When you run out of room on your shelving and floor for your plants, you have to start getting creative about where you are going to put them next. One of my favorite ways to display my houseplants (and save room on my floor!) is to display them in hanging baskets. There are SO many easy-to-care-for houseplants out there that look gorgeous displayed in this very manner. Keep reading to see what houseplants are perfect for hanging baskets.
String Of Pearls
Though these can be hard to find at a local nursery, String of Pearls succulents is known for the way their petals (shaped like pearls) drape over the sides of their container. To care for this plant, remember that succulents are drought tolerant. A String of Pearls will not need to be watered often! Make sure you hang these babies in a place that will get ample bright light. Succulents tend to look “stretched” when they aren’t receiving enough light.
Prayer Plant
Though it can quickly overgrow a hanging basket, Prayer Plants are one of the most aesthetically pleasing houseplants out there. With dark green leaves that have neon stripes, this plant is sure to be the focus of any home. Prayer Plants are used to growing on the forest floor, so they won’t need too much direct sun. In fact, indirect lighting all day is probably best! Keep the soil moist, and water with bottled water. Prayer Plants are sensitive to the minerals in tap water. Additionally, they are sensitive to the shock from cold water, too. Water with room temperature water and keep the area around the plant humid.
Arrowhead Plant
Known for its striking leaves that look, well, like arrowheads, this plant is available in many a variety and color. Over time, the leaves will grow and develop into a long elaborate vine. Though you can trim the plant to keep it looking tidy, I recommend letting it do its thing for a long vine that drapes over a basket. These plants also live on the floor of the forest, so not too much bright light is needed. Though, you will find that many of these plants have variegated leaves when placed in areas of more light. Keep in a humid area.
Boston Fern
Perfect for cleaning the air or brightening up a dark corner, Boston Ferns are surprisingly easy to care for. While other ferns need tons of humidity for success, the Boston Fern can tolerate lower levels of humidity. Boston Ferns also like consistenly moist soil. These plants don’t need much bright light at all. In fact, I have one in a dark spot of my kitchen where it is absolutely thriving. Boston Ferns are beauties!
Pothos
Pothos plants are great for hanging baskets because they grow quickly and their vines can overtake anything! Pothos plants are one of the easiest to care for because they need minimal light and water. I have a Pothos plant at home and it’s hanging right next to my Prayer Plant. Planting in pairs like this will help increase humidity, and they look beautiful together! I water my Pothos when the leaves begin to droop slightly, about every 7-8 days. Learn more about the Pothos plant here.
Swiss Cheese Philodendron
Because this is one of the many varieties of climbing philodendrons, it’s perfect for a hanging houseplant. Not only does it grow ALMOST as quickly as pothos plants do, but with unique patterings on the leaves, it’s a sure-fire show stopper. These hanging house plants love high humidity and areas of bright sunlight (though, make sure the sunshine isn’t so direct that it scorches the leaves). On average, the swiss cheese philodendron only needs water every 10ish days and can actually benefit from having completely dry soil.
This article was originally published in September 2019 but was updated in October 2021.
