Do your rooms feel a little… flat? Sometimes, even the prettiest furniture can’t bring life to a space. We all love the lush, green look of houseplants, but where do you put them when floor space is tight or you want to draw the eye upward? Choosing the perfect hanging plant can feel like a jungle maze. You worry about light needs, how messy they might get, or if they will actually survive dangling from the ceiling!
Don’t let the fear of droopy leaves stop you from creating a beautiful, airy sanctuary. We have gathered the best, most stylish, and surprisingly easy-to-care-for indoor plants perfect for hanging baskets. By the end of this post, you will know exactly which trailing beauties will thrive in your home’s unique spots.
Get ready to elevate your décor! We are diving into the top contenders that will add drama, color, and fresh air to your home, all without taking up precious table space. Let’s explore the wonderful world of hanging houseplants!
Top Indoor Plants For Hanging Recommendations
Bestseller No. 1
Shop Succulents Brasil Philodenron Heartleaf Hanging Plant, Live Indoor Plant, Easy Care Hanging Ivy Houseplant in Nursery Pot, Air Purifying Plant in Soil, Housewarming, Home Décor, Trails 2-4 Feet
- Brazil Philodendron Heartleaf in a 6" Nursery Pot: Introduce the lively charm of our Brazil Philodendron Heartleaf to your indoor space, flourishing in a practical 6" nursery pot. This captivating houseplant, known for its vibrant green heart-shaped leaves and distinctive yellow stripes, brings a touch of tropical elegance and air-purifying benefits to your home or office.
- Effortless Indoor Greenery Care: Embrace simplicity with our Brazil Philodendron Heartleaf. Ideal for both plant enthusiasts and beginners, this adaptable and low-maintenance plant requires minimal attention, thriving in moderate light conditions while maintaining enduring beauty in your indoor environment.
- Natural Air Purification with Striped Heartleaf: Elevate your indoor air quality with the Striped Heartleaf. Recognized for its captivating yellow stripes and lush leaf patterns, this plant not only enhances visual appeal but also acts as a natural air purifier, contributing to a healthier and fresher living space.
- Stylish Foliage for Larger Spaces: The 6" nursery pot makes our Brazil Philodendron Heartleaf an excellent choice for larger areas. Display this lively and resilient houseplant in spacious rooms, on desks, or in corners to bring style and a tropical vibe to your living space.
- Quality Guaranteed: Rest assured with our Brazil Philodendron Heartleaf, backed by our health guarantee. Meticulously nurtured and shipped, this plant promises not just beauty but vitality, ensuring a thriving addition to your indoor plant collection.
$37.98
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Bestseller No. 2
Bouqlife Hanging Planters with Macrame Plant Hangers for Indoor Outdoor Plants 3 Set Self Watering Pots Hanging Baskets Flower Pot Holders 3 Different Size
- Perfect Hanging Planters for Indoor Plants -- package includes 3 Pcs macrame plant hangers in different size 34" / 26" / 20", 3pcs plastic selfwatering plant pots and saucers in different size 7" / 6" / 5.5", and 3pcs of hooks.
- TASSEL FREE -- This Macrame plant hangers with pot included set lacks the tassels common on many other macramé plant holders, saving space while avoid pets destroying your plants.
- High quality PP Plastic Plant Pots designed with absorbent rope and a detectable water reservoir. The Excess water will be storaged in the bottom. Indoor plants drink the water through the rope or their roots. to meet the water required by plants for a week or even longer without frequent watering, no need to worry your plants will get dry when you are out of home for travel or business.
- Eco-Friendly and Solid: these hand-braided plant hangers are handmade with 100% cotton rope that is braided into four legs to support an open weave basket for holding your greenery. Add a touch of elegance and beauty to your home, bedroom, balcony or patio.
- Minimalist Boho Home Decor: create a dreamy floating garden with this set of 3 hanging planters, it will be a special gift for your family or friends, also great for housewarming, birthday, wedding, Christmas, and more!
$23.95
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SaleBestseller No. 3
Mkono Macrame Plant Hanger Indoor Hanging Planter Basket with Wood Beads Decorative Flower Pot Holder No Tassels for Indoor Outdoor Boho Home Decor 35 Inch, Ivory, Set of 1 (POTS NOT Included)
- Pots and plants are not included!!
