Indoor plants keep oxygen flowing by absorbing carbon dioxide and purifying the air by removing toxins. They also help to deter illness, ease tension, and lower stress, thus creating a relaxed and happy ambiance whilst helping you to ultimately work better through improved concentration, heightened attention, enhanced creativity, increased productivity, and enriched overall well-being.
How to Make a Plastic Bottle Planter
You can use any shape or size of a bottle for this project. It really doesn’t matter too much on the type of bottle you prefer to use. Whether it's an empty lotion, body wash, or soda bottle, it can be transformed into a home for your plants.
Gather Your Materials
Set up your workspace. Layout newspaper or kraft paper to protect your workspace from any paint spills and let’s get started.
- Used plastic bottle (washed out and dried)
- Newspaper or kraft paper
- Acrylic paint
- Masking tape
- Potting soil
- Plant
- Twine string
- Pebbles (optional)
Tools for the Project
- Scissors
- Paintbrushes
- Hole punch
- Spoon or shovel for potting soil
- Sandpaper (optional)
Cut Your Bottle in Half
Use your scissors to cut your bottle in half and recycle the top portion. If the edges are rough or uneven, use sandpaper to file them down.
Paint and Let Dry
Take a paintbrush and choose a color of your choice to decorate your bottle in any way you like. We prefer clean minimal designs but the final look is really up to you. No matter your design, let your planter dry for at least two hours.
Punch Holes and Add String
Use the hole punch to add holes on each side of the planter, then take your twine and measure out enough slack to make a hanging planter. Double or triple knot the ends.
Repot Your Plant
Add holes to the bottom of the planter with your scissors for drainage or add pebbles if you prefer. Add a bit of potting soil and repot your plant. Finally, find a spot for your planter, hang, and enjoy – you’ve got a chic new accent piece!