Build your own indoor garden oasis featuring a dynamic tapestry of plantsthat also feels like an art installation.
Enter the texture-rich houseplant: plant walls.
Heres everything you’re gonna wanna know about trying a plant wall in your home.
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What Is a Plant Wall?
The plants are often positioned close together to form a cohesive display of greenery.
Smaller plant walls can also be watered by hand.
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Plants have been shown to increase productivity, make us happier, andpurify the air, among other benefits.
All you need is a blank wall.
If a few plants create a calming niche, a green wall will be a main source for tranquility.
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Here are some common options.
Panel Systems
Panel systems utilize some kind of solid structure to secure plants to the wall.
There are plenty of tutorials online that will walk you through the process.
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Felt Systems
This option is typically used for smaller-scale installations, making it perfect for residential projects.
Felt living wall systems utilize a felt hanger that looks very similar to over-the-door fabric shoe organizers.
Individual plants are planted with soil in every pocket and the entire system is secured to the wall.
These felt living wall hangers can be purchased online from various venders and are relatively affordable.
Trellis Systems
Trellis systems are used to create a cohesive green wall effect withvining or trailing houseplants.
The trick to making these living walls look cohesive is ensuring the plants are installed close together.
Be sure to choose plants with long vines and bushiness so they hide the pots.
Container systems can also be easily DIYed.
The possibilities are truly endless.
After all, it wouldnt be alivingwall if all the plants end up dying.
Similarly, if your wall receives lots of intense, direct sunlight, pick your plants accordingly.
Keep in mind that you could also addgrow lightsto your setup if the wall doesnt receive any natural light.
