10 Eye-Catching, Easy-Care Indoor Hanging Plants

The indoor hanging plants They have become a practically essential element of interior decoration. The current urban trend is to install hanging plants, either as a pot in a macramé or as a wall or ceiling installation, looking for an industrial or bohemian look. we explain which plants are the most suitable for the simplicity of care, what care they need and how they can best be used in the room.

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1.Rhipsalis

It is a real eye-catcher. Rhipsalis baccifera differs from all other indoor plants in the oddly shaped algae-like structure of its succulent leaves.

produces decorative white buds between November and December

It is evergreen

and, although it belongs to the cactus family, it is an ornamental plant of the tropical forest, which, by the way, can grow up to four meters long.

What the Rhipsalis needs with its aerial roots is a soil rich in humus, a bright place, moderate temperature and weekly watering from below.

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2. Lipstick

The lipstick plant or aeschynanthus It is ideal to place it in macrame hanging baskets. It likes bright places, but not direct sun.

Native to the rainforest, it forms long tendrils and cascading shoots. to this plant it does not like waterlogging or temperature fluctuations. It needs a high level of humidity which is achieved, for example, by sprinkling them with water at room temperature. The bathroom and kitchen are ideal places due to their humidity.

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3. Tape

Chlorophytum comosum It is one of the most popular hanging plants and is particularly easy to care for. It needs moderately moist, nutrient-rich soil, a spot with light or partial shade, and a little liquid compost in the irrigation water each week.

If you separate the shoots, you can easily multiply this plant.

Hanging them in two or three wall vases beautifully highlights the ribbons.

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4. rosary of hearts

The Ceropegia woodii It is a subtropical vine and climber, which is an excellent hanging decoration in the room. The special feature of this plant is that the small leaves are heart-shaped and covered with a silver patina.

It needs an elevated location, cactus soil, and moderate watering, as well as monthly subscription from April to September. Its shoots grow up to a meter long.

In winter, when the ambient temperature is cooler, they should be watered enough to keep the roots moist.

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5. Philodendron

Philodendrons come in many varieties such as climbing plants, trees, and shrubs. Its rich green color immediately creates a tropical feeling.

Imported from the South American rainforest, this creeping plant it needs a lot of light and a constantly moist soil. However, waterlogging should be avoided, but weekly spraying is very beneficial.

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6. Tilansia aerial or air carnation

The tilansia (tillandia) are air plants and belong to the bromeliad family. With its pointed and long leaves, they look extremely exotic.

They are found in many forms and varieties. Since tillandsias grow as epiphytes on rocks, trees or other plants and they absorb their moisture and nutrients from the air through sucking scales, most varieties do not need a substrate.

instead of watering it is mandatory to spray daily with low lime water. An occasional dip is also helpful.

To do justice to the unusual living conditions of the Tillandsia, you can, for example, tie it to a wooden board or attach it to a large stone. In a hanging glass they also look great.

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7. Ivy

Ivy, a European forest plant, is a classic among hanging plants. It is evergreen and grows creeping to climbing. Therefore, it is ideal for a hanging basket.

Its heart-shaped leaves are green to greenish-yellow in color. to the ivy does not like direct sun; a partly shaded but bright location is suitable.

Regular potting soil fully meets the requirements of ivy; a drainage layer of gravel or clay can provide additional support.

For very small containers, for example, screwed to the wall, ivy is the right choice. In a wall basket or in small test tubes, you can also create an unconventional room design.

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8. Fern

Shade-loving ferns like a humid environment, but not too much, and plenty of compost. The ferns they prefer a location without drafts or heating.

Misting with soft water or rainwater is useful for some types of ferns, but not recommended for others.
The appearance of the sword fern (Nephrolepsis), with its filigree light green fronds, is very interesting. It should be watered lightly every two to three days.

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9. Asparagus from the florists

The ornamental stud (asparagus plumosus), is a plant light green, delicately feathery, with sometimes extensive growth.

It thrives in sunny or semi-shaded places on the windowsill or in the room, but also can be grown wonderfully with moss in a tropical terrarium.

In summer it should be watered frequently, three or four times a week, the rest of the year the frequency must be reduced.

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10. Wax Flower

Wax flowers or porcelain flowers originally come from Asia and Australia and are popular for their beautiful and exotic flowers.

They can be found both as air plants and as soil plants. The shoots, which can reach several meters in length, sometimes grow like lianas.

wax flowers They prefer an average temperature of 18 to 25 ºC and a bright and warm place.

Good root ventilation for epiphytes can be ensured by a drainage hole, so that the soil does not become saturated with water and root rot does not occur. A mix of universal and orchid soil, clay and bark is most effective.