- STYLISH AND UNIQUE: The modern, vintage-inspired plant hanger adds the perfect touch to your room and living room. This beauty would be gracing your home or balcony garden, or brightening up an office. Easily add some special to your beautiful bohemian home decor, sweet farmhouse decor, or modern minimalist style
- ORIGINAL DESIGN AND DISTINCTIVE CRAFT: Handmade by our talented artisans, this plant holder is made of cotton cord. Mkono hanging plant stand has a strong flexible woven design that can accommodate various shapes and sizes of planters. At 35 inches long, it is perfect for planters up to 9 inches in diameter. (POTS NOT INCLUDED)
- EASY TO HANG IN ANY SPACE: The hangers are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Just expand the 4 leg strings, put the plant pot in the middle of the conjunction. It is great for boho home decor, make your life become unique. Hanging plant holder can be used for living room, kitchen, hall, and patio
- AN UNUSUAL AND UNIQUE GIFT: Are you looking for that something special? This is one of those gifts that you can give to anyone on any occasion, birthdays, housewarming, anniversaries, Christmas or any other meansful days
$7.99
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Bestseller No. 4
Melphoe 2 Pack Self Watering Hanging Planters Indoor Flower Pots, 6.5 Inch Outdoor Hanging Basket, Plant Hanger with 3Hooks Drainage Holes for Garden Home (Emerald)
- Self Watering Pot: Cotton rope in the tall self watering planter for indoor plants absorb water from bottom and keep the soil moist. Plant wick pots store water can feed plants for two weeks or more. It makes your travel or business trip an big ease! Plants Not Included!
- Visible Water Level: Our hanging pots for plants outdoor, made of premium PET Superior Transparent material, making you observe water level easily conveniently from our hanging basket for plants indoor planter and not forget filling water into pot.
- Inner Pot With Drainage Holes: Double-layers design, inner pot with 12 drainage holes which drain excess water to the bottom of outer pot and give plant roots air flow. The stored water is absorbed by the wick rope to feed the plants in return. Hanging planter with drainage! Hanging window planter!
- Versatile: Hanging plant basket outdoor with removable detachable hanging chain, either be hanging outdoor like patio, garden, balcony, covered porch, or indoor like in kitchen, living room, dining room, bedroom, windowsill. Flat bottom make it can sit without chains on desktop. African violet pot planter hanging self watering lightweight is ideal for succulent, cacti, orchid, ivy, kitchen herb, flower, tomato, fern, begonias, impatiens, petunias, pothos and other cascading plant or houseplant.
- Good for Outdoor Use: Thick plating hanging chain help avoid iron rust, Triple hooks increase stability, High-strength-tenacity PET material make our planters lightweight but sturdy to withstand hanging in intense sun, harsh winter. Not fade, crack and peel damage.
$17.98
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Bestseller No. 5
Mkono Fake Hanging Plant with Pot, Artificial Plants for Home Decor Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger with Fake Vines Greenery for Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen Office Decor, Ivory (Pothos)
- Add Greenery to Your Home: Lifelike fake hanging plant with pot is a great way to add decorative touch and some natural greenery to your living space without worry of overwatering and underwatering. Perfect housewarming, birthday, wedding, christmas gift for who want to easily enjoy the beauty of nature but don't have a green thumb
- Rewarding Artificial Hanging Plant Set: Comes with two approx. 2.5ft pothos faux plants, a 29"L macrame hanger, a plastic pot with 6.5" in opening diameter, 5.7" in height, and a plant hook in a set. This hanging fake plant can be easily assembled, just put the pot in the macrame plant hanger and put the fake plants in the planter, then hang it up
- Durable Material: Made of high-quality plastic, each leaf of our fake pothos plant has many stems and clear textures that make it looks realistic and vivid, also it will always maintain a bright fresh-looking green. Combined with plastic pot and cotton macrame hanger, it is ideal for indoor environments and will withstand the test of time
- Easy to Care: No water, no maintenance required. Just occasionally wipe it gently with a damp cloth. Note: The leaves may become gathered or folded during long-time transport, you can manually rearrange it. Besides, the fake plants may smell due to the production process, you can put them in a ventilated environment when received and the smell will wear off
- Attractive Spring Decoration: Featuring a modern, elegant combination of materials and colors, this faux hanging plant is perfect to add vitality for a cozy kitchen window, bedroom, living room, bathroom, office or other area needing a boost of nature
$17.99
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Bestseller No. 6
Set of 2-10 Inch Hanging Planters for Indoor Plants with Self-Watering Includes Hanging Pots for Plants, Outdoor Hanging Plant Pot with Drainage, and 2 Types of Hanging Baskets Hangers (White, 10inch)
- 【Self-Watering Hanging Flower Pots with Removable Saucer】The innovative recessed design under each hanging indoor planter maintains optimal water levels for your plants and serves as a reservoir for consistent watering. This feature eliminates the hassle of watering plants while you're away on business trips or traveling, thanks to our hanging plant pot.
