Everyone Loved This Hanging Plant Trend In The '70s — Now It's An Affordable Thrift Store Find

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If you need to elevate your home decorating scheme on a budget, it's always a great idea to browse the aisles of your local thrift store. More often than not, the shelves are stocked with décor to suit almost any aesthetic. There's one old-school, practical accent piece that's worth snatching up without a second thought — if you're able to find one. The item you should keep an eye out for on thrift store shelves is a crochet plant hanger.

If your outdated boho décor deserves a smarter refresh, one of these once-popular plant hangers is sure to do the trick. In fact, vintage handmade everything is making a comeback in modern homes. "What makes a space feel special today is the mix: a classic paired with a sculptural piece by a living artist, something handmade, or even a found object with a story behind it," interior architect and Dereaux Studio founder Anne Dereaux said to Artsy in mid-2025. Snagging a '70s crochet plant hanger from a thrift store is a small, affordable way to channel this trend in your own home.

Really, it's no surprise that crochet plant hangers are popular once again. They are the perfect addition to boho or nature-inspired styling — a stunning macrame plant hanger doubles as wall art. Plus, they are both decorative and functional. Broadly speaking, hanging plant holders allow you to position your houseplants as close to or as far away from a light source as needed. The yarn they're made of will stretch around almost any flower pot, too. It's for all these reasons that you need to look out for crochet plant hangers next time you visit your local thrift store.

Let's say you don't have any luck hunting for a crochet hanging planter at your local thrift store. If you don't have the skills to make a stunning DIY hanging planter to liven up your home, you can browse online marketplaces like eBay or Etsy for genuine vintage pieces. If you can't find anything you like secondhand and you're desperate to channel the aesthetic, you can always shop new online. For example, an ivory, wood bead-adorned Mkono Macrame Plant Hanger costs about $8. Regardless of where you decide to buy your plant hanger, buy a plant pot that will fit inside securely. You don't want it slipping out of the hanger, spilling your plant and all its soil onto the floor as it falls.

After you've purchased your crochet plant hanger, you'll need to hang it from your ceiling. If you find the process intimidating, you can break it down into simple steps. First, use a stud finder to locate a sturdy installation spot — ideally a ceiling beam or joist. Drill your pilot hole and insert a hook. A toggle screw is best for drywall, a J-hook is the correct choice for an exposed beam, and a screw hook is the best option when hanging the plant from a joist. Lastly, hang your new-to-you home décor from the hook, replete with a houseplant in the flower pot. Keep in mind that the soil in hanging planters dries out faster than in tabletop pots. You might need to water a plant in a crochet hanger more often than your other houseplants. Take the pot out of the hanger, water it in the sink, leave it to drain, then pop it back inside to avoid damaging the yarn.