Hanging Gardens – Hanging Plants for Every Room
Hanging Gardens — hanging plants for every room
The best climbing plants, hanging baskets, and care tips for vertical greenery
No floor space? No problem — hanging plants make the most of vertical space and turn any home into a green jungle. From easy-care to truly eye-catching: these are the best hanging plants.
The best trailing plants for indoors
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
The classic beginner’s choice. Heart-shaped leaves that trail for meters. Available in green, golden green, or neon green. Forgives almost every care mistake and even grows well in low light.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum)
Produces “babies” on long shoots that dangle down like tiny parachutes. Extremely hardy, air-purifying, and the perfect plant for hanging baskets. Great for beginners too.
String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
Round, pearl-like leaves on fine trailing vines — like a living string of pearls. An Instagram favorite, but a little more demanding: needs bright light and very little water (succulent).
Philodendron scandens (Heartleaf Philodendron)
Heart-shaped, lush green leaves. Fast-growing and trails down elegantly. Very easy to care for and easy to propagate (cuttings in water).
More trailing indoor plants
- Scindapsus (Satin Pothos): Silvery-green leaves with a velvety texture. Easy to care for.
- Ceropegia woodii (String of Hearts): Delicate, heart-shaped leaves on slender trailing vines. Graceful and romantic.
- Tradescantia (Spiderwort): Purple and silver-striped leaves. Fast-growing and thrives in bright light.
- Hoya (Wax Flower): Waxy leaves and fragrant blooms. Slow-growing, but long-lasting.
- Boston fern: Lush and full — the classic choice for Victorian hanging baskets. Needs humidity.
- Rhipsalis (coral cactus): An unusual trailing cactus without spines. Perfect for bright bathrooms.
Hanging flower plants for balconies & terraces
- Surfinia petunias: Lush cascades of flowers in every color. THE classic for balcony planters and hanging baskets.
- Geraniums (trailing): Robust repeat bloomers for sunny balconies.
- Fuchsias: Elegant, trailing flowers for partially shaded spots.
- Verbenas: Small flowers in dense cushions — a magnet for butterflies.
- Ivy: Evergreen and hardy — beautiful all year round.
- Strawberry hanging baskets: Hanging strawberry plants — decorative AND delicious.
Hanging containers & systems
- Macramé hangers: The boho trend — hand-knotted from cotton rope. Natural and decorative.
- Ceramic hanging pots: Elegant and sturdy. Best with a saucer (otherwise it drips).
- Coconut fiber hanging baskets: A classic for terraces and balconies. The coconut fiber retains moisture.
- Wall shelves with plants: Not hanging in the classic sense, but they create a wonderful vertical effect.
- Vertical planting systems: Green walls with modular pockets or rails — the true “vertical garden.”
Watering tip for hanging flower plants: Hanging flower plants are tricky to water without dripping onto the floor. The solution: take the plant down for watering and soak it thoroughly in the sink or shower. Let it drain, then hang it back up. Or: place ice cubes on the soil — they melt slowly and won’t drip.
Hanging flower plant care basics
- Pay attention to light: The higher the plant hangs, the more light it gets (closer to the ceiling = usually brighter). But: direct sun through skylights can be too much.
- Rotate regularly: Hanging flower plants grow toward the light — rotating them encourages even growth.
- Prune back: Trim trailing plants regularly — this encourages bushy growth instead of long, bare stems.
- Check the weight: Wet soil is heavy. The support (hook, shelf) must be able to carry the weight of the watered plant. Always anchor ceiling hooks into a beam.
- Don’t forget to fertilize: Hanging plants in small pots need nutrients regularly. More on houseplant care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pothos — it tolerates low light, irregular watering, and still keeps growing. Next: Spider Plant and Philodendron scandens. All three are almost indestructible and perfect for beginners.
Three methods: (1) Take the plant down and water it in the sink, then let it drain. (2) Place ice cubes on the soil — they melt slowly, so nothing overflows. (3) Use a hanging pot with an integrated drip tray. For macramé hangers: add a saucer inside the hanger.
Pothos and Tradescantia grow very quickly — up to 30 cm per month during the growing season. Spider Plant and Philodendron are also fast growers. String of Pearls and Hoya grow more slowly. Tip: Regular feeding and plenty of light will speed up growth significantly.