Turn Your Old Bottles Into A Plant Trellis With A Simple Wire Trick

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If you've got a few empty bottles lying around and aren't sure what to do with them, don't toss them out just yet. Turn empty glass bottles into a cute plant trellis with just a bit of wire. By wrapping the wire around the neck of the bottle and creating a spiral above it, you can help plants and cuttings grow strong and healthy (in style). It's a simple and eco-friendly DIY that can add a bit of personality to any windowsill or shelf in your home. 

This DIY is a great way to repurpose wine and beer bottles that you already have, especially pretty ones with unique labels. By upcycling special bottles, like the ones that friends or family may have gifted you, you'll be reminded of the good times you shared while helping your plants grow. 

In addition to bottles, this hack calls for some thick decorative wire to act as the trellis. Ideally, choose a 12- or 10-gauge wire so that it can effectively hold the plant in place without bending. This Benecreat 12 gauge aluminum wire, for example, comes in multiple colors so you can find the perfect option to complement your bottle. You'll also need a plant that propagates and grows in water rather than soil. This can be pothos, a small monstera cutting, or even a spider plant.

Start by cutting off a piece of wire that's about 15 to 20 inches long. Gently wrap one end of the wire around the neck of the bottle, creating three or four looparounds so that the trellis is stable. Continue the spiral shape above the neck of the bottle, like in the video. 

Now, simply fill the bottle with some water and plop your plant into it. The roots will be submerged in the water and the leaves will grow above, resting on the wire. Of course, adapt the length of the wire to the plant you're working with. You can also make the spiral as wide or tight as needed based on the size of the plant and its leaves.

This hack is particularly helpful when propagating cuttings: Certain plants need to spend a few weeks or months in water before they can be transplanted into soil. Some other indoor plants can grow in water indefinitely. As the plant grows taller or wider, simply change the wire trellis for a bigger one. In a pinch, you can use this technique with plastic bottles too. It's a great way to repurpose old drink containers for gardening, and it's a perfect solution for beginner gardeners who want a simple and affordable pot and trellis combination.