How to make a hanging plant basket

Un basket, basically a basket, with the plant hanging, to be placed both outside and inside the house, is an excellent solution to not give up the beauty and company of the plant and flowers even when space is limited.

The essential things to evaluate are the location, the material of the basket, the land, the plant most suitable.

Assorurale's position

You can arrange a basket with the plant Wherever you like, in the house—in the living room, kitchen, or entryway. The important thing is that it's a bright spot with plenty of natural light, and preferably near a window.

The main hypotheses are two:

Full sun (4–6 hours per day): perfect for plant blooming like petunias, geraniums, surfinie.
Partial shade (light but not direct sun all day): ideal for plant more delicate ones like Lobelia or Pothos

If you decide to put your basket di plant If you're growing them outdoors, avoid locations that are too exposed to wind, which can damage them and dry out the soil quickly. A good outdoor location is under a canopy or on the upper part of a balcony, on the railing.

The terrain

Prepare the ground for your

60–70% quality universal soil
20–30% drainage material: perlite or sand
10% moisture-retaining material: peat or coconut fiber

The end result should be a soft, light soil.

The material of the basket

Whatever material you choose for your basket of hanging flowers, the important thing is that it is light.

Coconut or jute: These are highly breathable materials.
Plastic: comfortable, practical, economical, but aesthetically ugly.
Terracotta: breathable and elegant, but it may prove too heavy.
Wicker: Lightweight, decorative, natural, and easy to integrate into any environment. However, it is not waterproof and can rot easily.

The suspension system

Don't underestimate it, it is essential for the good condition of your basketThere are two basic options:

Metal chains
- Resistant and safe
Strong ropes (nylon or natural)
- More decorative

Watering

I basket They dry out quickly, so they should be placed where watering is easy. Never overdo the watering, as it could overflow and spill onto the floor.

Le plant more suitable for doing the basket

If yours basket it is in the sun (balcony facing south/west):

Petunias and surfinias: very abundant flowering
Ivy Geranium: Resistant and Easy
Calibrachoa: similar to petunia but more compact
Verbena: very heat resistant
Dichondra Silver Falls: beautiful silver waterfall effect

If the basket It's in partial shade, so it doesn't get sun all day:

Lobelia: delicate but very elegant
Fuchsia: spectacular hanging flowers
Bacopa: small continuous flowers
Hanging begonia: also excellent in summer.

If the basket he's at home:

Pothos: super easy and hardy
Tradescantia: grows very fast
Ivy: classic and evergreen
Boston Fern: very decorative.