Here’s a list of the best plants for indoor hanging pots, perfect for adding greenery and interest to your space:
1. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
- Light: Low to bright, indirect light
- Water: Let the soil dry out between waterings
- Why it's great: Pothos is a low-maintenance plant with cascading vines that thrive in hanging pots. It’s also a great air purifier.
2. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings
- Why it's great: Known for its arching leaves and baby plant "pups," the spider plant adds a fun, trailing effect in hanging pots.
3. English Ivy (Hedera helix)
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Keep soil moderately moist
- Why it's great: Ivy is an elegant, fast-growing climber that works beautifully in hanging planters, with vines that cascade gracefully.
4. String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Let the soil dry out completely between waterings
- Why it's great: This succulent’s unique, bead-like leaves make it an eye-catching option for hanging baskets, with long, trailing stems.
5. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
- Light: Moderate to bright, indirect light
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy
- Why it's great: With its lush, feathery fronds, Boston ferns create a soft, cascading effect and are perfect for a vintage or boho look.
6. Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Water regularly to keep soil slightly moist
- Why it's great: Known for its vibrant foliage in shades of green, purple, and red, the sweet potato vine is a fast-growing plant that drapes elegantly from hanging pots.
7. Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides)
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged
- Why it's great: With its colorful, patterned leaves, coleus adds a pop of vibrant color to your space, and it thrives in a hanging planter.
8. Philodendron (Philodendron spp.)
- Light: Low to bright, indirect light
- Water: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings
- Why it's great: Philodendrons are very adaptable and their trailing vines make them perfect for hanging baskets, adding a tropical touch.
9. Tradescantia (Tradescantia zebrina)
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Keep the soil evenly moist
- Why it's great: Known for its striking purple, silver, and green striped leaves, tradescantia offers a beautiful cascading effect in a hanging pot.
10. Fuchsia (Fuchsia spp.)
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Keep the soil moist but well-drained
- Why it's great: Fuchsia produces vibrant, tubular flowers and trailing vines that are perfect for hanging baskets, adding both color and interest.
11. Begonia (Begonia spp.)
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Keep soil moist but not soggy
- Why it's great: Begonias come in a variety of leaf colors and textures, and their flowers add an extra touch of beauty when grown in hanging baskets.
12. Streptocarpus (Cape Primrose)
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Keep soil evenly moist
- Why it's great: Streptocarpus produces beautiful, colorful flowers and works well in hanging pots due to its trailing nature.
13. String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Let the soil dry out between waterings
- Why it's great: This succulent-like plant has heart-shaped leaves that dangle from delicate vines, perfect for creating a romantic hanging display.
14. African Violet (Saintpaulia spp.)
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Water carefully to avoid wetting the leaves, keeping soil evenly moist
- Why it's great: African violets can bloom year-round and their colorful flowers and compact size make them an excellent choice for indoor hanging pots.
15. Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’)
- Light: Low to bright, indirect light
- Water: Let soil dry out between waterings
- Why it's great: The bright yellow-green leaves of neon pothos add a pop of color to any space, and like regular pothos, it trails beautifully from hanging baskets.
These plants not only thrive in hanging pots, but their cascading nature creates a lush, beautiful indoor display. Many are also fairly low-maintenance, making them great for indoor gardeners of all experience levels.