Plant Yo-Yo with Stopper, bag of 12

Retractable Overhead Stem Support, Bag of 12

A tall or heavy-stemmed plant needs support that keeps pace with it as it grows, and a fixed-length tie has to be retied at every stage to keep up. This plant yo-yo hangs above the plant on a 60-inch string that retracts as the stem grows taller, so the support point adjusts without needing to be retied each time.

A plastic stopper locks the string at the length you set, and the design stays gentle on stems. Sold in a bag of 12.

Key Features & Benefits

• Retractable 60-inch string — adjusts overhead support as the plant grows taller.
• Plastic stopper — locks the string at the length you set.
• Gentle on stems — supports the plant without pinching or restricting growth.
• Bag of 12 — enough for a small grow space or a batch of plants needing overhead support.

Who Should Use Plant Yo-Yos

This suits growers with tall or heavy-stemmed plants that need overhead support as they continue to grow, especially in setups with an overhead trellis, frame, or grow-tent bar to hang the yo-yo from.

About Hydrofarm

Hydrofarm has supplied cultivation equipment since 1977, and this plant yo-yo is part of its broader plant-support and training hardware lineup.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the retractable string work?

The string is spooled inside the yo-yo housing and pulls out as the plant grows. It retracts to take up slack rather than leaving a loose loop of string hanging.

What does the plastic stopper do?

It locks the string at whatever length you've set. That holds the plant at that support height until you adjust it again.

How long is the string?

The string measures 60 inches. That's long enough to reach from an overhead support point down to most plants without needing an extension.

How many yo-yos come in a bag?

Each bag includes 12 plant yo-yos. That's enough for a small grow space or a batch of plants that each need their own overhead support point.

Will this damage the plant stem?

No, the design is built to be gentle on the stem rather than cinching down on it. It's still worth checking the tie point periodically on fast-growing plants.