Best Hanging Planters to Keep Plants Away From Cats

Why hang your plants?

Here is the thing about cats. If a plant is in reach, they will test it.

A hanging pot fixes that. It lifts your plant up high. The plant stays safe. So do curious paws.

It also looks great. A spider plant or Boston fern spills down from above in the best way.

One note first. Hanging it high helps. But pick safe plants too. Some trailing plants, like pothos and philodendron, are toxic. A bold cat can still bat a low vine.

What to look for

• A drain hole. It stops root rot. A drip tray saves your floor.
• Weight. A heavy pot is harder to knock loose than a light one.
• Strong hooks. Use chains or hooks that hold the full weight.
• The right size. Match the pot to your plant. Too big holds too much water.
• A water tank, maybe. A self-watering pot means fewer trips up the step stool.

My top hanging planter picks

Best clay or ceramic pick

For looks and a steady pot, ceramic wins. A set like the Mkono Ceramic Hanging Planters gives you a clean, modern pot with a drain hole. The weight keeps it steady when a cat swats a vine.

Best cozy, woven style

Want that plant-shop look? A Mkono macrame plant hanger holds a pot you already own. It is just cotton rope. It is simple to hang. It fits most pots. Add your own pot with a drain hole.

Best self-watering pick

Hate climbing up to water? A self-watering hanging pot has a built-in tank. It keeps soil moist for a week or more. Great for high spots and busy weeks.

Best budget pick

On a budget? A simple plastic hanging pot with a drip tray does the job for a few dollars. It is light and easy to move. Great for starting out.

How to hang it safely

• Use a ceiling or wall hook screwed into a stud or anchor.
• Check the weight. Wet soil is heavy. Do not trust a thumbtack.
• Hang it where vines stay out of jumping range.
• Tuck the cord away. A dangling chain is a cat toy.

The bottom line

A hanging planter is one of the best buys for a pet home. It guards your plant. It frees up your shelves. Go ceramic to stay steady, woven for style, or self-watering for ease.

Fill it with something safe. The spider plant, Boston fern, and calathea all trail or mound well, and all are pet-safe. Need more ideas? See my pet-safe plant list.

Sources

• ASPCA — Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database
• Amazon — Best Sellers in Hanging Planters

Written by Mo Ruman, a self-taught plant parent who cross-checks every plant against the ASPCA database. Not a vet — when in doubt, call your vet. More about Kijani Paws · Ask me anything.