Wall Clips for Climbing Plants: How-To Guide
Your Pothos vines are trailing in every direction, your Monstera is looking for support… Wall clips are the most discreet and elegant solution for guiding your climbing plants along a wall, a shelf or a frame. No drilling, no damage, no complicated DIY.
What are wall clips for plants used for?
Wall clips allow you to:
- Guide the stems of climbing plants (Pothos, Ivy, Hoya, Passionflower) along a wall or support
- Create a living wall by directing the shoots in the direction you want
- Secure fragile stems that risk breaking under their own weight
- Decorate by blending the greenery into your interior architecture in a harmonious way
How do you use them?
Installation
Most wall clips for plants are self-adhesive: remove the protective film and stick them onto any clean, dry surface (paint, tiles, wood, glass). Some models are repositionable — handy for adjusting the path of your plants as they grow.
Placement
- First plan the route you want to give your plant
- Place the clips every 20-30 cm for even support
- Gently slide the stem into the clip without twisting it
- Adjust as the plant grows
The best plants for wall clips
- Pothos — the easiest, grows fast and adapts to anything
- Ivy — a classic of the indoor living wall
- Hoya — thick, flowering vines
- Climbing Philodendron (Brasil, Scandens) — magnificent as a guided cascade
- Monstera deliciosa — to guide a main stem towards the light
Wall clips vs stakes: which should you choose?
Both have their role:
- Wall clips: ideal for plants you want to climb outside the pot, along a wall or surface
- Sphagnum stake: essential for climbing plants in the pot (Monstera, Philodendron) — the aerial roots attach to it naturally for healthier growth
For a large Monstera, combine the two: a sphagnum stake in the pot for root support, and wall clips to guide the big leaves towards the light.
FAQ: your questions about wall clips
Do wall clips damage walls?
Good-quality self-adhesive models leave no marks on painted walls, provided you remove them gently. On wallpaper or delicate surfaces, test first on a small, discreet area.
How much weight do wall clips support?
For plants, the loads are light (a few grams per stem). Standard clips are more than enough. For thicker stems or vines heavy with leaves, opt for wider clips or adjustable ties.
Do wall clips work outdoors?
Yes, but choose models that are resistant to UV and humidity. The adhesive on self-adhesive models can degrade in direct sunlight over the long term — in that case, opt for screw-in clips on outdoor surfaces.