Birdcage Flower Planter: a beautiful way to display your flowers! (2024)

FAQs

How do you plant a birdcage planter? ›

I removed the plant from the plastic pot and placed it inside the bird cage, gently and very carefully threading the stems through the cage bars. I had to fit all three plants into the cage, so I carefully pushed them against the sides of the cage to fit them all in.

You want to have your tallest element (your focal) in the centre of your planter and get lower with the plants as you work your way closer to the perimeter of the planter.

Decorate a Birdcage with a Vintage Vignette

Ground your birdcage with some winter greenery, like this placemat and add a branch or a tree, along with a little animal. Using the magic number of 3 items keeps it simple and calm. You can add stuffing around the bottom as snow. It's like a little terrarium for the winter!

We do not recommend putting plants in your bird's cage: they do nothing directly to improve your pet's life and are difficult to maintain and keep clean. However, free-roaming birds in the house (always a dangerous idea if unattended) may come into contact with and chew on houseplants.

Therefore, it is best to use bird tray liner paper made specially for the bottom of bird cages. Besides being safe, it allows the owner to easily watch for changes in the droppings. These liners are usually antimicrobial and waterproof on the bottom side to keep the tray dry and easier to clean.

One of the best things to put at the bottom of a planter for drainage is broken pieces of pot. You can use any unwanted plant pots or chipped crockery for this – simply smash them up into small to medium-sized pieces. Adding a layer of broken pieces of pot like this will prevent compost loss out of the drainage holes.

Use a formula

There is an order of operations in floral design that leads to the best results! The formula is first foliage, then focal flowers, then filler flowers. By placing the foliage first, you have a bit more control over creating the overall shape and form that the rest of your flowers will fit into.

How do you set up a flower planter? ›

Avoid drafty spots, such as near windows, doors, or A/C vents. While a room with some natural light may be beneficial, avoid placing the cage in direct sunlight, which could cause your bird to overheat.

You should fill your bird's cage with accessories such as perches, bedding, toys, bowls and bird baths to make their home both functional and comfortable for them. Use these simple guidelines to choose a birdcage that gives your pet adequate living space so they can live a happy, healthy life.

It depends on the situation. Some birds prefer to remain uncovered during bedtime, and other birds simply cannot sleep without a "security blanket." On average, birds need about 12 hours of good, quality sleep each night to remain in peak condition.

Place the plastic pots upside down to cover the bottom of the desired container. Then, fill with soil and start planting. By following this tip, the upside-down pots help with soil drainage, lessens the amount of soil needed to fill the container, cuts down on the cost and certainly takes a load off your back.