How to Hang Plants in Your Shower

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The DIY Step-by-Step Guide to Hanging Plants in Your Shower.

Step 1: Find the perfect plant

The best plants have some sort of hanging feature. Either long vines, or stems that reach towards the ground, or big tufts of leaves, or funky looking trailing flowers. So find a plant that has a something unique that you can see when they are way up high. Also, make sure it works for your bathroom. Get a plant that thrives in your specific type of sunlight. Also, if it is in a main bathroom, a plant that loves humidity is key. A guest bathroom is better for a plant that likes dryness. Not sure what to do? Lucky for you, Shower Jungle has already written an entire article on what we think the best hanging plants are for your bathroom. See the list here.

Step 2: Pick out the Perfect Container

There have never been more options for picking out the right container for your plant. From macrame to leather plant hangers, there is so much out there. We found that this article really sums up the options and takes away the confusion. It is also important to use the right potting soil in the new container. We recommend this potting soil from The Sill, which is made specifically for plants that grow in tropical environments. It is no secret that humid bathrooms emulate tropical environments.

Step 3: Hang Plant in Shower

Supplies Needed:

• Swag Hook (make sure has correct maximum weight)
  • If going to drywall you will want a swag hook with a hinged clip and you will want to use a 5/8 drill bit
  • If going into a stud you will want a swag hook without a hinged clip — make sure you are using a drill bit slightly smaller than screw
• Container and Method (see Step 2)
• Drill
• Drill bit — see under swag hook type for choosing size
• Plant

1. Choose where you want to drill. You want to pick a spot far enough away from the wall so that the plant can move freely and will not hit the wall. Make sure it is in a location where the plant will get enough sunlight. Also, think about design of the room and where the plant will add the most style
2. Drill with in drill bit chosen for specific swag hook being used
3. Install swag hook
   1. For swag hook with hinge clip in drywall:
      1. Pinch the hinges together against the screw so that they fit through hole
      2. Push the hinges through the whole
      3. Once the hinges are through you should hear them click and expand above the ceiling
      4. Give it a tug to make sure it is secure
      5. Finish screwing hook end by hand until flush with ceiling — make sure it is nice an tight
   2. For swag hook without hinge clip in stud:
      1. Line up to drill bit hole — make sure drill bit size was slightly smaller than screw being used
      2. Screw in until flush with ceiling — make sure nice and tight
4. Hang your plant

Now you know how to hang plants in your shower!