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do you love Decorated with plants? Hanging a small snake plant (Dracina trifasciata) in a corner or a small air plant (Tillandsia) on a bathroom shelf is one way to do this, but hanging plants are in a class of their own. From pothos (Epiprenum aureum) to string of pearls (Senecio roleanus), delicate trailing varieties can liven up a window like nothing else when placed in a hanging planter… until you have to deal with the complexity of watering them. But there’s no reason to water your hanging plants to become a slippery mess on the floor below. Attaching a DIY hanging drip tray will catch all the water runoff. Dana Carpenter, aka @fancyplantsclub On Instagram, they use some cheap materials to make them. She started by drilling a few holes in the lip of a simple plastic bowl before adding thin chain and hooks that easily attached to her hanging plant container.
This is an easy project for everyone, even if you spend more time in the garden than at the craft store. Most of the supplies you’ll need are available for just a few dollars. A lightweight tray or bowl that’s as big as the base of your hanging plant container will make a great part of this DIY. Popular household items from Dollar Tree The aisle is a good place to look for colorful plastic pieces that will work perfectly and won’t blow your entire budget. While you are there look for the thin metal hanging chains with hooks. If you can’t find them, EBOOT Hanging Chain for Planters from Amazon Keeps the cost in check while offering several different color options and lengths so you can customize the look and height of your drip tray.
How to make a DIY hanging plant drip tray
This drip tray is one of them The best plant DIY Because the construction is extremely simple. You’ll start by using a soldering iron to melt three equally-spaced holes near the rim of your bowl. If you’ve never used it before, fear not. You simply plug the tool in and wait for the tip to heat up before quickly touching it to the plastic bowl where you want each of your holes.
Once the melted plastic holes are cool to the touch, it’s time to attach your chain. Using three equal lengths, attach each chain to the holes using a hook. Then, using an extra hook on each end, hang your drip tray from the lip of your hanging plant container. It is important to use a chain that is long enough to create space between your drip tray and the plants behind it, but not so long that the drips are likely to fall out of the tray as they drip.
There are many ways you can customize your drip tray to ensure it looks right with your hanging plants. If you’re looking for a utilitarian option that won’t detract from the beauty of your plants, choose a clear bowl with very thin chains that blend into the elements behind. For a bolder look, choose a brightly colored or fluted bowl and a thick chain that stands out. You can also use paint, glitter or even decoupage on the outside of your plastic bowl to add more visual interest.
