New pot trellis

I bought this pot trellis/hanger at a local nursery recently. The trellis is galvanized mesh formed into triangular section with a number of swivelling hooks to hang baskets on, or as in my case terracotta pots with the carrier (pictured) The trellis is concreted into a large plastic pot which gives it good stability. Normally they are concreted to about 3 inches from the top,and they supply decorative bark to finish it off. I asked them to concrete mine to 2/3 so I could plant the H. Australis in the base. I just had to drill holes around the sides for drainage. I thought they where a great idea for people with limited space or balconies/patios etc. The area gets dappled sunlight in the afternoon, would anyone like to suggest some of their favourite Hoyas that they think would suit this stand. Thanks Roy

Brilliant!

Concreting the support into the pot makes so much sense...mine are always flopping around!!

Carol

What a awesome idea. I would love to try to make one if possible. Thanks Roybe
Patti

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Ask your local nursery to make some Patti, I'm sure they will sell them. They might give you a cheap one for the idea. Roy

i love that stand....i would love to find one too

Roy this is really a cool stand. I can do this. Is the mesh just wired together all the way up? How are the swivel hooks attached to the mesh? I think any hoya would look nice in it, but you know their stems just get so unruly, maybe some of the more compact hoya's. Or just make sure you keep the stems in check. Thanks for the project idea.

The the centre trellis piece is cut from a sheet of galvanized mesh (i'm not sure if it's exactly the same that they use in concreting driveways or not) the space on the mesh is about 3" x 2" then the mesh is bent into a triangular shape and concreted into the plastic pot. The swivels are right angled pieces with the ends bent to hook the pots on. They are attatched to the triangle by what looks like 2mm wire bent around in two spots to hold them, they swivell quite well. The important thing is to make sure they bend the mesh the right way so that the vertical lengths of mesh wire are on the outside not on the inside. Because that is what the right angled pieces swivel on. If anyone is going to have one made or wants to try making one I can post a close up of the swivel. Also another important thing the guy who made mine said, was to secure the upright so it is rigid in the pot before concreting and leave to cure for at least 10 days. I hope that helps. Roy

Roy I would be interested in a close up of the swivels. If you had to do it over again would you of used a clay pot or something of that weight for the bottom pot? I guess what I am trying to ask is, are you at all concerned about it tipping over in a high wind? Your australis looks nice and healthy, It wont be long until it takes over the whole stand.

Sorry the shot's a little dark Tami. They use plastic pots because if the clay pot cracks you are left with a concrete block. mine is quite stable but I suppose you could fix a horizontal stay to the upright and attatch it to something if you are concerned. Although mine are stable and very heavy at the base I will probably attatch it to the wall. Roy

Thank you for the pics and idea. It looks like a nice stand, especially for addicts that can't get enough hoyas. I like the idea of a concrete base for the weight. Think I am going to try making one.
Karen

Thanks Roy for the picture, this will make a nice project. Show us a picture when you get it filled up.

hmmmm that stand has given me an idea...will have to see if i can find what i need to make my own modified stand...

Love this stand, would be perfect on the corner of my deck.