20 cm) or a set of three. It can hang indoors, or outdoors out of direct rain.
Questions
Where is the best place to hang a planter?
In the light the plant needs, above head height on walkways, from a fixing rated for the wet weight.
Can a hanging disco ball planter go outside?
Ours can, out of direct rain, for example on a covered porch.
How do you water a hanging planter?
Take it down and water at the sink, or water slowly with a narrow spout.