Hanging Plants: Vertical Gardening Indoors
Maximize space and add visual interest with these trailing beauties.
Benefits of Hanging Plants
Hanging plants save valuable floor space and add dimension to your interiors. They are ideal for showcasing trailing growth and keeping plants away from curious pets and children.
Best Hanging Plants
- Pothos (Epipremnum aureum): A classic, easy-to-care-for trailing plant.
- String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii): Features delicate, romantic vines.
- Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata): Known for its lush, cascading fronds.
- Burro's Tail (Sedum morganianum): A unique succulent with trailing stems.
- Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum): Produces charming hanging plantlets.
Hanging Solutions
- Use ceiling hooks, ensuring they can support the plant's weight.
- Opt for wall-mounted brackets for a sturdy display.
- Install tension rods in windows for a natural light boost.
- Choose plant hangers made of macramé or rope for added style.
Care Tips
Water your hanging plants in the sink or shower to ensure proper drainage. Rotate them occasionally to promote even growth and prevent leaning.
Final Tip
Be mindful of the light requirements for each plant species. While some thrive in bright, indirect light, others may prefer shadier spots.
Tools and supplies for this
Products we'd actually buy for this job. Linking to Amazon — if you buy through these links we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
- Weston Mill Pottery Terracotta plant pots, 175mm (pack of 10)
Mid-size workhorse terracotta — perfect step-up for plants outgrowing their nursery pots.
- Weston Mill Pottery Terracotta plant pots, 20cm (pack of 5)
Heavyweight 20cm clay for established plants — the porous walls help prevent the soggy roots aroids hate.
- Whitefurze G04012 7.5cm Garden Pot - Terracotta (Set of 10)
Cheap, cheerful plastic propagation pots — what we actually use for cuttings and small offsets.
- Whitefurze G04013 10cm Garden Pot - Terracotta (Set of 7)
Reliable mid-size nursery pots with proper drainage holes — the boring essential every plant parent runs out of.
Carlos Rivera
Vertical Garden Designer
Passionate about helping plant parents succeed with expert tips and proven techniques.
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