Bedroom With Hanging Plants
Last updated on September 30th, 2021
It's no secret that in the world of home decor, indoor hanging plants are really having a moment.
If you're itching to up your plant game (literally) and hang your plants, you have come to the right place!
Plants have always been a part of people's homes, but with social media, plant awareness has really begun to boom.
And now more than ever, people are learning how to maximize their space and are taking their plants up and into the air by hanging them.
People are starting to venture out of their comfort zone to embrace their not-so-green thumbs, getting their hands dirty with potting soil and experimenting with plant life.
There is nothing to fear and everything to gain!
I know it can be confusing and overwhelming to know which kind of indoor hanging plants to buy.
There are so many different kinds!
So we will look at all of that today.
This guide will be really good for you if you're just getting started with indoor hanging plants.
Watch the video instead (full article below)
Easy Care Indoor Hanging Plants
Here is a list of the easiest to care for hanging plants. Perfect for all the beginners out there just getting their feet wet.
We'll go into the details of each one further down in the post. But if you just want the list super quick, here it is:
- Devil's Ivy
- Boston Fern
- Heartleaf Philodendron
- Spider Plant
- English Ivy
- Mistletoe Cactus
- String of Pearls
- String of Hearts
- Morning Glory
I promise, you really will have a hard time killing any of the plants on this list … however … there is a but …
Some quick caveats about hanging plants!
I know this is super obvious, but plants are still living things. So a minimum amount of care is still required!
If you're not prepared for this, then maybe real plants are not for you at the moment; you can always consider faux greenery instead. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that!
A lot of people actually choose to have a mix of real plants and fake plants in their homes, depending on their living conditions.
For example, I have a windowless bathroom in my condo. I don't care how many articles tell you there are some plants that require "zero light" and will still survive – your plant simply isn't going to thrive in a room that never gets any natural light!
(However – there *are* several plants that will thrive in low light conditions – check out my favorite ones here.)
So, until I have my dream home with floor to ceiling windows in every room overlooking the ocean, I use artificial plants in my dark, windowless prison cell bathroom (you can see how i use faux plants in my super budget rental bathroom makeover here!).
So consider your personal living conditions. You'll end up saving money in the long run if you avoid buying plants that will just die because they were placed in inadequately lit rooms.
Make sure you will be able to provide your plants with the care and conditions they need. 🙂
Another factor to keep in mind is that hanging plants are going to be a bit harder to reach than your standard potted plant.
Are you committed enough to grab a chair or a step ladder every time you need to water your hanging plants? Or are you a bit lazy with your chores and might end up not watering your plant babies because they are in an inconvenient location?
Personally, this is the one factor that makes me think twice before hanging up a plant in a hard to reach place. I'm only 5'1″ so I need a step ladder for pretty much everything higher than the kitchen counter.😅
- light – how much does it need? Do you have a spot that has suitable amounts of sunlight for your new plant?
- water – how often does it need to be watered? Will you remember to water your plant, even if it's only once every couple of weeks?
- humidity – how much humidity does it need? Do you have a humidifier? If not, are you willing to spritz your plants often with a spray bottle if they need it?
- is it toxic? For hanging plants specifically, toxicity might not be so much of an issue, unless your cats tend to climb up the walls and somehow manage to get into everything they're not supposed to (it happens!). It's always good to be aware.
1. Devil's Ivy / Epipremnum aureum
This plant gets its common (non-Latin) name from the fact that it's practically impossible to kill. Devil's Ivy is an evergreen vine and stays green even when kept in the dark.
It requires very little care and is satisfyingly leafy.
Devil's Ivy leaves are heart-shaped and are similar to Heartleaf Philodendrons, so the plant often gets confused with Philodendrons, even in stores.
Other common names include Golden Pothos, Ceylon Creeper, Hunter's Robe, Ivy Arum, Money Plant, Silver Vine, Solomon Islands Ivy, Taro Vine, Marble Queen or Marble Pothos and Devil's Vine.
