14 Beautiful Hanging Succulents for Indoors with Names and Pictures
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Succulent plants or simply succulents, are plants whose parts are thickened, fleshy, or engorged, which is an adaptation to arid climates.
Succulents store upto 60% water in these structures which enables them to survive long periods of dryness in their natural environment.
The word succulent comes from the Latin word sucus, which means 'juice', or 'sap' in reference to the plant sap contained in the thickened or engorged structures.
The engorged structures in succulents are usually the leaves or the stems where the plant stores large amounts of water which comes in handy during the dry periods.
Succulents are often grown as houseplants because of their striking, unusual appearance, as well as their ability to grow with minimal care.
Succulent Plants are relatively easy to grow and are considered ideal even for a beginner plant parent as they do not require very close attention.
Succulents for hanging usually have trailing or climbing stems which cascade beautifully down the sides of a pot or a hanging basket. They also look beautiful on a pedestal or high up on a shelf or a table top.
14 Charming Hanging Succulent Plants for Indoors
Our selection of 14 of popular hanging succulent plants include String of Pearls Plant, String of Bananas Plant, Donkey's Tail Plant, String of Watermelons Plant, String of Turtles Plant, String of Nickels Plant, Jelly Beans Plant among others.
1. String of Pearls Plant (Senecio rowleyanus)
String of Pearls Plant also called String of Beads is a succulent plant which bears pendant thread-like stems on which spherical green leaves grow which resemble a neck-lace of beads (pearls) and hence the common name.
In its natural habitat, String of Beads Plant grows as a trailer, with stems trailing on the ground, rooting where they touch and forming dense mats.
String of Beads Plant thrives in bright light with some direct sunlight, moderate warmth and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
Learn more on how to grow and care for String of Pearls Plant
2. String of Bananas Plant (Senecio radicans)
String of Bananas Plant also called String of Fishhooks is a unique succulent plant which bears pendant thread-like stems on which are tiny leaves shaped like small green bananas.
The odd shaped leaves in String of Bananas Plant is an adaptation to arid conditions and allows for the storage of water while exposing minimum surface area to the dry desert air.
String of Bananas Plant grows best in bright light with some direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, rich, well drained soil.
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3. Donkey's Tail Plant (Sedum morganianum)
Donkey's Tail Plant also called Burro's Tail Plant is a trailing plant which bears 2-3 ft long stems, completely clothed with blue-green cylindrical succulent leaves.
With its spectacular cascading stems and terminal, pink to red flowers, Donkey's Tail Plant is ideal for a hanging basket.
Burro's Tail Plant does best in bright light with some direct sunshine, average warmth and moderately moist, fertile, loose, free-draining soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.
Learn more on how to grow and care for Donkey's Tail Plant
4. String of Watermelons Plant (Senecio herreanus)
String of Watermelons Plant also called String of Beads, String of Raindrops or Gooseberryplant bears pendant thread-like stems on which oval, bead-like leaves grow.
The fleshy leaves and stems store water, which allows the String of Watermelons Plant to go for a considerably long period without being watered.
String of Watermelons Plant thrives in bright light with some direct sunlight, moderate warmth and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soils.
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5. Pussy Ears Vine (Cyanotis somaliensis)
Pussy Ears Vine also called Kitten Ears is a creeping succulent vine which bears oval-shaped leaves about 2 in. long which are covered with pale gray hairs.
Pussy Ears Vine is ideal for a hanging basket, pedestal or a tall pot where the trailing stems can beautifully cascade downwards.
Cyanotis somaliensis flourishes in bright, indirect light, moderate warmth and humidity and moderately moist, rich, well-drained soils coupled with regular feeding during the growing season.
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6. Teddy Bear Ears Vine (Cyanotis kewensis)
Teddy Bear Vine is a creeping succulent vine ideal for a hanging basket or a groundcover which bears oval-shaped leaves about 1 in. long which are hairy (velvet-like) with purple underside.
