This will help you determine the kind of hook you’ll need to support it adequately.
If you’re opting for a tension rod, look for walls that are close enough together for mounting.
Avoid hanging plants above-head or above fragile objects since plants can fall when using non-invasive hanging methods.
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For the magnet to achieve full weight capacity, it must be attached directly to a clean metal surface.
Finding a solid metal attachment point on the ceiling can be a challenge.
But look carefully and you may find metal plates, bolts, fasteners, and braces.
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Drywall screws, embedded in the drywall and covered with paint, are another attachment option.
Slide the magnet across the ceiling to locate screws.
Because screw heads are small, the weight capacity will be lessened, so be careful.
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Bridge wall gaps, skylight frames, and ends of hallways with a shower tension rod.
Standard shower tension rods expand from 41 to 72 inches.
Weight capacities vary by product but range from 10 to 30 pounds.
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Extra-long tension rods for room divider curtains extend to 120 or even 160 inches.
Just remember to purchase a tension rod longer than the span length.
Usually, the rod needs to be 2 inches longer than the intended span.
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Adhesive hooks can also be used to hang plants from the ceiling without drilling.
As long as the surface is smooth and clean, adhesive hooks hold up to about a pound.
The good thing is that adhesive hooks can be positioned anywhere you want.
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Suction Cup Hooks
Suction cup hooks are another great way to hang plants from the ceiling.
Suction cups only work on smooth, non-porous surfaces.
Weight capacities are lowusually about a poundbut some suction cup hooks advertise capacities up to 10 pounds.
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Look for swivel-hook suction cups that rotate to adapt to flat or angled ceilings.
With bar clamps, an adjustable jaw slides on a metal rail.
Bar clamps are up to 36 or even 48 inches long.
The size of clamp will depend on the width of the beam.
Protect the beam from indentation marks by purchasing separate clamp jaw pads or by using thick squares of rubber.
Along with using a lightweight plant holder, choose a plant that doesn’t need soil.