Toxic to dogs and cats. ⚠️
How to propagate Devil's Ivy: Devil's Ivy can be cultivated from a cutting so you can spread the love with friends and family very easily if you want to!
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2. Boston Fern / Nephrolepis exaltata
The Boston Fern is forgiving because although it prefers moist soil, it is also very tolerant of drought. The fronds are bushy and slightly serrated and are a vibrant bright green.
If you've had trouble with this plant, make sure it's getting enough humidity. If you don't have a humidifier, try spraying it with water.
Other common names include Sword Fern, Boston Sword Fern, Wild Boston Fern, Boston Fern, Boston Blue Bell Fern, Tuber Ladder Fern, or Fishbone Fern.
Non-toxic. ✅
How to propagate Boston Ferns: You can propagate Boston Ferns by removing a shoot from the base of the plant.
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3. Heartleaf Philodendron / Philodendron hederaceum
This beautiful plant is an evergreen climber. As the common name suggests, Heartleaf Philodendron has heart-shaped leaves and they are a deep glossy green. Mature plants will sometimes even produce white flowers but mine never have.
These plants are extremely hardy and will tolerate drought even if the soil becomes bone dry (I know from personal experience, oops).
If the leaves get dusty, you can use a damp paper towel to carefully wipe them clean. This plant looks gorgeous spilling out of a hanging pot or basket.
Other common names include Philodendron and Sweetheart Plant.
Toxic to dogs and cats. ⚠️
How to propagate Heartleaf Philodendrons: You can propagate Heartleaf Philodendron from cuttings and root them either in water or directly in soil. I have done both, and both methods work great.
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4. Spider Plant / Chlorophytum comosum
Ah, the good ole Spider Plant. Popular in the 70s, it then fell out of favor and nobody loved it any more. Guess what though, it's back! And for good reason. The Spider Plant is one of the easiest plants to care for and is quite impressive visually once it grows.
Spider Plants produce babies, or "plantlets" which are offshoots that grow from the main plant. The beautiful thin and gently curved leaves look lovely hanging from a basket. If you have offshoots, the overall effect is even more dramatic!
Other common names include Airplane Plant, St. Bernard's Lily, Spider Ivy, Ribbon Plant, and Hen and Chickens.
Non-toxic. ✅
How to propagate Spider Plants: Spider plants can be propagated by division, which is a good method if you don't have any offshoots. If your plant has babies, they can be propagated in water or in soil while they're still attached to the mother (main plant). This article covers all of these spider plant propagation methods.
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5. English Ivy / Hedera helix
English Ivy is a woody perennial climber. It is so easy to grow and care for, that it's actually considered an invasive species in some countries.
In Oregon, sales and imports are even banned! With that being said, it's the perfect plant to contain in a hanging basket because it can't spread and take over everything else. Originating in central and northern Europe, English Ivy tends to do best in cooler temperatures.
Other common names include European Ivy or just Ivy.
Toxic to dogs and cats. ⚠️
How to propagate English Ivy: You can propagate English Ivy from cuttings and root them either in water or directly in soil.
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6. Mistletoe Cactus / Rhipsalis baccifera
This attractive cactus has droopy, pale green stems. In the wild, the Mistletoe Cactus grows attached to other plants by anchoring itself to moss and rotting leaves!
This plant produces flowers and even small edible berries that taste a lot like grapes.
Mistletoe Cactus is very easy to look after and the stems can grow as long as 20 ft in the wild (this may take a while, they grow slow!!). It's the ideal choice for hanging planters.
Non-toxic. ✅
How to propagate Mistletoe Cactus: You can propagate Mistletoe Cactus like many other succulents: by taking a cutting and letting it "callus" over.
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7. String of Pearls / Senecio rowleyanus
This beautiful plant with leaves that look just like peas, is a succulent, creeping vine. Like any succulent, it's very low maintenance and requires very little watering.
It looks stunning in a hanging planter with all the vines pushed to one side to create a "spilled" effect. The trailing stems can grow up to 2 or 3 feet long.
Other common names for the String of Pearls plant are String of Beads and Bead Plant.