- 【10 inch Hanging Plant Pots with Thicken Material 】Our plant hanging basket is made from sturdy plastic, designed to endure harsh weather conditions without fading and cracking, even with extended outdoor use. These 10 inch hanging planters are lightweight and versatile, featuring a self-watering wall planter design. Each set of 10 inch hanging pots for plants indoor comes with two S-shaped hooks for installation.
- 【Ventilation & Drainage】The 10 inch hanging pots feature an aperture between the pot and its tray, allowing for effective drainage and ventilation. This, combined with the mesh-like structure at the base of the 10 inch self-watering hanging pots, ensures optimal aeration. Suitable for plastic hanging baskets for plants, this design promotes well plant respiration.
- 【Flexible Plant Hanger Choices】Customize your indoor decor with our hanging pots for plants indoor 10 inch by choosing between a sturdy metal hook or a chic, modern bohemian-style hanger. The metal hooks are suitable for outdoor use, providing resilience to wind, rain, and sun exposuree. For indoor settings, the bohemian style plant hangers add a stylish touch to your space. Ideal for showcasing your plants with an outdoor hanging planter or indoor plant hangers.
- 【2 Set 10-Inch Hanging Flower Basket】Transform your plant displays with our 10-inch self-watering large hanging planter. Suitable for a diverse range of plants, from bright flowers to thriving ferns and succulents, these 10" hanging pots offer generous space for your greenery. Good for creating eye-catching botanical arrangements, our hanging plant holder is suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
$23.99
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Bestseller No. 7
SFENNGPET Macrame Plant Hangers, 6Pack Hanging Planters for Indoor Plants w/ 6 Set Hangers Kit Handmade Macromay Plant Hangers Indoor Flower Pots Holder Stand for Boho Home Décor (POTS NOT Included)
- VALUE PRESENT PACKAGE: Macrame plant hanger included six Different Sizes Crochet Plant Hangers, six“S” Hook, six Ceiling Hook, six Expansion Tube. Unique creative design, modern, retro style hanging plant add the perfect touch to your room and living room, you can hang indoor plant hangers on the ceiling in the living room, bathroom, bedroom and office. Great for indoor and outdoor décor
- HEAVY DUTY KNOTS: Hanging plant holders are handcrafted from high quality, strong, soft and sturdy cotton rope. Perfect for hanging all kinds of plant pots, including ceramic pots, metal pots, plastic pots, glass pots, etc., Ideal pot size is 6-10"
- UNIQUE STYLE DESIGN: The rope containing wood beads is easily damaged by moisture in the later stage, so we specially customized a set without wooden beads, and includes tassel and no tassel styles, a unique bohemian style wall planters for indoor plants to meet all your needs
- EASY INSTALLATION: You only need to expand the four leg strings and place the flowerpot in the middle of the joint, and then you can hang it in the most favored spot on a ceiling hook or S-hook. And decorated with any accessories you like, hang indoor pots wherever you want
- PERFECT PRESENT: Indoor hanging planters are perfect for plant lovers, as they not only save space but also keep pets from ruining your plants. It's an ideal present for many special festivals. This is one of the great presents you can give to your plant-loving family and friends
$18.59
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The Ultimate Buying Guide: Hanging Plants for Your Home
Hanging plants add beauty and life to any room. They save floor space too! This guide helps you pick the best hanging plants for your home.
1. Key Features to Look For
When you shop for hanging plants, look closely at these important things.
- Trailing Habit: This means the plant naturally hangs down. Look for long vines or leaves that cascade over the pot. This creates the classic hanging look.
