Because your plants (and you) deserve a spot in the sun
As the cold sets in and the days get shorter, it’s not just humans who start craving the sunshine. With just a little thought, winter can be a beautiful time to rework your space and give your leafy friends (and yourself) a cozy, light-filled corner to thrive in.
1. Find the Light
In winter, sunny windows become prime real estate. The sun’s lower angle means light is softer, but your plants still need every bit of it. Scout out the brightest spot in your home—chances are it’s shifted since summer—and start your winter plant migration.
2. Make a Window Jungle
Group your plants near the light source, but think vertical too. This is where our ceiling-mounted plant hangers come in handy. Use them to layer trailing or vining plants at different heights—think pothos, heartleaf philodendron, or hoya—and create a living, breathing feature. Our single hangers can be clipped underneath each other, so you can curate layers.
Top Tip - the chains can be easily shortened with pliers if you want to play with levels and lengths. Just make sure you count the chain links so it is level!
3. Avoid the Icy and the Toasty
Plants aren’t fans of temperature extremes. Keep them away from draughty windows, doors that never quite seal, and blasting heat pumps or fires.
4. Create a Plant-Positive Pause
Your winter jungle isn’t just for the plants. Carve out a corner for yourself too. Add a comfy chair, a cushion, and let your green space become your recharge zone. Even five minutes a day in your little leafy nook can be surprisingly grounding (especially with a warm drink in hand).
5. Share the Green
Have a cosy green nook you’re proud of? We’d love to see it. Snap a pic of your winter window setup—especially if you’ve styled it with one of our hangers—and tag it with #WinterWindowNZ or #MadPlantistNook. You might just inspire someone else to bring their plants in from the cold!
