Effortless Indoor Hanging Vegetation Choices for Green Thumbs
Spruce up your tiny abode with a dash of green! When space is at a premium, capitalize on your vertical real estate by rocking some indoor hanging plants. These plants are total eye-catchers, cascading from shelves, stands, window ledges, ceiling hooks, wall hooks, ladder shelves, or even macrame plant hangers. No matter if you're floored or have a limited green thumb, these plants are just what you need to expand your plant family or liven up a small space.
Here's a smorgasbord of fabulous indoor hanging plants to delight your senses:
Indoor Hanging Plants Galore!
- Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)
- Admire its long, strappy leaves and dangling plantlets, which are perfect for decorating hanging planters.
- Bonus points: Purifies the air and easy to propagate, supplying you with even more spider plants.
- String of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus)
- Fall in love with these bead-shaped leaves strung on thin, trailing stems - like a glamorous jewelry necklace!
- Prefers bright, indirect light, making it a stunner for decorating windows.
- Boston Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata)
- Get ready to be swooned by this lush, stunning beauty. Works wonders in indoors but craves humidity, perfect for bathroom or kitchen hung spaces.
- English Ivy (Hedera Helix)
- This everyday outdoor plant also makes for an ideal indoor hanging houseplant, with its glossy, deep green leaves and variegated varieties.
- Warning: English ivy is considered invasive in the United States, so don't let it loose outdoors and dispose of trimmings carefully.
- String of Hearts (Ceropegia Woodii)
- Another sensational succulent! This trailing plant features heart-shaped leaves that'll make hanging your ceiling near a window an absolute joy.
- Swiss Cheese Vine (Monstera Adansonii)
- With its unique glossy, perforated leaves, this vine is ideal for growing in a hanging pot. Its leaves resemble Swiss cheese, adding whimsy to your space.
- Air Plants (Tillandsia)
- These dreamy plants require no soil, making decorating small glass containers a breeze. Just remember to give them a light misting now and then.
- Heart-leaf Philodendron (Philodendron Hederaceum)
- Ideal for beginners, these heart-shaped leaves on long, trailing stems are the ultimate low-maintenance, lush greenery for your indoor space.
- Hoya (Hoya Carnosa)
- Also known as wax plants, these jewels have thick foliage on trailing vines and even delight with flowers when cared for properly.
- Indulge the indolence in low light conditions, and you'll reap the benefits.
- Golden Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum)
- This beauty is easy to grow, thriving in low light and tolerant of a bit of neglect. Its variegated, heart-shaped leaves on long vines are perfect for hanging indoors.
Perks of Hanging Indoor Plants
- Maximize Space: Install houseplants vertically, creating space for more plants than you'd think, plus jazzing up underutilized corners.
- Add Texture and Color: Embrace plants that add visual interest and an elegant touch to your decor.
- Optimal Light Conditions: Bright sunlight-loving plants can thrive near windows without hogging floorspace or window sills.
- Kid & Pet-safe: Keep your beloved plants out of reach by hanging them where inquisitive paws and noses can't get to them too easily.
Displaying your Indoor Hanging Plants
- Macramé Hangers: Suspend plants from the ceiling using these versatile, decorative hangers. They securely hold your potted plant and add style to your greenery.
- Place Hanging Plants on Vertical Shelves: Opt for cascading plants and nestle them on top of bookshelves or open shelving for a stylish touch without damaging your walls.
- Use Wall Planters: Spruce up bare walls with wall planters, available in various shapes and sizes. Display plants in your desired configuration or opt for repurposed, unique items as wall-hanging planters.
Caring for your Indoor Hanging Plants
- Learn Each Plant's Growth Requirements: Each plant has unique preferences in terms of lighting and watering. Understand their specific needs and adopt a custom care plan for each to nurture their growth.
- Select the Right Planter: Ensure your pot has drainage holes and is suitable for your plant's size.
- Watering Indoor Plants: Use an indoor watering can and watering tray to water your hanging plants without causing chaos with dripping water.
- Fertilizing Indoor Plants: Regularly repot your plants every one or two years to supply them with essential nutrients, or introduce a water-soluble fertilizer to give them an extra boost in growth.
Transform your compact abode into a cozy, flourishing oasis with interior hanging plants. Fill your space with beautiful greenery that'll add elegance, improve the air quality, and create a verdant atmosphere.
- Enhance your living space by planting vegetables, organic herbs, or even flowers in hanging planters, adding vibrant colors and textures to your home-and-garden decor.
- Discover the magic of growing heart-leaf Philodendron, Spider Plant, String of Pearls, and other exotic hanging houseplants that not only purify the air but also liven up a small space.
- To create an airy, organic lifestyle, consider combining hanging houseplants with your regular houseplants such as the English Ivy, Air Plants, and Boston Fern, which enjoy similar care and can cascade through your vertical garden.
- Incorporate hanging houseplants into your decor by suspending them from macrame hangers, using wall planters, or placing them on vertical shelves to maximize space, add texture and color, and optimize light conditions.
- Ensure your hanging indoor plants get the care they need by learning each plant's growth requirements, selecting the right planter with suitable drainage, watering and fertilizing them regularly, and providing proper lighting to foster their growth and maintain a flourishing oasis in your tiny abode.
