Don’t you just love the look of a beautiful hanging planter?! Whether you’re looking to buy a hanging pot, or you’re trying to figure out what to put in it, this list of the best hanging plants will get you your very own beautiful planter in no time!
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Best Hanging Plants #1: Spider Plant – Chlorophytum comosum
Spider plants always look amazing in hanging baskets! When properly cared for, this plant will grow little ‘pups’ that hang down. You will soon have a plethora of tiny plantlets surrounding your basket. For care tips, check out my post on Spider Plant Care!
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Best Hanging Plants #2: String of Hearts – Ceropegia woodii
String of hearts, also known as rosary vine, is a cute hanging succulent with heart-shaped leaves! Just make sure to trim the long ends and re-plant them in the pot. This will keep it large and full!
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Best Hanging Plants #3: Pothos – Epipremnum aureum
Pothos is one of my favorite plants, and for good reason! Almost anyone could keep this tough guy alive. For more info about this plant, check out my post on Pothos Plant Care, or Pothos Propagation. Have fun with this beautiful vine!
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Best Hanging Plants #4: English Ivy – Hedera helix
For a more classical look, nothing beats a hanging ivy basket! This plant does great indoors or out and enjoys spending summers outdoors in the shade. But depending on your climate, your English Ivy may need to be brought indoors for the winter.
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Best Hanging Plants #5: Prayer Plant – Maranta leuconeura
This plant looks stunning, especially when left to hang from a minimalist container. Prayer plant also has a small root system (relative to its size), which makes it perfect for smaller hanging planters!
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Best Hanging Plants #6 – Heartleaf Philodendron – Philodendron cordatum
The heartleaf philodendron is another beautiful, full vine that is often confused with the Pothos vine. Heartleaf philodendron, however, has some unique, eye-catching varieties that you can’t find anywhere else!
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Best Hanging Plants #7: Donkey’s Tail – Sedum morganianum
This is another succulent that looks great in a hanging basket! Just make sure that this low-care plant is also placed in a low-traffic area, as the leaves are fragile. One brush against them can cause them to fall off. But even if this does happen, the leaves can be easily propagated!
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Best Hanging Plants #8: String of Pearls – Senecio rowleyanus
String of Pearls is another succulent that does best in a hanging planter. It is also less sensitive than Donkey’s Tail and can be placed in high-traffic areas with no worries! Just enjoy these fun, ball-shaped leaves!
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Best Hanging Plants #9: Boston Fern – Nephrolepis exaltata
hen people think of a hanging planter, most people picture a Boston Fern. These beautiful plants add regal, lush foliage to any indoor space! Just be sure to trim any yellowing fronds before they shed.
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BONUS!!! Best Hanging Plants #10: Hindu Rope Plant – Hoya carnosa ‘krinkle kurl’
The Hindu Rope plant not only has interesting foliage, but given the proper care, it will also produce bright pink clusters of star-shaped flowers! Looking for a unique conversation-starter? It’s definitely a Hindu Rope plant!
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That’s it for my list! Feel free to comment below if you have any questions or if you have a few more plants to add. I absolutely love hearing from you! And for more awesome care tips, sign up for my email list! Every new subscriber gets a free welcome guide!
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