I've had a lot of comments on Pinterest about this particular plant! For the nay-sayers leaving comments about how difficult string of pearls is to keep alive … if you're having a hard time, fortunately you can refer to this handy article that will help you. Don't give up!
Toxic to dogs and cats. ⚠️
How to propagate String of Pearls: Pinch off a few healthy inches of your String of Pearls plant and cover it with moist soil. It will propagate easily.
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8. String of Hearts / Ceropegia woodii
Another low maintenance, evergreen trailing succulent, the String of Hearts will tolerate neglect and do just dandy. It's perfect for hanging baskets and planters and has vines adorned by attractive heart-shaped leaves. The leaves are generally dark green but can lighten to a paler color if the plant doesn't get enough sun.
Other common names for this plant are Rosary Vine, Chain of Hearts, Collar of Hearts, Hearts-on-a-string and Sweetheart Vine.
Non-toxic. ✅
How to propagate String of Hearts: Propagate with water, soil, tubers, or simply by placing a fallen leaf in potting mix.
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9. Morning Glory / Ipomoea
Morning Glory is not a standard suggestion for an indoor hanging plant, but it's actually one of my favorites because it's SO easy to grow!
They are very easy and VERY FAST to grow from seed, so are a very cost-effective and satisfying to grow yourself. Planted from seed, you will have a full, beautiful plant in less than a couple of months.
Morning Glory is a vining plant that likes to climb, but it can be grown and displayed indoors in hanging baskets as well.
There is a long list of different varieties of Morning Glory, but my favorite is the popular "Heavenly Blue".
The "Heavenly Blue" variety has incredibly thin and delicate vines, with gorgeous heart-shaped leaves. Within a couple of months of planting from seed, the plant will produce stunning trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the morning (hence the name) and close at night.
Toxic to dogs and cats. ⚠️
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The benefits of indoor hanging plants
Space-saving
In Vancouver, which is where I live, it's increasingly difficult to find anywhere to live that actually has a garden. And it's literally impossible to buy a detached home in the city unless you're a multimillionaire (I'm still working on that part 😝). So most people opt for indoor gardens and fill their condos and balconies with potted plants.
The problem with condo living is that space is limited! And often window real estate is also limited.
If you run out of space at home but are craving more plant life, then going vertical and hanging your plants is one of the cleverest things you can do.
Improves air quality
Everyone knows that trees and plants produce oxygen, clean the air and improve air quality. There is literally nothing to not love about that!
While I'm not exactly too sure how I directly benefit from some extra oxygen in my home, I do know that indoor plants can absorb contaminants like benzene and formaldehyde, which is a known carcinogen. I know that because NASA said so. Feel free to nerd out and read their study from 1989!
Adds beauty and texture
Plants are just plain beautiful. Introduce a plant into your room and it's like a breath of fresh air.
There are infinite textures you can add to your home with hanging plants. You can go for something fuzzy, something spiky, something bushy, something glossy or a combination of any of those things and more. The sky is the limit, it all comes down to the look that you are after.
We know that adding texture to your home is one of the many ways to make your home more inviting, so think about what shapes and feelings speak to you and go from there.
Mood lifting
There have been studies proving that plants reduce stress and help increase overall well being. There are many psychological benefits to having plants in your home, so if you suffer from depression or anxiety, consider adding some living greenery into your space.
The urban jungle trend
Like with any trend, there are also plant trends in the interior design world, as I'm sure you've noticed!
Monstera, fiddle leaf figs, palms, bamboo, snake plants, and more recently the olive tree and ferns are just a few.
Go back a few more years and you had succulents and air plants. Which are still massively popular!
The urban jungle theme is exploding and it's not going away any time soon (I think bloggers say this about all the trends we love).
Plants make you happy!
Instagram has thousands upon thousands of plant experts sharing their knowledge with the world.
Bohemian interiors are packed full of greenery in every corner and it looks wonderful.
Influencers dazzle us with their beautiful jungly photos, showcasing their light-filled interiors full from floor to ceiling with lush plants.
