Fan Plant Trainer 45cm / 60cm: Black Wire Fan Trellis and Plant Support for Climbing Plants

Fan Plant Trainer: A Decorative Wire Trellis for Climbing Plants

The Fan Plant Trainer is a decorative wire frame that supports and guides climbing and trailing plants. Its fan shape has four rods that spread outwards from a narrow base, joined by three crossbars, so stems are trained up and out into an even, open shape instead of a tangled clump. Made from black coated wire, this plant trellis pushes straight into pots and garden beds or can be fixed against a wall or fence. Choose from 45cm or 60cm.

Why Use a Fan-Shaped Plant Support?

A fan trellis spreads a climber's stems across a wider area as it grows. That gives you:

• A neat, even shape that looks tidy against walls and in pots
• Better airflow through the foliage, which helps reduce fungal problems
• More light reaching leaves and flowers
• Easier pruning and picking, as stems are spread out rather than bunched

What Plants Can You Grow on a Fan Trainer?

The 45cm and 60cm sizes suit pots, small climbers and young plants, such as:

• Star jasmine and other jasmines while young
• Mandevilla, dipladenia and hoya
• Sweet peas and dwarf climbing peas
• Small climbing roses in pots
• Indoor climbers like pothos and philodendron

Large climbers such as passionfruit, climbing beans and established roses grow well beyond 60cm, so give them a taller garden trellis or plant support frame.

How Do You Train Plants on a Trellis?

How you train a climber depends on how it climbs:

• Tendril climbers (peas, sweet peas): guide young tendrils onto the wire and they'll grip on by themselves.
• Twining climbers (jasmine, mandevilla, hoya): wrap young stems gently around the rods in the direction they naturally twist.
• Scramblers (roses): tie stems to the frame with soft ties, as they won't climb on their own.

Spread the main stems out across the fan, tie loosely in a figure-8 loop so ties don't cut into the stems, and check ties every few weeks as stems thicken.

How to Set Up the Fan Trainer

• In a pot: push the narrow base firmly into the potting mix behind the plant before roots fill the pot.
• In a garden bed: push the base into the soil next to the plant, angling it towards the wall or fence.
• On a wall or fence: fix the top crossbar with hooks, clips or screws, leaving a small gap behind so stems can weave through.
• Tie in the main stems as the plant grows, and keep guiding new growth across the fan.

Key Features and Benefits

• Fan-shaped wire trellis with four rods and three crossbars
• Black coated wire for a neat, low-key look
• Pointed base to push into pots and garden beds
• Can also be fixed to walls and fences
• Spreads stems for better airflow and light
• Suits pots, small climbers and indoor climbing plants
• Available in 45cm and 60cm

Product Details

• Type: Fan plant trainer, wire trellis
• Material: Black coated wire
• Design: Fan shape, 4 rods, 3 crossbars
• Sizes: 45cm, 60cm
• Use: Pots, garden beds, walls and fences, indoors or outdoors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Fan Plant Trainer?

A Fan Plant Trainer is a decorative wire frame that supports and guides climbing and trailing plants, spreading their stems into an even fan shape.

What plants is the 45cm or 60cm Fan Plant Trainer best for?

It suits pots, small climbers and young plants, such as jasmine, mandevilla, hoya, sweet peas and indoor climbers. Larger climbers need a taller trellis.

What is the best support for climbing plants?

Match the support to the plant. Fan trellises suit compact climbers in pots, while tall panels, obelisks or wire on fences suit large climbers like passionfruit and climbing roses.

How do you train plants on a trellis?

Guide tendrils onto the wire, wrap twining stems around the rods, and tie scrambling stems like roses with soft figure-8 ties. Spread stems across the trellis as they grow.

What can I use to support my plants?

Trellises, plant trainers, stakes, obelisks and wire on fences all work. For potted climbers, a fan plant trainer is one of the easiest supports.

Can I use it indoors?

Yes. It works well in indoor pots for climbers such as pothos, philodendron and hoya.

Will it rust?

The wire is coated for outdoor use. Over time, scratches or cut ends can rust, so touch up any chips with paint if needed.

Where can I buy the Fan Plant Trainer in Australia?

The Fan Plant Trainer 45cm and 60cm is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.