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I moved here on the FL Gulf coast 5 years ago. I live in an apartment that has an exposed patio that gets direct sunlight all afternoon. I have a brown thumb when it comes to gardening so after a couple of years of plant failures I decided that I would stick with cacti and succulents. The good news is that they are growing like gangbusters. The bad news is that I can’t find plant stands or shelving durable enough nor tall enough to accommodate them. After a year or so the rain, humidity and relentless sunshine rusts out metal plant stands. Right now I have them on a plastic shelving unit but the plants themselves are too tall for the middle shelves and are kind of squashed in there.
I’d appreciate any suggestions on what others do in this situation. TIA.
I would try putting three plants on the corner. Then I'd remove the top shelf and arrange the rest of the plants on the top and in front of the shelf, so that nothing is on the bottom shelf. If there isn't room on the patio, I'd put some of the pots on the gravel. The alternative is to get a taller stand, which could tip over.
I have an old fold-up baker's rack outdoors that's held up well for a couple years. In your case, I think I'd spread them out them out in single holders like the one to the right.
You need tiered plant stands, preferably staggered, and while I'd like to recommend our products, you have too many plants!Our plant stands are only suitable for 3-4 potted plants, indoor placement.You can choose as a reference.
What about just planting them in the ground. Will it be allowed?
Just next to your patio/house walls?
It would be the best for plants and for you
Or just get inexpensive stands and replace every year - as the wood/plastic will be covered in mildew/mold/etc in no time.
So it is rust? - which could be controlled by painting with rust preventative paint.
Or dirt/mold on plastics and wood.
Flea markets and Junque shops (hybrid antique-junk) will have some interesting metal plant shelves and varying metal plant stands nicer than the current Rubbermaid-style version. If needing some paint, not a big deal to spray paint with a Rust-Oleum Black or White.
Arrange your potted plants artfully in groups around the patio to create a container garden. Add a few pots of flowering annuals and you will be pleased. If you need creative ideas, check images in Pinterest.
Flea markets and Junque shops (hybrid antique-junk) will have some interesting metal plant shelves and varying metal plant stands nicer than the current Rubbermaid-style version. If needing some paint, not a big deal to spray paint with a Rust-Oleum Black or White.
Ditto this. People, stop posting links to these junky, Chinese plant stands that you have so helpfully researched for us. They're selling for $22 for a reason. I'd bet half of them end up in the trash after it's realized how flimsy they are and not worth returning. Look at the weird product photos and then the actual measurements...it's like they're making doll house furnishings for human size use.
I've been shopping for some shelving for inside plants, something narrow yet tall to take advantage of a sunny window. No luck with the mass merchandisers so I'm holding out for an estate sale or consignment shop find.
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