Transformed trailing home plants into a captivating indoor display using a £6 Amazon purchase, keeping the hidden presence undetectable.
Thea Babington-Stitt, the Managing Editor of a popular platform, has discovered a handy tool for managing trailing houseplants – plant climbing fixtures. These small, green clips, shaped like little leaves, can be a lifesaver for plants that are making a bid for freedom.
Before joining the platform, Thea was News and Features Editor at Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc, and Country Homes & Interiors. She recently graduated from City University London with a Masters in Magazine Journalism and is now studying for a diploma in interior design with The Interior Design Institute.
Plant climbing fixtures, available on Amazon for £5.99, come with 30 clips and self-adhesive stickers. They attach to a clean, dry surface with sticky pads, making them easy to use. The user can tuck a vine into these clips, directing its growth and preventing it from covering paintings or other decorative items.
These clips could be useful for managing plants that start to grow quickly during sunny summer months. They help prevent plants from becoming leggy or growing in positions where they can't reach the best light. Claw grips can also be used to bunch together the arms of trailing plants for a fuller look.
Alternative plant clips for securing and training trailing plants include clear cord clips, thickened reusable garden support clips, and trellis hooks or metal trellis clips. These clips help maintain a chic, curated plant display by allowing tidy, controlled training of trailing plants. They reduce strain on stems, promote healthy growth, and allow plants to be arranged cleanly along structures such as trellises or walls, contributing to a neat and elegant look in indoor or outdoor plant setups. Using transparent or carefully styled clips further enhances the refined appearance by minimizing visual distraction from the plant foliage itself.
Thea Babington-Stitt used plant climbing fixtures to create a feature on a wall, demonstrating their versatility and practicality. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or just starting out, these clips could be a valuable addition to your plant care arsenal.
