11 best hanging plants to decorate your home with (that won’t die within days)
From artificial flowers and dried flowers, to real-life indoor plants and low-light plants, we've become proper little green fingered gals recently. Perhaps it's all that time spent at home, and our appreciation for the outdoors, but concentrating our attention on all things interiors and shopping for homeware has become something of a regular occurrence. Not forgetting all the garden furniture we've been investing in to recreate that abroad feeling. It’s no wonder #PlantTikTok has racked up over two billion views as people are keenly seeking tips and inspo for their humble abode.
When it comes to plants, though, as much as we love them, they do take up a LOT of space. The fact they're growing and thriving is a good thing, of course, but it does limit you on floor and surface space. The answer to those problems lies in purchasing hanging plants. They're literally the same as the ones you plant in standard plant pots, except they can instead be hung from the ceiling or walls (the perfect alternative to wall art, if you ask me).
If you're limited on areas to keep your plant children and don't want to clutter small rooms, hanging plants are nature's answer to your woes. They have a LONG list of benefits, as do most plants, ranging from improving air quality to reducing stress and making your environment an all-round better place - ideal if you live in the city and are craving some greenery.
While there’s plenty of floor plants, succulents and herb planters galore to shop, don’t forget about hanging plants. There're many types that will thrive indoors and outdoors, and part of the fun is experimenting with where to put them. They’re also brilliant for keeping toddlers fingers, cats and dogs from getting at them, so chances are they’ll live longer too. Winning.
We can’t lie, keeping them alive can often feel like a full-time job, but nothing makes you feel like you’ve got your life together than keeping a bit of foliage in pristine condition, so we’ve handpicked the very best to buy now.
What are the best indoor hanging plants?
The more low-maintenance the better we say, but Devil’s Ivy is a pretty popular choice for its almost un-killable properties. No seriously, it can survive in almost any light conditions, requires only a weekly watering if the soil is dry and loves humid spaces such as your bathroom or kitchen.
Boston Ferns are another fuss-free option that boast vibrant green leaves which will add a bright burst of colour into your home. While it prefers a moist environment, it’s super tolerant through drought, so if you forget to water it, it’ll get over it. Epipremnum aureum neon is also easy to grow and look after, lightly mist every few days with a spray bottle and water when the soil is dry.
How do you hang a hanging plant?
If you aren't renting, or have a very reasonable landlord, the obvious option is using a ceiling hook that’s drilled into the ceiling or wall.
However, if you’re keen not to leave any permanent marks, command ceiling hooks from Amazon are the next best thing that will allow you to hang plants without leaving any damage.
Or try over door hooks, which take seconds to hang a plant or hanging plant pot and can be easily moved around if you want to change up your space regularly or re-position plants nearer sunlight.
What plants are good for hanging pots?
Some hanging plants come with pots, while others you’ll need to buy a container separately and places like Etsy, Oliver Bonas and Anthropologie have ample amount of stylish and practical designs that will add the perfect finishing touch to your new plant.
Some of our favourite plants for hanging pots include String of Pearls, which is every bit as fancy as the name suggests. Needing very little watering, its leaves look like peas and as it's a creeping vine, it’ll adjust to different spaces and be a piece of home decor in its own right, suitable for all types of planters.
For something less like the rest, try Dischidia nummularia, AKA string of nickels, which is a little more unique. Originally found in tropical environments, it can often be seen clinging to trees to soak up its nutrients and can grow to 3m long.
Ahead are more of the best hanging plants to decorate your space with, all low-maintenance of course.
Best hanging plants: Etsy
Philodendron Silver Satin Pothos Plant, £12.99, Etsy
Why we love them: For fans of metallic, these leaves have flashes of silver that will catch you eye and sunlight to make for a dazzling display of foliage. Choose between a beige or white pot, or plant it in one you already own. Simply water it weekly and keep it in bright sunlight for a thriving plant that will last.
Best hanging plants: Urban Outfitters
Faux Trailing Eucalyptus Plant, £22, Urban Outfitters
Why we love them: Create your own mini sanctuary without the upkeep thanks to this faux eucalyptus that you easily perch inside your shower for a spa-like vibe or hang up in your kitchen to bring the outdoors in with none of the work. It's a win-win.
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Best hanging plants: Mother of thousands
Mother Of Thousands Hanging Plant, £22.99, Crocus
Why we love them: Keen to keep things unique? The 'mother' plant forms a rosette of attractively veined leaves, each of which has a reddish-plum reverse and features slender stems which are studded with lots of 'baby' plants along their length.
Best hanging plants: Oliver Bonas
Hanging grass Artifical Plant, £29.50, Oliver Bonas
Why we love them: With all the features of a real plant without the need to worry about keeping it alive, this overgrown style is ideal for adding an easy bit of greenery to your bedroom and is an inexpensive way to make your walls or ceiling feel brand new.
Save when you shop for the best hanging plants with these Oliver Bonas discount codes.
Best hanging plants: Amazon
Nisoger Artificial Succulent 3D Wall Art Frames, £16.98, Amazon
Why we love them: These are the perfect combination of greenery meets art. Framed, these artificial succulent plants make a great alternative to hanging paintings or prints.
Best hanging plants: Wilko
Hanging Plant in Cement Pot, £8, Wilko
Why we love them: What's not to love about this stylish, affordable plant that's a touch of maintenance-free greenery? Lush, vibrant with easy installation, it's the missing piece your kitchen needs to feel complete.
Save when you shop for the best hanging plants with these Wilko discount codes.
Best hanging plants: Etsy
String of Pearls, from £4.95, Etsy
Why we love them: If you're shopping on a budget, look no further than this string of pearls plant. For less than a fiver, you can bag yourself a bargain and a lush bit of decor to add colour and texture to any room.
Best hanging plants: Waitrose Garden
Pilea peperomioides in hanging kokodama pot, £37.99, Waitrose Garden
Why we love them: Next time you're doing your weekly shop, pick up this, also know as a Chinese money plant, that's the perfect hanging plant option if you don't want a vine that'll spread out across your ceilings. Instead, it grows into a loose mound that still neat. Best of all, it comes in a plant pot with a string hammock, so as soon as you unpack it, you can hang it up.
Best hanging plants: Dunelm
Artificial String of Needles in Basket, £15, Dunelm
Why we love them: If you don't trust yourself to keep a real plant alive, this faux bit of foliage will be right up your street. You won't need to keep on top of growth either. We love the fresh pop of green it's giving and it comes in the basket, saving you time and effort in putting it on display too.
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Best hanging plants: Patch Plants
Neon Pothos, £15, Patch Plants
Why we love them: Bold, bright and beautiful, we can't get enough of this neon number that just screams summer is coming. It needs light watering weekly if the top two inches of soil is dry and can thrive in most light conditions. Patch Plants also have easy-to-follow care instructions with every order too, so you can't go wrong.
Best hanging plants: The Little Botanical
Devil's Ivy, £18.50, The Little Botanical
Why we love them: This starter plant is a great choice for anyone that's a novice when it comes to greenery. A natural climber, it'll make the most of whatever pot you plant it in and comes available in an almond, charcoal or grey pot.
