These indoor hanging plants will help you feel better!
There are long, trailing stems on hanging houseplants. They look stunning when grown indoors in hanging baskets, pots suspended from the ceiling, or on shelves, where their stems can fall dramatically.
Growing trailing plants is a wonderful way to add depth and character to your houseplant display! They bring a lovely touch of height and softness to your space, making it feel warm and inviting. Furthermore, if you’re short on space, you’ll be pleased because indoor hanging plants won’t occupy too much room in your home. When you decide upon one or more hanging houseplants, be sure they will flourish in the conditions you can offer.
For example, if you decide to hang the pot in your bathroom, be sure that the plant can withstand high humidity levels. Choose a trailing plant that will flourish in bright light if you plan to grow it next to a window.
Before deciding which plant is your favorite, check out my list of the best and easiest to take care of indoor hanging plants.
Orchid cactus
Because it can tolerate neglect, orchid cacti are simple plants to grow. On its long, fleshy, flattened stems, this is one of the indoor hanging plants that bears large, red flowers in April.
Let its leaves fall over the sides of an indoor hanging basket or pot suspended from the ceiling. Since this plant likes moist soil but hates being overwatered, water it properly when the top 2 cm of compost is completely dry.
I recommend using acidic soil since pure cactus or heavy garden soil can retain too much moisture and cause root rot. Orchid cacti are such a good option for a slow-growing, easy-to-grow bathroom plant.
Staghorn fern
A little compost or other organic matter is typically piled up underneath the staghorn fern, Platycerium bifurcatum, a strange and magnificent plant that is typically mounted on a piece of wood or in an indoor hanging basket.
After the organic matter has dried, soak it in a bowl of warm water. Mist the shield-like circular fronds at the base multiple times a week during the summer. Place it in a bright, moist area away from the sun. Since it’s one of the indoor hanging plants that needs more care, I would recommend it to experienced gardeners.
Golden pothos
The twining vine known as golden pothos, or Epipremnum aureum “Njoy,” can be trained along a wire or grown as a hanging plant. Because it can withstand neglect, it is a great hanging bathroom plant for beginners and can survive in low-light spaces.
Once the compost surface is dry, water it. Rooting cuttings in water is easy, and even if you’re a novice you can experiment with a variety of pothos without worrying they will die.
String of pearls
When grown in a pot on a shelf or in an indoor hanging basket, the leaves of the string of pearls or string of beads (scientifically known as Senecio rowleyanus) look like delicate rows of peas or beads and create a lovely statement. When pinned to the top of a pot of cactus compost, cuttings take root quickly. Since it’s a bit pretentious, I recommend this indoor hanging plant for expert gardeners.
Red herringbone plant
Since the red herringbone loves humidity, your bathroom is going to be its favorite spot. Also called the prayer plant, because it closes its pretty patterned leaves at night, seemingly in prayer. It’s a great hanging plant for indoors. Once the compost surface is dry, water it.
In addition to using a conventional potting mix, you can create your own by mixing two parts sphagnum peat moss, one part loamy soil, and one part coarse sand or perlite. Because too much light will burn the leaves, place your prayer plant in an area that receives bright to medium indirect sunlight.
I recommend fertilizing your plant every two weeks from early spring through fall with a water-soluble houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength.
Burro’s tail
If you like succulents, then you’re going to love Burro’s tail. Also known as the donkey tail plant, this is one of the indoor hanging plants that are suitable for any indoor space, large or small.
Growing and propagating this amazing succulent, Sedum morganianum, is a breeze. When placed on a compost pot, its thick leaves easily take root. Since most succulents are drought tolerant, and the burro’s tail is no exception, only after the first two centimeters of compost have dried, give your plant water.
The good news is that Burro’s tail doesn’t mind if its pot is a bit too small for it, however, I recommend freshening up its soil and changing the pot too every two years. It can also be grown from seed sown in early spring when the temperature reaches 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Chain cactus
If given cooler temperatures during the winter, the chain cactus, Rhipsalis paradoxa minor, will produce tiny, white flowers in the spring. In spring and summer, water freely, and in hot weather, mist. When the compost surface is dry in the winter, water it. To avoid root rot, which can be fatal for your plant, proper drainage is essential. Make sure your pots have enough drainage holes so that extra water can run off.
Since the chain cactus is one of the indoor hanging plants that will take a bit of space because the leaves are falling out of the pot, you may need extra room for it or hang it as high as possible. Furthermore, don’t place it near the windows since it might turn yellow. Put the pot somewhere so the plant can have indirect light during the day.
I keep my chain cactus in the living room, and because it loves warmth, I aim to maintain a temperature of at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fishbone cactus
Last but not least of the indoor hanging plants you’re going to like is the fishbone cactus. The fishbone cactus, in contrast to most cacti, is indigenous to forests and grows in dappled light on trees or rocks. In spring and summer, water freely; in hot weather, mist. In winter, water when the compost surface is dry, just like you would with other plants mentioned above.
How to suspend your indoor hanging plants?
The easiest way to display a trailing plant indoors is to keep it in its plastic container and place it in a decorative outer pot that is at least 5 cm in diameter. Gently distribute the stems around the pot’s rim so that the taut cords won’t harm the plant when you lift it into position. Then, slip the plant and pot into a macrame or sling.
As an alternative, pot your plant straight into a planter or indoor hanging basket that has built-in hanging cords and a hole in the base. After removing the plant from the plastic pot, place the root ball in the center of your planter, distributing the trailing stems among the hanging cords.
Fill in the back of the planter with compost from houseplants or free-draining cacti, making sure the compost surface is about 3 cm below the planter’s rim.
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