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    Home » DIY Projects

    How to Make an Industrial Pipe Plant Hanger

    August 3, 2020 by Patti Estep 8 Comments

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    Bay window with hanging plants off a pipe rod.
    Two stacked images. Top is an industrial pipe plant hanger in a large bay window with plants and the second is a close up look at the flange end.

    See how you can make this industrial pipe plant hanger to increase your plant space while adding an interesting decor element to the room.

    Plants hanging off pipe hanger in window

    Last week I showed you how to make fishnet hanging planters. I was finding that I had several plants that would probably grow better if they were hanging but I only had a couple of hooks in one of the best rooms in my home.

    I decided it was time for a hanging pole. Originally I thought I'd just buy a curtain rod. However, my husband mentioned that it may not be sturdy enough depending on the weight and number of plants.

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    So we put together this really interesting looking plant hanger made out of iron plumbing pipe and fixtures, that should be sturdy enough for many plants.

    Creating the Pipe Plant Hanger

    Supplies

    • Iron pipe in 1/2 inch width the length of your space ( you may need extra smaller lengths and coupling connector like I did, if the area is larger than standard pipe lengths)
    • 2 - 1/2 iron elbows
    • 2 - 1/2 inch iron flanges
    • 8 - wood screws approx. 1/1/4 - 1 1/2 inch in length
    • 2 - 3-inch pipe nipples
    • Heavy duty S hooks (optional)
    Right side of pipe plant hanger with connector.

    Putting the Industrial Rod Together

    The image above shows a view of one of the ends. The standard pipe was 6 ft long but I wanted it to be closer to 8 feet. So we bought 2 more pieces of pipe that were 8 inches long. They were then connected with a coupling connector on the left.

    One end of the pipe plant hanger

    On each end the pipe screws into an elbow. Then a nipple connector is then screwed into a flange.

    Since the pipe hanger was going to be suspended from the ceiling we needed to drop it down a bit. That's what the nipple connector is used for.

    Industrial pipe plant hanger screwed into ceiling.

    After the industrial pipe plant hanger was assembled I held it into place while my husband screwed it into the ceiling.

    Note: This bay window ceiling is made of plywood. So we only needed to use wood screws and attached it directly to the ceiling. If you are working with drywall you will need to find studs to screw into, or use some type of special anchors.

    Center shot of bay window with industrial pipe assembly and lots of plants.

    It turned out great and I'm loving the way it looks. I bought a pack of heavy duty S hooks that work and look great for hanging plants anywhere along the pipe.

    Right side of the industrial hanger for plants close up.

    I even moved my embroidery hoop hanging basket planter to this room and placed a couple of Christmas Cacti and a string of hearts plant in it. They will look spectacular as they grow and flow over the basket.

    Left side of industrial pipe plant hanger in the window.

    Right now I have several plants outside enjoying the summer weather. Come fall I'll bring them back inside and they'll fit right in.

    In the meantime, with all this extra room I think that it's time to go shopping for more plants.

    Plants hanging off pipe hanger in window
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    How to Make an Industrial Pipe Plant Hanger

    Add an interesting decor element to your home with this industrial pipe plant hanger. It's a great way to increase your plant space too.  
    Prep Time30 mins
    Active Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 30 mins
    Course: DIY Projects
    Yield: 1 Plant Hanger
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $25

    Equipment

    • Drill

    Materials

    • Iron pipe - 1/2 inch width the length of your space
    • 2 - 1/2 iron elbows
    • 2 - 1/2 inch iron flanges
    • 8 - wood screws -1/1/4 - 1 1/2 inch in length
    • 2 - 3- inch pipe nipples
    • Heavy duty S hooks optional

    Instructions

    • Put the industrial rod together using a coupling connector on the left.
    • Screw each end into the pipe elbow.
    • Screw a nipple connector into a flange.
    • Screw the rod into the ceiling.
    • Add S hooks to hang the plants anywhere along the pipe.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Jim Bensen

      August 31, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks for the great idea. I put two of them up in bay windows and they look fantastic! I opted to put another flange in the middle for extra support using a tee, so two shorter sections of pipe (30") instead of one long one. So much better than hanging a curtain rod there.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 31, 2021 at 4:03 pm

        Jim, that's a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
      • Roselyn

        October 07, 2021 at 12:46 pm

        Hi Patti,
        Where did you buy the materials? Great job! I love it!

        Reply
        • Patti Estep

          October 07, 2021 at 1:12 pm

          Roselyn, I bought them at Lowes mostly and there are links to them in the post. Enjoy.

    2. Marilou

      September 29, 2020 at 9:37 am

      Love this so much 🙂

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        September 29, 2020 at 9:40 am

        Thanks Marilou. It's been so helpful and I love the way it looks. Now I'm thinking about where else in the house I can do the same project.

        Reply
    3. MrsSW

      August 07, 2020 at 11:57 am

      What a great window for plants - and a good idea for the plant hanger. I'm looking forward to seeing the embroidery hoop basket when it fills in and blooms. 🙂
      Sheila

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 07, 2020 at 1:16 pm

        Thanks Sheila. It's definitely the best space in the house. I can't wait to see the Christmas cactus bloom. It's the first "true" Christmas cactus I've owned.  

        Reply

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