Plastic plant clips provide a quick way to hold growing stems against stakes, strings and trellises. They are useful for guiding tomato plants, climbing vegetables, flowering vines and indoor plants without having to tie and untie string whenever a stem needs adjusting.
The clips open and close with a simple snap, allowing them to be repositioned as the plant develops. Choose a pack of 10 for a few container plants or a pack of 50 when supporting several plants around the home garden.
Why Use Them
- Quick snap-on design
- Easy to open and reposition
- Reusable for different plants
- Holds stems against stakes, strings and trellises
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor plants
The curved shape spreads contact over a wider area than thin string. The clip should still be positioned loosely so the stem has room to move and thicken.
Suitable Plants
These plant support clips can be used with:
- Tomato and cherry tomato plants
- Chilli and capsicum plants
- Peas, beans and other climbing vegetables
- Money plants and indoor vines
- Roses and flowering climbers
- Young branches that need guidance
- Plants trained along a trellis or support line
They are especially useful as tomato clips because tall tomato stems often need support at several points. Additional clips can be placed below fruit-heavy branches to reduce the pull on the main stem.
How to Attach
- Place a stake, support string or trellis beside the plant.
- Bring the stem gently towards the support without bending it sharply.
- Open the clip and position it around both the stem and support.
- Snap the clip closed while leaving enough room around the stem.
- Check the position regularly and move the clip as the plant grows.
Do not force a thick stem into a clip that fits too tightly. Use a larger support method or a soft plant tie when the stem needs more space.
Clip Placement
Place the first clip above a healthy leaf joint where the stem is reasonably firm. Add more garden clips for plants as the stem grows taller instead of allowing one clip to carry the plant’s full weight.
Keep clips away from flowers, developing fruit and very soft new growth. On climbing plants, use them to guide the main vine towards the trellis while allowing the growing tip to remain free.
Check supported plants regularly during periods of fast growth. A clip that was loose when attached may need to be moved as the stem becomes thicker.
Reuse and Storage
After removing the plant clips, wash away soil and plant material and allow them to dry completely. Check the hinges and closing points before using them again.
Store clean clips in a covered, dry place where they can be found easily for the next planting season. Replace any clip that has cracked, become sharp or no longer closes securely.
FAQs
How many clips are needed for one tomato plant?
A medium tomato plant commonly needs around three to five clips, depending on its height, branching and support system. Taller plants or stems carrying several tomatoes may require additional support points.
Can these clips be attached to support string?
Yes. The string should be secured firmly enough that it does not move down when the plant adds weight. Position the clip around both the stem and string without trapping the growing tip.
Are plant clips better than plant ties?
Plant clips are quicker to open, move and reuse. Soft plant ties are more flexible for thick stems, irregular branches or places where a clip does not fit comfortably. Both can be used on the same plant when necessary.
Can plant clips be used on young seedlings?
Wait until the seedling has developed a firm stem and needs support. Very soft stems can be damaged if they are bent or held too tightly, so young seedlings should be handled carefully.
What should I do if a stem has outgrown its clip?
Open and move the clip before it begins pressing into the stem. If the stem is now too thick, replace the clip with a larger support or a soft plant tie.
Available Packs: Pack of 10 and Pack of 50
