IKEA Has An Easy Solution For Plant Storage That Saves Floor Space

If you're a plant lover, you are likely familiar with the challenge that is having sufficient floor space to accommodate your collection of greenery. While you can certainly track down some stands to fit your favorite plants, this can clutter up the rooms in your home and not leave enough space for comfortable movement. Instead, there's an IKEA solution that is capable of storing your plants easily and without getting in the way: the SKUGGRÖNA Wall-mounted plant stand.

Retailing for $24.99, this plant stand is crafted from powder-coated steel, which is durable and protects the metal from exposure to moisture. It has three vertical surfaces to place your plants on and the entire piece is black, which contrasts nicely with the natural green of plants. The item measures 30 ¾ inches high and 5 ½ inches wide; each shelf can support a maximum load of 7 pounds. If you're wanting to make this piece a focal point in a given room, consider plants that have some interesting dimension to them — trailing plants can be a good option, since their growth can extend down several inches from their shelf. If you love the look of the SKUGGRÖNA and want to pair it with a floor plant stand, the $29.99 OLIVBLAD Plant stand from IKEA is an affordable solution that doubles as storage.

Customers have given the SKUGGRÖNA a 4.4-star average across more than 40 reviews. Buyers mostly praise the appearance of the shelf, with one five star review from IKEA's website stating, "I love these and bought [two]. I've used it [on] either side of my kitchen window and the plants love it too. Well made and looks great." The majority of reviews say that the installation process was easy, but there is some limited criticism about the anchoring hardware.

There are certain toxic house plants you should never grow at home if you are a pet owner or parent of young kids; keeping these plants out of reach is a non-negotiable. While plant stands can be climbed up on or knocked over, the SKUGGRÖNA's wall-mounted design makes it a safer and less-accessible option for curious individuals. That being said, plants that trail should be trimmed regularly and monitored to ensure that no leaves or branches extend down too far or fall off so that they are in reach of kids or pets.

Since different plants have varying needs, be sure to take note of whether the ones you plan to position on the SKUGGRÖNA are lovers of bright light or indirect light. A collection of shade-loving plants, for example, could thrive on the shelf if it is in a corner that stays shielded from bright sun during the day. 

As far as spots to mount the SKUGGRÖNA, there are many options — mounting one to your bathroom wall, for example, can bring greenery to an otherwise plant-free space. You could also add one to your kitchen, positioning potted herbs on each level for a visually appealing and culinarily functional plant wall. Choose from some of these herbs that will grow the best in your kitchen, making sure that those you select have similar light needs.