Go Vertical with Hanging Plants
Hanging plants are one of the best ways to add greenery to your home without taking up floor or shelf space. They draw the eye upward, create a lush, layered look, and are perfect for small apartments, balconies, and any space where you want to maximise your plant collection.
At Potify, we love helping Australians create stunning plant displays. Here are the best hanging plants for Australian homes.
Best Hanging Plants for Indoors
1. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Pothos is the king of hanging plants. It's fast-growing, incredibly low-maintenance, and produces long, trailing vines that look stunning cascading from a high shelf or hanging basket. It tolerates low light and irregular watering — perfect for beginners. According to NASA's Clean Air Study, Pothos is also one of the best air-purifying plants available.
2. String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
String of Pearls is a showstopping succulent with long, bead-like stems that trail beautifully from a hanging pot. It loves bright light and infrequent watering — let it dry out completely between waterings. A real conversation starter in any home.
3. Heartleaf Philodendron
The Heartleaf Philodendron is a lush, fast-growing trailing plant with heart-shaped leaves. It tolerates low to medium light and is very forgiving of irregular watering. One of the easiest hanging plants to grow indoors.
4. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
Spider Plants are classic hanging plants that produce cascading babies on long runners — giving them a wonderfully full, dramatic look. They're non-toxic to pets, easy to care for, and thrive in bright indirect light.
5. Tradescantia (Spiderwort)
Tradescantia is a fast-growing trailing plant with stunning purple, green, or variegated leaves. It's incredibly easy to grow and propagate, and looks beautiful in a hanging basket in bright indirect light.
6. Boston Fern
Boston Ferns are lush, feathery, and look spectacular in a hanging basket. They love humidity and indirect light, making them perfect for bathrooms or covered outdoor areas. According to ABC Gardening Australia, Boston Ferns are one of the most popular hanging plants in Australia.
7. String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
String of Hearts is a delicate, romantic trailing plant with small heart-shaped leaves in green and silver. It's a succulent-like plant that prefers bright light and infrequent watering — perfect for a sunny windowsill or hanging basket.
8. Burro's Tail (Sedum morganianum)
Burro's Tail is a stunning succulent with thick, trailing stems covered in plump, blue-green leaves. It loves bright light and minimal watering, making it perfect for a sunny hanging spot.
Best Hanging Plants for Outdoor Areas
- Bougainvillea: Spectacular colour in a hanging basket for sunny outdoor areas
- Petunia: Prolific flowering and perfect for sunny balconies
- Fuchsia: Beautiful pendulous flowers for shaded outdoor areas
- Lobelia: Delicate trailing flowers in blue, purple, or white for cooler months
Tips for Hanging Plants
- Ensure your hanging hook or bracket is securely fixed — wet soil is heavy
- Choose lightweight pots to reduce the load on your ceiling or bracket
- Water hanging plants more frequently as they dry out faster than floor pots
- Rotate hanging plants regularly for even growth on all sides
- Trim trailing stems occasionally to encourage bushy, full growth
The Royal Horticultural Society recommends lining hanging baskets with coco fibre or moss to retain moisture and improve the look of your display.
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