It is a slow growing plant reaching a height of 6-8 in. and the flowers are about 1 in. mauve colored, blue-violet or pinkish-purple.
Cyanotis kewensis requires bright, indirect light with some morning sunshine, moderate warmth and humidity, moderately moist, rich, well-drained soils and regular feeding during the growing season.
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7. String of Dolphins Plant (Senecio peregrinus)
String of Dolphins Plant also called Dolphin Necklace, Flying Dolphins or Dolphin Plant bears pendant thread-like stems on which curvy leaves with two small points grow.
The leaves in String of Dolphins Plant look like a pod of flying or jumping dolphins and hence the common name "String of Dolphins".
String of Dolphins Plant grows best in bright light with 4-6 hours direct sunlight, moderate warmth and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soils.
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8. String of Hearts Plant (Ceropegia woodii)
String of Hearts Plant also called Rosary Vine, Chinese Lantern or Chain of Hearts is an unusual succulent which is excellent for a hanging basket.
It is easy to grow but the heart-shaped leaves are sparsely spaced and the tubular flowers are insignificant.
Ceropegia woodii thrives in bright, indirect light away from direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil.
9. Trailing Jade Peperomia (Peperomia rotundifolia)
Trailing Jade Plant also called Jade Necklace, Creeping Peperomia, Creeping Buttons and round Leaf Peperomia, is a trailing Peperomia plant.
Trailing Jade Peperomia bears hanging shoots and very small, thick and fleshy, succulent, button-like leaves that may entwine and weave in and out of each other.
Peperomia rotundifolia prospers in medium to bright, indirect light away from direct sunlight, warm and humid conditions and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.
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10. String of Nickels Plant (Dischidia nummularia)
String of Nickels Plant also called Button Orchid is a trailing succulent plant which forms a dense mass of greenish-yellow foliage.
The leaves are opposite and round and look like numerous coins, hence the common name 'String of Nickels'.
Dischidia nummularia is related to Million Hearts Plant (Dischidia ruscifolia) and Watermelon Dischidia (Dischidia ovata).
Button Orchid thrives in bright light with some morning sunshine, average warmth, moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil.
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11. String of Rubies Plant (Othonna capensis)
String of Rubies Plant also called String of Pickles, Little Pickles or Ruby Necklace is characterized by thin oval-shaped leaves and reddish-purple stem.
The bean-shaped leaves turn a bright ruby red when the plant is grown under bright sunshine. The flowers are a bright yellow color.
Ruby Necklace Plant blossoms in very bright light, average warmth and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil coupled with two feedings during the growing season.
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12. String of Turtles Plant (Peperomia prostrata)
String of Turtles Plant also called Magic Marmer is a compact perennial houseplant that is easy to grow and adapts well to indoor growing conditions.
Magic Marmer is one of the popular 15 Peperomia Varieties that can be grown in the home successfully as it easily adapts to indoor growing conditions.
Peperomia prostrata thrives in bright light with some direct sunlight, warm and humid conditions and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
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13. Jelly Beans Plant (Sedum rubrotinctum)
Jelly Beans Plant also commonly called Pork and Beans Plant bears short succulent leaves about 1/2 in. long that resemble jelly beans.
Though the stems are upright in young Jelly Beans Plants, they eventually grow long enough to trail over the sides of the pot, creating a hanging plant display.
Sedum rubrotinctum requires bright light to full sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, fertile, loose, free-draining soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.
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14. Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa)
Wax Plant also called Porcelainflower is an easy to grow, climbing houseplant which bears fleshy leaves and clusters of waxy, fragrant, star-shaped flowers.
The twining stems in Wax Plant can reach 15 ft or more making it an excellent plant for a hanging basket or a trellis.
Hoya carnosa is one of the Hoya Plants Varieties and are referred to by many common names like Waxplant, Waxvine, Waxflower, Porcelainflower or simply Hoya.
Hoya carnosa blossoms in bright light with some direct sunlight, warm and humid conditions and moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.
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