Hanging planters look great, but if you want one that really stands out make a round one. Here is how you can make a round hanging planter at home.
I had the idea, "Why not put two hanging baskets together to make a sphere planter"! Wouldn't a round planter look amazing?
Well, I decided to make a round hanging planter, and it does, in fact, look amazing. Now I am thinking of all the different plants you could grow in one.
Here is my step by step guide on making a round hanging planter.
Step 1: Choose Your Planter
I used metal hanging baskets, like these, with the coconut coir liners. These are easy to put together, and almost make a perfect sphere.
Any hanging basket with a liner like this should work. Don't get too big of a hanging planter as it is going to weigh twice as much as a single one would.
Step 2: Get Some Plants
I planted my hanging planter with pink alyssum. It spreads, continually flowers, and smells amazing.
You can plant just about anything in these round planters. Here are some ideas based on your growing conditions.
Plants For Shaded Areas
- Alyssum
- Impatiens
- Begonia
- Lobelia
- Polka Dot Plant
- Dichondra
Plants For Sunny/Dry Areas
- Succulents
- Lantana
- Petunia
- Sweet Potato
- Verbena
This isn't an exhaustive list, so visit your garden center and get creative!
Step 3: Soil For Round Hanging Planters
My DIY potting mix would be a great option for this planter. It has all the nutrients and structure these plants would need.
When I made my planter, I had pro-mix potting soil on hand and it worked great. Most potting soils will work for this planter, just make sure you buy high quality soil.
Step 4: Cut Holes In The Liner
I counted out how many plants I would have for my planter (Around 24). I then used a marker to mark a hole for each plant on the basket liner.
Alyssum will spread, so I don't have to space them perfectly. I then used scissors to cut 1 inch holes for each plant to fit in.
These plants were still young, so I didn't have to make the holes too big. Be careful when cutting through the coir liner. Mine was very thick and took awhile to cut.
Make sure to cut a hole in the center of the top liner. This will make it easier to water your planter.
Step 4: Start Planting
I set my bottom planter on a pot so I could plant it without smashing my plants. I unpotted my plants and poked them through the holes.
Be careful with your plants as you don't want to damage them. You could also stick the roots through the liner instead of the leaves.
Step 5: Fill Your Planters With Soil.
Once you have both sides filled with plants, add potting soil to each planter. Make sure to mound the potting soil a bit as it will settle.
I should have mounded my soil more, and I had to add more through the watering hole later on.
Step 6: Connect The Two Planters
Cover one planter with a piece of cardboard and flip it over. Lay it on top of the other planter and pull the cardboard out.
Once they are together you should use zip ties (I used black to blend in) to fasten both planters together.
I made sure to fasten the liners together also. This will hold more moisture in the planter, and it makes it look nicer.
Step 7: Hanging And Watering
I reconnected the chains to the middle of my planter so I could hang it up.
My planter was heavier than I expected, so either make a smaller one or find a sturdy hook for your planter.
This round planter would look great on a front porch or!
I left one hole in the top of my planter open so I could water my plants. I also added in a water basin which slowly releases moisture into the pot though a terracotta funnel.
You could insert this terracotta olla into the soil to keep it moist. These planters are prone to drying out, so I highly recommend added a slow release water basin.
Find your favorite plant and make a round hanging planter this year! It's sure to be a conversation piece.
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