15 Best Hanging Indoor Plants for your Home with Names and Pictures

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Hanging plants are perfect for the limited spaces. These are trailing plants which can be displayed in a hanging basket, on a pedestal, on a plant shelf or on a table top.

Any trailing plant is a perfect choice for hanging where the stems can beautifully cascade downwards to create a spectacular feast for the eyes.

You can have a hanging basket practically anywhere in your living spaces; near the window, above your sitting space, in your porch, above your bathtub, in the kitchen, in the bedroom among others.

It is important to ensure that the hanging basket is securely fixed, can be watered easily and does not drip water (you can use a pot with a saucer at the bottom to catch any dripping water). Use a light-weight pot and potting mixture.

Also keep in mind that the air above is much warmer and drier than at floor and windowsill level which means that plants in a hanging basket may require more frequent watering than other plants in the same room.

We have herebelow outlined for you 15 best plants for hanging baskets to make it easier for you to make your choice.

15 Stunning Hanging Plants to Spruce Up Your Home

Some great choices for hanging plants are Small-leaf Spiderwort, Pothos, Heartleaf Philodendron, Boston Fern, German Ivy, Oak Leaf Fig, Christmas Cactus among others. Keep reading for the complete list.

1. Small-leaf Spiderwort (Tradescantia fluminensis)

Small-leaf Spiderwort is among the popular Tradescantia varieties on account of its colorful leaves, fast growth, ease of care and high tolerance to a wide range of growing conditions.

Tradescantia fluminensis and its relatives Tradescantia zebrina (Silver Inch Plant), Tradescantia x andersoniana (Blushing Maid Tradescantia) and Tradescantia chrysophylla (Baby Bunny Bellies Plant) are some of the popular plants for hanging baskets.

Tradescantia fluminensis thrives in bright indirect light (filtered light), average warmth of 16-27⁰C, humidity of 50-55% and consistently moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with fortnightly feeding during the growing season.

2. Golden Pothos (Scindapsus aureus)

Golden Pothos also called Devil's Ivy or Money Plants are magnificient easy to grow plants which will add a splash of color in any space and are good indoor air cleaners.

Being climbers with colorful, heart-shaped leaves, Pothos varieties are spectacular when grown in a hanging basket, on a pedestal or on a tabletop or on a desktop.

Scindapsus aureus blossoms in medium to bright indirect light away from direct sunlight, moderate warmth of 18-29⁰C, humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, Pothos potting soil coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season.

Learn more on how to grow and care for Pothos (Scindapsus aureus)

3. Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron scandens)

Heartleaf Philodendron also called Sweetheart Plant is a popular plant on account of its ease of care, air cleaning properties and beautiful heart-shaped leaves which appear bronze and quickly turn green as the plant grows.

Sweetheart Plant is one of the popular Philodendron varieties whose trailing stems beautifully cascading downwards in a hanging basket, pedestal, tabletop, desktop or plant shelf.

Philodendron scandens thrives in medium to bright indirect light (dappled light), average warmth of 18-26⁰C, moderate humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose potting soils coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

4. German Ivy (Senecio mikanioides)

German Ivy also called Cape Ivy or Parlour Ivy is one of the fast-growing, evergreen, climbing Senecio varieties and bears fleshy, glossy, lobed leaves and clusters of bright yellow daisy-like flowers.

The stems in Cape Ivy and in its relatives Senecio angulatus (Scrambling Groundsel ) and Senecio rowleyanus (String of Pearls Plant) can be allowed to hang downwards in a hanging basket or trained up a moss pole or a trellis.

German Ivy blossoms in medium to bright light, moderate warmth of 18-27⁰C, average humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, succulents potting mixes coupled with fortnightly feeding during the growing season.

Learn more on how to grow and care for German Ivy (Senecio mikanioides)

5. Anthurium vittariifolium

Anthurium vittariifolium is among the popular Anthurium varieties with short stems and long, strappy leaves which are clustered at or near the apex of the stem.

Anthurium vittariifolium and its cousin Anthurium pallidiflorum are Strap Leaf Anthuriums with long, pendulous leaves making them perfect for a hanging basket, pedestal, desktop, tabletop or shelf.

Anthurium vittariifolium prospers in bright indirect light (dappled light), moderate warmth of 16-27⁰C, humidity of 60-70% and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, aroids potting soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

Learn how to grow and care for Anthurium vittariifolium

6. Ficus montana (Oak Leaf Fig)

Oak Leaf Fig also called Oak-leafed Fig is among the popular Ficus plants varieties and bears oval-shaped leaves which are covered with short hairs in form of bristles and resemble oak leaves.

Oak-leafed Fig is a vining plant like Ficus pumila and Ficus radicans 'Variegata' making them perfect for hanging baskets and groundcovers between the tall plants.

Oak Leaf Fig flourishes in bright light with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight, average warmth of 15-26⁰C, humidity of 60-70% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season.

Learn more on how to grow and care for Ficus montana (Oak Leaf Fig)

7. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis')

Boston Fern is among the popular fern plants and bears gracefully arching highly compound, fronds and leaves whose edges appear slightly serrate.

Boston Fern, Davallia canariensis (Hare's Foot Fern) and Davallia fejeensis (Rabbit's Foot Fern) are magnificient fern for hanging baskets, a pedestal, a tabletop, plant shelf where they can be allowed to hang down to disply their beauty.

Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis' performs best in bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-25⁰C, humidity of 60-70% and consistently moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with fortnightly feeding in the growing season.