- Light Needs: Does the plant need bright sun or low light? Match the plant’s needs to the spot where you plan to hang it. A sunny window needs a sun-loving plant. A dark corner needs a shade-tolerant plant.
- Growth Rate: Fast-growing plants fill out quickly. Slower growers need less frequent trimming. Decide how much work you want to do.
- Toxicity: If you have pets or small children, check if the plant is poisonous. Keep toxic plants out of reach.
2. Important Materials (For the Plant Holder)
The container or hanger is just as important as the plant itself.
The material of the hanging basket affects how often you water.
- Plastic Pots: These hold water well. They are light and cheap. They are good for plants that like moist soil.
- Terracotta (Clay) Pots: These materials let air and water move through easily. The soil dries out faster. These are great for succulents or plants that hate wet feet.
- Macrame Hangers: These are the ropes that hold the pot. Look for strong, tightly woven rope. Natural cotton rope looks lovely but can break down faster if it gets very wet often.
- Drainage Holes: Always check that the pot has holes at the bottom. Water must escape. If water sits in the bottom, the roots will rot.
3. Factors That Improve or Reduce Quality
Good quality means a healthy, long-lasting plant. Poor quality means problems later.
Factors that Improve Quality:
- Healthy Leaves: Leaves should look vibrant and firm. Avoid plants with yellowing, brown spots, or signs of pests like tiny white dots.
- Strong Roots: If possible, gently check the bottom of the nursery pot. Roots should fill the pot but not be tightly circling (root-bound).
- Proper Potting Mix: The soil should look loose and dark, not hard and dusty. Quality soil helps the plant thrive.
Factors that Reduce Quality:
A plant that looks stressed will struggle in your home. Avoid plants that:
- Have been left sitting in standing water at the store.
- Are wilting severely, even in cool temperatures.
- Show signs of pests like sticky residue or visible bugs.
4. User Experience and Use Cases
Think about where you will hang your plant and how you will care for it.
Easy Care (Beginner Friendly):
If you forget to water sometimes, choose tough plants. Pothos and Spider Plants are famous survivors. They look great trailing from high shelves. They handle typical indoor light well.
Aesthetic Impact (Show Stoppers):
For a big visual statement, choose plants with unique colors or textures. A deep purple String of Hearts or a bright green Burro’s Tail draws the eye. Hang these where they can cascade freely, like near a window or above a desk.
Space Saving:
Hanging baskets are perfect for small apartments or crowded rooms. Use ceiling hooks to keep surfaces clear. This maximizes vertical space beautifully.
10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Hanging Plants
Q: How high should I hang my plants?
A: Hang them high enough so the leaves drape down nicely but low enough so you can easily reach the top for watering and pruning.
Q: What is the easiest hanging plant to keep alive?
A: Pothos (Devil’s Ivy) is often considered the easiest. It tolerates neglect and various light levels.
Q: How often do I need to water a hanging plant?
A: Hanging plants often dry out faster than floor plants because air moves around them more. Check the soil every few days. Stick your finger one inch deep; if it feels dry, water thoroughly.
Q: Can I hang plants outside in the summer?
A: Yes, many houseplants love summer outside! Just make sure they are protected from harsh, direct midday sun unless they are sun-loving varieties like succulents.
Q: What happens if my plant is root-bound?
A: If roots circle tightly, the plant cannot absorb water and nutrients well. You must gently loosen the roots and repot it into a slightly larger container.
Q: Do hanging plants need fertilizer?
A: Yes, they do. Use a diluted liquid fertilizer every month during the spring and summer growing seasons to keep them lush.
Q: What is ‘etiolation’?
A: Etiolation happens when a plant stretches out toward the light source. Its stems become long and weak with few leaves. This means the plant needs brighter light.
Q: Should I use a saucer under the hanging pot?
A: If you hang the plant indoors over furniture or carpet, you must use a saucer or cachepot to catch drips. Empty the water after about 20 minutes.
Q: What are the best plants for low-light areas?
A: ZZ Plants (if kept in a small pot), Cast Iron Plants, and certain types of Philodendrons handle low light well.
Q: How do I prevent pests from climbing up the hanging rope?
A: Pests usually travel through the soil or air. Keep the hanging rope dry. If pests appear, treat the soil and the leaves immediately.