If you’re running out of space and can’t find a spot for another houseplant on your end table, window sill, nightstand, or kitchen counter, have you ever considered looking upwards? There’s a wide range of untapped vertical space just waiting to be adorned with indoor hanging plants, such as blank walls, bare windows or balconies. Certain varieties, such as pothos and Monstera, showcase their finest appearance when gracefully cascading out of a pot. But there are more striking hanging plants that can elevate your space in no time, let’s discover in the article below.
#1. Boston Ferns
Known for their feathery and arching fronds, Boston ferns are one of the best hanging plants for those seeking an elegant touch. Hang them in a well-lit spot with indirect sunlight, and keep the soil consistently moist. These ferns are perfect for bathrooms or kitchens, where the humidity helps maintain their lush appearance.
#2. Calathea
With its striking and intricately patterned leaves, the calathea is a hanging plant that’s equal parts art and nature. You should choose a spot with bright, indirect light to showcase its vibrant foliage. The bathroom or a shaded corner in your living room is an ideal location.
Keep the soil consistently moist, and consider misting the leaves to provide the humidity that calatheas adore.
#3. Chenille
For a touch of whimsy, you should consider the chenille plant with its unique, fuzzy, and trailing red blooms. Hang it in a spot that receives bright, indirect sunlight, allowing the blooms to catch your eye. Chenille plants are perfect for patios or sunrooms, creating a playful and vibrant atmosphere.
#4. Fuchsia
Bring the charm of hanging gardens indoors with the fuchsia plant with pendulous, tubular flowers. Fuchsias thrive in a cool and slightly humid environment, making them suitable for bathrooms or well-ventilated kitchens.
#5. Golden Pothos
With its heart-shaped leaves and ease of care, golden pothos is a hanging plant classic. Hang it in a spot with low to bright, indirect light, and watch it thrive. Golden pothos is a versatile plant, making it suitable for almost any room in your home. With adaptability and low-maintenance nature, it is a favorite for both beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts.
#6. Hanging Hoya
Hoyas, also known as wax plants, are revered for their waxy and cascading foliage. These hanging plants prefer a spot with bright, indirect light. They are perfect for bedrooms or living rooms, adding a touch of natural elegance.
#7. Ivy
Ivy is a low-maintenance favorite that looks great in hanging baskets because of its long, leaf-filled trailing stems. These come in a variety of forms and can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Ivy thrives in semi-shaded areas and requires consistent irrigation to maintain a uniformly moist soil.
#8. Jade Plant
Known for its fleshy, succulent leaves, the jade plant adds a touch of modern elegance to hanging gardens. They are perfect for well-lit corners in your home or office. Water them sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings, and admire the beauty of the jade plant as it hangs, bringing a sleek and sophisticated vibe to your space.
#9. Oxalis
Oxalis, also known as the Shamrock plant, offers unique and clover-shaped leaves, adding a touch of luck to your hanging garden. As they grow naturally, these lovely plants can be placed in direct sunlight but they also look great on shady porches and backyards.
#10. Maidenhair Fern
For a touch of delicacy and elegance, consider the maidenhair fern with its feathery and lacy fronds. Maidenhair ferns thrive in a humid environment, so occasional misting is recommended. Which room in your home has the highest humidity level? In a well-lit area close to a window, plant your maidenhair fern there.
#11. Nanouk
Nanouk, a member of the Tradescantia family, boasts vibrant and multicolored leaves, creating a visually stunning display. When young, it’s frequently used as a tabletop plant, but as the stems get larger and begin to trail, it makes a beautiful hanging plant.
#12. Peperomia
Known as a baby rubber plant, this tropical beauty has gained popularity as a houseplant due to its glossy heart-shaped leaves. It requires little water to thrive, and its trailing stems make it ideal for a hanging basket. Moderate temperatures and bright, indirect sunlight are ideal for the growth of this plant. Any space that satisfies these requirements will work!
#13. Philodendron
Philodendrons are celebrated for their heart-shaped leaves and resilience, making them a staple in hanging gardens. They are versatile, suitable for bedrooms, living rooms, or even offices. Plus, these hanging plants don’t need to be watered frequently, can grow in low light, and are incredibly adaptive.
#14. Prayer Plant
Named for its unique habit of folding its leaves in the evening, the prayer plant is a fascinating addition to hanging gardens. Prayer plants do not generally seem like low-light hanging plants, but as they mature, they will trail gracefully.
#15. Satin Pothos
This type of pothos is especially hardy. It needs little light and can tolerate dry soil if it receives little to no watering. If given enough water, though, these vines will grow to the point where their leaves overflow the hanging planter and into the area surrounding you.
#16. Silver Monstera
Right now, one of the most trendy hanging plants is the silver monstera. Its silver-frosted foliage and Monstera status are highly appreciated. It’s a little plant that looks great hanging, much like little Swiss Monstera. Silver Monstera performs best in bright light, just like other Monstera varieties.
#17. Spider Plant
Spider plants are popular indoor hanging plants with stunning green and white striped leaves/ They make great plants for almost any room in the house because they are low maintenance and adaptable to a variety of growing environments.
#18. Strawberry Begonia
strawberry begonia gets its name from its growth habit that is similar to strawberries. As it grows, it produces offshoots that dangle from the main plant like a living mobile and grow on raspberry-red stolons.
#19. String Of Dolphins
The string of dolphins, as its name suggests, is the ideal hanging plant if you’re looking for something that will spark conversation. It grows tiny, dolphin-shaped leaves on long, thin stems. The string of dolphins plant requires very little maintenance, just an occasional watering, but it does require a brightly lit area to thrive.
#20. String Of Pearls
This hanging plant might be ideal for you if you have to travel frequently for work. Compared to other hanging plants, this one needs less water. However, the hanging beads on your planter will need some direct sunlight. If you give your plant the right growing conditions, it might even bloom.
Hanging plants are not only beautiful but also beneficial for your health and well-being. They can transform any space into a cozy and relaxing oasis, while reducing stress, and improving your mood. So if you are inspired by these ideas and want to try them out yourself, just save these beautiful plants on your Pinterest and share them with other plant parents.