8. Goldfish Plant (Columnea gloriosa)

Goldfish Plant bears trailing stems which can be allowed to hang down freely to create a spectacular sight with the goldfish flowers adding a splash of color.

The Goldfish Plant is one of the popular flowering plants on account of its beautiful blooms and the glossy, dark green leaves.

Columnea gloriosa thrives in bright light away from direct sunlight (filtered light), average warmth of 18-26⁰C, humidity of 60-70% and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose potting soil coupled with fortnightly feeding during the growing season.

9. Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa)

Wax Plant also called Porcelainflower is a flowering climber whose twining stems can reach 15 feet or more making it a perfect hanging plant for hanging baskets or a pedestal.

Hoya carnosa is one of the Hoya plants that are grown for their beautiful leaves and large flowerheads made up of waxy, fragrant and star-shaped flowers.

Hoya carnosa blossoms in bright light with with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight, average warmth of 16-26⁰C, moderate humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, hoya potting soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

Learn more on how to grow and care for Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa)

10. Variegated Cupid Peperomia (Peperomia scandens 'Variegata')

Variegated Cupid Peperomia, False Philodendron, Peperomia scandens 'Variegata'

Variegated Cupid Peperomia Plant also called False Philodendron is one of the trailing Peperomia varieties and bears fleshy, green, heart-shaped leaves with cream-colored, golden, yellow, or off-white markings.

The trailing, pink colored, semi-succulent stems place False Philodendron like its relatives Peperomia prostrata (String of Turtles Plant), Peperomia rotundifolia (Trailing Jade Plant), Peperomia angulata (Beetle Peperomia), Peperomia verticillata (Red Log Plant), Peperomia clusiifolia (Peperomia Ginny), Peperomia columella (Pearly Peperomia) and Peperomia orba (Teardrop Peperomia) among the best plants for a hanging basket.

Variegated Cupid Peperomia grows best in medium to bright indirect light (filtered light), average warmth of 15-26⁰C, humidity of 55-65% and moderately moist, rich, all purpose soil coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season.

Learn more on how to grow and care for Peperomia scandens 'Variegata'

11. Silver Vine (Scindapsus pictus)

Silver Vines also called Silver Pothos, Satin Pothos or Silver Philodendron are evergreen climbing plants which bear matte green leaves covered in silver blotches with a satin sheen on trailing stems.

Many Scindapsus pictus varieties are low-maintenance plants and are perfect for hanging baskets, tabletop, desktop, pedestal, plant shelf and trellis.

Scindapsus pictus (Silver Vine) prospers in medium to bright, indirect light (filtered light), moderate warmth of 15-29⁰C, humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, all purpose soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

Learn more on how to grow and care for Silver Vine (Scindapsus pictus)

12. Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi)

Christmas Cactus bears fleshy segmented stems, slightly serrated on each side and flowers at the ends of the stems which hang downwards beautifully placing it among the best flowering plants for hanging baskets.

The stems in Christmas Cactus are flattened leaves. The original flower color is red but hybrids may come in pink, purple, white and other colors.

Schlumbergera x buckleyi flourishes in bright filtered light, average warmth of 18-26⁰C, average humidity of 55-65% and moderately moist, rich, loose, free-draining, cactus potting soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

13. Watch Chain Plant (Crassula muscosa)

Watch Chain Plant, Rattail Crassula, Crassula muscosa

Watch Chain Plant also called Rattail Crassula, Clubmoss Crassula, Lizard Tail, Zipper Plant, Princess Pine is among the popular Crassula varieties with tiny, scale-like, light-green leaves, densely packed around a thin stem which start off erect but as they mature, they begin to trail due to the weight of the leaves.

Rattail Crassula and its cousins Crassula rupestris (Crassula Baby Necklace Plant), Crassula perforata (String of Buttons Plant) and Crassula sarmentosa Variegata (Variegated Showy Trailing Jade) are some of the best plants for hanging baskets.

Crassula muscosa blossoms in bright light with direct sunlight of at least 4-6 hours, average warmth of 20-28⁰C, moderate humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, rich, well-drained, succulents soil coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.

Learn more on how to grow and care for Watch Chain Plant (Crassula muscosa)

14. Cebu Blue Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum 'Cebu Blue')

Cebu Blue Pothos is a low maintenance vine whose young leaves have an elongated shape with a pointed end and a smooth margin. As they mature, they grow larger, become fenestrated (have holes along the mid-rib) and lobed (have slits along the edges).

Cebu Blue Pothos and its relatives Epipremnum pinnatum (Dragon Tail Pothos) and Epipremnum pinnatum 'Baltic Blue' (Baltic Blue Pothos) exhibit climbing and trailing growth habits making them some of the best plants for hanging baskets.

Epipremnum pinnatum 'Cebu Blue' requires medium to bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-28⁰C, humidity of 60-70% and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained, aroids potting mix coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season.

15. Teddy Bear Vine (Cyanotis kewensis)

Teddy Bear Vine (Cyanotis kewensis) is one of the popular succulent plants and bears oval-shaped, hairy (velvet-like) leaves with purple undersides and rusty brown hairs.

Teddy Bear Vine and its relative Pussy Ears Vine (Cyanotis somaliensis) which bears larger leaves with pale-grey hairs are both beautiful hanging succulent plants.

Cyanotis kewensis prospers in bright, indirect light with 4-6 hours of morning sunshine, average warmth of 15-27⁰C, moderate humidity of 50-55% and moderately moist, rich, succulents mixes and monthly feeding during the growing season.

Learn more on how to grow and care for Teddy Bear Vine (Cyanotis kewensis)