21 Cute IKEA Hacks for Plants
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Bringing all that greenery inside does wonders for your mental health. Not to mention, homes of any size and shape can find space for a little potted plant. You’ll love these IKEA hacks for plants!
Back in lockdown, plants became one of the most popular hobbies for homeowners. Owning and caring for an array of plants is one of the best things you can do with your home.
But what if you want to take things up a notch? I rely on good old IKEA for these situations. That’s why I’ve gathered twenty-one of the cutest IKEA hacks for plants I could find!

1. Spice Rack Window Boxes
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Let’s kick things off with a classic! Setting up entire window boxes can be quite a hassle, but you know what’s easier than doing that? Installing a couple of IKEA shelves.
These basic birch wood spice racks provide the perfect window sill extension. Use it to house small plants and propagations in the sun.
2. Industrial Shelf Hack
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If you have a few large plot pants in rotation, such as ferns, it might be a good idea to pick up a simple industrial shelf. From there, grab an IKEA floor lamp, and let there be light!
This is the perfect way to make sure your plants get enough light in the winter months. This is a great shelf to use for this hack.
3. DIY Seagrass Hanging Planters
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I’m in love with hanging indoor planters. They add a pop of beautiful color to a room, but don’t take up any valuable shelf space. That’s where this clever seagrass hangers come in.
These started life as basic IKEA baskets. But with some jute twine – like this – and a couple of ceiling hooks, they’re easily transformed into aesthetic bedroom decor!
4. Window Herb Garden
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If you’re a fiend with herbs in the kitchen, then you need somewhere nearby to grow them. This adorable window herb garden turns the lips of your windows into the perfect place for some plants!
All you need is an IKEA shower curtain rod, some s-hooks, and small potted herbs to hang.
5. Cabinet Greenhouse
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It’s every plant owner’s dream to have a dedicated greenhouse, but it’s not always within budget to buy an industrial one. But, what if you got a little creative
This adorable greenhouse started life as an IKEA cabinet. After some careful remodeling, it’s the perfect bedroom display. Plus, it doubles as a functional greenhouse.
Check out these other stunning plants in bedroom ideas!
6. DIY Succulent Cart
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If you’re as in love with succulents as I am, but struggling with space, this might be the hack for you. Instead of putting your succulents in the same spot, put them on a rolling cart.
IKEA has a great rolling cart option, but you can pick up a dupe here.
7. Tradig Planter
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The IKEA Tradig is a high-concept fruit bowl, made in a super unique shape with a ton of wire. But that also makes it the perfect place to plant your favorite fern!
All you need is a coconut shell liner like this to create some stability for your plant, and you’re ready to plant.
8. DIY Rug Planter
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Who knew you could turn a $2 rug into a farmhouse-style planter? This is an adorable idea that uses a simple wire basket and some IKEA rugs.
This hack keeps it super simple. The rugs provide enough of a barrier to keep soil inside, without letting moisture leak through.
9. Pegboard Greenhouse Cabinet
Source: @vakarianplants
This next hack is a lot like the greenhouse idea from earlier in this list, with one notable exception: it uses pegboards. The pegboard shelves are easy to move around and super unique.
In other words, you can customize this cabinet to suit plants of any size and shape. Perfect for plant afficionados!
10. Frosta Stool Potted Plant Display
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The FROSTA stool is a well-known IKEA staple, but did you know it could double as a planter? The stool provides the raw ingredients, and with a little elbow grease, you’ll have a practical planter.
You’ll need to be comfortable with a saw, but trust me, this unique wall shelf idea is super easy to make.
11. Self-Watering Planter
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There are so many people out there – myself included – who struggle with watering their plants on time. Or too much. Or never. But it’s not always easy to know how much water to provide.
That’s why I love this self-watering planter hack. This has a clever wicking system and water reservoir that replenishes water as your plant drinks it. Great for cut flowers!
12. IKEA Lantern Terrarium
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Let there be light! An IKEA lantern is the perfect container for a unique terrarium, and this DIY is so easy to complete. You can even spray paint your chosen lantern a new color.
Stylish yet simple, this makes a great match for any décor scheme.
13. Bamboo Box Planter
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Next up is a classic planter! If you’re in love with creeping plants or hanging vines, this bamboo box planter hack is the perfect way to give your favorite vines some height.
They don’t need a lot of room to hang around, and they’re super easy to move around if you need to change the plant’s conditions.
This is one of the best earthy boho bedroom ideas!
14. Stainless Steel Bowl Hanging Planter
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Love the idea of a hanging planter, but don’t love wicker baskets or coconut rough baskets? This stainless steel bowl hanging planter is the perfect way to lean into an industrial style.
This is a great way to fill a corner without taking up too much space, and super renter-friendly! Grab a hanging planter kit like this to get started.
15. Simple Vertical Succulent Garden
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Succulents are one of the most forgiving plant varieties, which makes them ideal for more complex DIYs or beginners! This simple vertical succulent garden is living proof of that.
Literally, this is a living piece of art. All you have to do is plant your succulents in an IKEA wall hanging, then tilt it up onto its side. Stunning.
16. IKEA Totem Planter
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Ceramics are one of the most beautiful décor pieces you can add to your home, but they can be expensive!
While it would be lovely to own more hand-painted ceramic pieces, that’s not always available. Using some simple IKEA 365+ white bowls and some acrylic paint, you can make your own!
17. Cutting Board Hanging Shelf
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Next up, we have one of the most innovative ways I’ve ever seen to create a simple little hanging shelf!
All you need is an IKEA-style cutting board like this, some jewelry string, and some yarn or macrame string to cover that. This is a cheap and effective way to add a hanging shelf.
18. Hanging Plant Lantern
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This IKEA Lantern is one of the prettiest purchases you can make, and it doubles as a stunning hanging plant lantern.
I’m in love with how this looks with a fern or drooping vine planted in there. Plants are a great addition to your boho chic decor!
19. Glass Plant Cabinet
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Rather than installing a full greenhouse, you might want to have a glass side cabinet ready to display your more mature potted plants.
This is a great way to propagate or protect delicate plants while still letting the light in!
20. IKEA Carafe Terrarium
Source: @plantsinglassuk
The IKEA Carafe has a unique shape and size that makes them perfect for turning into a terrarium.
The cork in the top of the terrarium is perfect for shielding the container while still letting some air circulate. This would make a wonderful gift for a plant-lover!
21. IKEA Glass Dome Terrarium
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Finally, here’s one more way to create a terrarium at home with a simple IKEA glass dome. You can use a terrarium starter kit like this one to make this a super simple DIY at home.
Beautiful for desks and coffee tables, this would be a great way to display some of your favorite varietals.