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In addition to keeping your botanicals organized, indoor plant shelves can add an aesthetic touch to any blank space in the room. And while your plants will have the spotlight, you can also decorate plant shelves with photos and other home decor items around the house. As you shop, though, experts suggest you keep a few details in mind—especially if you’re tending to active blooms. “Most plants need water on a weekly basis, so don’t put your shelf up too high, where it will be difficult to reach it regularly,” says Erin Marino, director of brand marketing at The Sill. “And speaking of water—wet potting mix can weigh a lot. Make sure you properly hang your shelf and are aware of the max weight it can hold.” If your plants are high up on shelves, you might want to invest in a step stool, or get resourceful by using a spray bottle or use watering trays under planters that allow plants to soak up the water from the bottom up.
Oh, and try to keep mischievous pets in mind when you’re setting up indoor plant shelves. “If your cat tends to push things off current shelves or tables, you might want to opt for a shelf that has a lip to avoid potted plants plummeting to the ground,” Marino says.
Otherwise? Get shopping. Below find some creative solutions for indoor plant shelves to help you bring the benefits of green living indoors.
Best floor plant shelves and stands
This natural wood stand can hold at least seven plants, and can be used indoor or outdoor. There are sturdy joint connectors (assembly required) to help the shelves withstand even your larger plants. And if you prefer a different configuration for your room, other than three-square, there are also ladder, rectangle, corner, and trapezium versions.