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Hunker reported on a TikTok post showing a vintage measuring cup repurposed as a hanging planter. The simple project uses an intact, waterproof vessel, potting soil, a trailing plant and a rope- or chain-style holder; drainage and the long-term suitability of different cups are not addressed in the report.
A TikTok user has shown how to reuse a vintage measuring cup as a hanging planter, an idea covered by home and lifestyle outlet Hunker. The project gives a second use to an intact, waterproof cup that may no longer be suitable for measuring, while using a hanging holder to display a trailing houseplant.
Hunker’s report describes a post by TikTok user @antiquesvintageish, who placed a vintage Tupperware measuring cup in a beaded hanging holder in front of a window. The cup serves as the plant vessel; the holder supports it. The post presents the arrangement as a way to repurpose a charming cup with worn measurement markings or a damaged handle, provided the vessel itself remains intact.
The steps are straightforward: choose a waterproof cup without cracks or breaks, add soil and a plant, then place the vessel in a rope- or chain-style hanger sized to fit it. Hunker suggests trailing plants such as pothos, philodendron, spider plant or ivy. It also advises choosing a pet-safe plant if animals are in the home. The finished planter can be hung near a window, according to the report.
The idea is not limited to measuring cups. Hunker says other waterproof vessels, including mugs, teapots, mason jars and vases, can be used if they fit a suitable holder. The report suggests checking the holder’s sizing information and says a textile option, such as a macrame hanger, can work too. It does not provide a specific product test or instructions for modifying the cup.
A Second Use for Vintage Kitchenware
The project offers a low-complexity way to reuse a household item that has lost some of its original function. A cup with faded markings may no longer be reliable for measuring ingredients, but it can still serve as a decorative container if it is waterproof and structurally sound. That can appeal to people who want to keep a vintage object rather than discard it, or who are looking for a distinctive planter without buying a purpose-made pot.
The practical limits matter as much as the look. A cup placed inside a hanger may not have the drainage of a conventional plant pot, and the source does not explain how to manage excess water. Readers should account for watering and the vessel’s weight when filled with soil and a plant. The report’s core suggestion is reuse, not a tested claim that every cup or plant will work well in every home.
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How the Cup Becomes a Planter
Hunker frames the idea around vintage cups whose markings have worn away or whose handles have been chipped. Those flaws can make an item less useful in the kitchen, but a vessel may remain suitable for a plant if the body has no cracks or breaks. The report describes glass and ceramic cups as typically more attractive and durable than plastic, while recommending any waterproof vessel that can safely hold the planting material.
The TikTok example uses a vintage Tupperware cup and a beaded hanger. Hunker broadens the approach to adjustable rope and chain holders, as well as macrame. It also points readers toward thrift stores, antique shops and estate sales for alternative containers. These are options presented in the report, not evidence that a particular holder or container has been independently tested for load capacity.
“The project is incredibly simple and works with any waterproof measuring cup you have on hand.”
— Hunker, summarizing the TikTok project
Drainage and Hanging Safety Questions
The report does not say whether the cup in the TikTok video has drainage holes, how excess water is handled, or what watering method is used. It also does not test whether different cup materials, hangers or attachment points can support the combined weight of the vessel, wet soil and plant. Those details may affect how practical the arrangement is, particularly for a cup hung above furniture or in a busy area.
Hunker’s suggestions are general DIY guidance rather than a guarantee that every waterproof container is suitable. The source gives no care requirements for the suggested plants and does not discuss whether they are appropriate for a particular home beyond advising pet owners to select a pet-safe option. The original post’s publication date is also not stated in the supplied report.
Check the Vessel Before Planting
Anyone trying the project can start by checking that the cup is waterproof and free of cracks or breaks, then confirming that the hanger fits the vessel. Consider how watering will be managed and whether the hanger and its mounting point can support the planter’s filled weight. Choose a plant suited to the available light, and check pet safety where relevant.
Hunker’s report does not announce a follow-up test or further development. The next step is up to readers: adapt the idea with a suitable cup and holder, or use another waterproof vessel if a measuring cup is not available.
Key Questions
Can any old measuring cup be used?
Hunker recommends an intact, waterproof cup with no cracks or breaks. A cup that leaks or is structurally damaged is not a suitable planter vessel under the report’s guidance.
Which plants does the report suggest?
Hunker lists trailing options including pothos, philodendron, spider plant and ivy. It advises pet owners to choose a pet-safe plant, but does not provide a full plant-safety guide.
Does the measuring cup need drainage holes?
The report does not say whether the featured cup has drainage holes or explain how to manage excess water. That practical detail is left unclear, so readers should plan for watering before putting soil in a cup that cannot drain.
What can replace a measuring cup?
Hunker says a mug, teapot, mason jar or vase can serve as an alternative if it is waterproof and fits a suitable rope, chain or textile hanger.
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