With this plant frenzy and so many inspiring images online, it's hard not to dream of having a beautiful indoor vertical garden filled with hanging plants in every corner!
Creative ways to hang indoor plants
Even if you can't put holes in your wall or ceiling, there are still lots of creative ways that you can hang your indoor plants.
Let's take a look at a few of my favorite methods.
Use heavy duty magnets
You can place a few small pots of herbs and add a splash of greenery to your kitchen with these cool magnetic planters.
The container below is designed with drainage holes and will attach to the side of a metal microwave or a fridge!
Hang plants with suctions on your windows
When they're empty, admittedly the suction planters below look like they could belong in a science lab.
BUT, when filled with soil and plants, these glass planters are great if you have a window in your kitchen and you want to keep fresh herbs on hand while you're cooking!
In addition to adhering to glass, you can use suction planters on tile, too.
You can basically have a little edible indoor garden at your fingertips without having to put a single hole in the wall!
As an alternative to planters that suction directly to the window, you can get ledges with suctions that basically function as a shelf.
Use a trellis
If you are afraid of hanging your plants from the ceiling, then build a DIY trellis with some metal grids! You can hang all your plants off of it!
Lana Red Studio shows you how to build a DIY trellis on her blog, or you can watch the quick video below.
Your indoor hanging plants will also be easier to access that way, which is great for shorter peeps (like myself).
Or, build a trellis specifically for all your glorious trailing vines.
Use shelves, bookcases or the top of your furniture
If you have a shelf that's high up, a bookcase or any tall piece of furniture, place your trailing plants there and let the leaves and vines hang down.
It's pretty much guaranteed to look good.
Use over the door hooks
You can even hang plants from over the door hooks.
You'd probably want to only do this on doors that don't get a lot of open/closing action so that you don't freak your plant out, or worse, destroy it.
Use a free-standing coat rack stand or a garment rack
A funky coat rack is a fab idea for hanging indoor plants!
You can try to thrift a coat rack, or buy one cheap online, to create an instantly green corner in your home.
I like this one from Amazon because it has 3 adjustable heights making it very versatile.
Use a ladder
If you have an old wooden step ladder, it would add a really great statement to your room if you covered it in plants.
The tiered effect makes it especially impressive.
You can try whitewashing your ladder, too.
Of course, if the stars align, and you happen to have a country house with a claw foot tub and soaring high ceilings, you could always hang a ladder horizontally, and then hang your plants from the ladder.
But that would be crazy and look TERRIBLE … 😝
Cute planters for your indoor hanging plants
Now that you know which are the easiest indoor hanging plants and you've picked your favorites, you'll need something to hang them in!
This is my second favorite part after choosing the plants themselves:
Choosing the hanging planters!
As much as I love the look of macrame hanging planters, they are a bit fussy and can easily get tangled with the leaves and vines, especially if you need to take the plants out to water them.
So for this reason, I tend to lean more towards planters that don't have TOO many strings and fiddly bits that would just frustrate me.
Here is a round-up of all my current favorite hanging planter pots!
1. Macrame Plant Hanger from MangoAndMore 2. Minimalist Plant Hanger from ModernMacrames 3. Hanging Planter Basket from LittleLoveHome 4. Brass hanging planter from YuvalTzurDesign 5. Wood Log Hanging Planter from NaturellementBOHO 6. Ceramic Hanging Planter from HandsOnCeramics 7. Wood and Concrete Hanging Planter from Wood2Water 8. Braided Porcelain Planter from pepoceramics9. Cute Hanging Planter with Face from CeramicSense 10. Round Brass Plant Hanger from iheartnorwegianwood
I really encourage you to embrace indoor plant life and start with one or two of these easy-care plants on this list!
Once you see how much plants instantly brighten up your space and just how much life they bring into every room, you'll never want to live without them again!
Are you a proud plant parent, struggling to remember when to water all your plants? I'VE BEEN THERE TOO!
Check out this genius plant tracking system to stop the madness.
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Source: https://poshpennies.com/best-easy-indoor-hanging-plants/
