25 Recommended Plants That Are Perfect for Hanging

Take a look - I grow my flowers hanging up, hung from the roof, hung on the window grille, hung next to the wardrobe; as long as there's a hook, up they all go. Pretty impressive, right? Here are the next 25 hanging flowers for you to look over carefully~

NO1 Aptenia cordifolia (Heartleaf Ice Plant)

Aptenia cordifolia loves sunlight and prefers a dry, well-ventilated environment. It dislikes high heat and humidity, and favors well-draining sandy soil. It is not cold-tolerant, and the ideal growing temperature is 15-25°C.

Aptenia cordifolia has low requirements for fertilizer and water. Generally, March to September is its peak growing period, during which it needs a fair amount of water. After September, it enters a slow-growth phase, so watering should be gradually reduced to prepare it for being moved indoors to overwinter.

NO2 String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)

String of Pearls prefers soil rich in organic matter that is loose and fertile. It grows best in a warm environment with high air humidity and strong indirect light.

In summer, avoid high heat and high humidity, otherwise the stems rot easily and the plant dies. You can place the potted plant in a rain-sheltered, shaded spot. After autumn, when the plant resumes growth, increase light exposure and apply liquid fertilizer. There are also blue String of Pearls and brown String of Pearls varieties.

NO3 English Ivy (Hedera helix)

English Ivy enjoys light but also tolerates shade; however, long-term insufficient light will cause the leaves to lose their beautiful coloring and turn entirely green. It is best placed in a bright spot indoors.

During the growing season, water alternately between dry and moist; the soil should not be overly wet, otherwise root rot and leaf drop will occur. In winter, reduce watering to prevent root rot. Especially in summer, water and mist more frequently to maintain higher air humidity, so that dry air does not cause the leaf tips to wither.

NO4 Lobelia (Lobelia erinus)

Lobelia seeds germinate 20 days after sowing at 22°C. It is commonly used as a potted plant or hanging basket plant, or mixed with other flowers. The plant grows slowly and does not tolerate high temperatures; it grows better at 12-15°C. It blooms 14-15 weeks after sowing.

Keep the soil moist to encourage growth. Add slow-release fertilizer at planting time, then apply additional fertilizer about every three weeks. Especially before the flowering period, supplement with a relatively large amount of phosphorus fertilizer to promote blooming.

NO5 Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Golden Pothos is a shade-loving plant that enjoys indirect light and is fairly shade-tolerant. It survives as soon as it touches water, and because of its tenacious vitality it is called the "flower of life." Its trailing green foliage is very well suited to hanging cultivation.

When grown indoors, whether as a potted plant or as a few stems rooted in water, it grows well. It can be trained into a trailing form and placed in a study or on a windowsill - it is a hanging plant very well suited to indoor growing.

NO6 Inch Plant (Tradescantia zebrina)

Inch Plant enjoys a sunny environment but also likes partial shade; it fears strong direct sunlight and prolonged exposure. Throughout its entire growth process, sunlight should not be too intense - indirect light is best.

The ideal growing temperature is 15-25°C. In winter it must be moved into a room to overwinter, and the room temperature must not be below 10°C. Inch Plant rarely suffers from disease or pests, making it an excellent hanging potted plant.

NO7 Air Plant (Tillandsia)

There is probably nothing better suited to hanging cultivation than air plants, and no better lazy-person plant either. It does not need to be planted in soil, nor grown in water - it is a special plant that grows as long as it is misted with water.

It can absorb moisture and nitrogen compounds from the air through the fuzz on its leaves, and it thrives without special care, though it grows quite slowly. There are also so many varieties that you will be spoiled for choice.

NO8 Goldfish Plant (Nematanthus gregarius)

It prefers high heat, high humidity and a shaded environment. If placed in a sunny spot for a long time, or if conditions are too dry or winter temperatures are too low, leaf drop will occur. The ideal growing temperature for Goldfish Plant is 18-22°C; it dislikes low temperatures. If the temperature stays below 10°C for two consecutive days, the leaves begin to turn yellow and dry out, and even a slight vibration will cause leaf drop.

In summer's high heat, Goldfish Plant grows very slowly or almost stops growing. At this time, appropriate shading measures should be taken so that it can grow vigorously without dropping leaves.

NO9 Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

The classic of hanging baskets - Spider Plant

It enjoys a warm, humid, semi-shaded environment. It is highly adaptable, fairly drought-tolerant, and not very cold-tolerant. It is not picky about soil and grows best in well-draining, loose, fertile sandy soil. It is not strict about light and generally grows well under medium light conditions, and also tolerates weak light.

NO10 Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

Generally placed indoors in bright, indirect light for cultivation; it must not be exposed to strong direct light, but also should not be kept in a dark spot. The ideal growing temperature is 15-25°C, and in winter it can overwinter safely above 10°C.

Although it is drought-tolerant, it still needs plenty of water, and should not be too wet or too dry - keep the potting soil consistently moist. In summer, water 1-2 times daily and mist the leaves frequently.

NO11 Million Bells (Calibrachoa)

Million Bells enjoys sun and also tolerates partial shade. With good sunlight it branches vigorously and blooms abundantly. In the hot summer season, replenish water promptly. If dehydration causes the stems and leaves to wilt, besides watering promptly, also mist the leaves to replenish moisture.

Million Bells does not transplant well; after root damage it recovers slowly, and may even die entirely. So when transplanting, it is best to wait until the roots have filled a small pot before moving it. Be careful not to damage the roots during transplanting; after moving, let it recover for a week, then gradually transition it to a full-sun environment.

NO12 Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus)

Cuban Oregano enjoys bright light. If the room has good lighting, you can place it in a spot with sunlight and normal indoor ventilation is fine. If the room lighting is not very good - such as a bathroom or kitchen - then place Cuban Oregano in the room for a day, then move it to a spot with ample sunlight, and after a day or so put it back. When the weather is not cold, it can also be placed outside to absorb light and get fresh air.

Water it with plain water or rice-washing water every 3-5 days. If the branches and leaves wilt from lack of water, replenish water immediately and it will recover quickly. Cuban Oregano grows fast, so it is recommended to prune it once a week.

NO13 Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa)

During the growing period it needs temperatures above 20°C and relatively high air humidity. 3-5 hours of ample sunlight daily benefits the growth of the fleshy leaves and flowering. Water thoroughly and keep the potting soil moist; avoid using calcareous water. But if the temperature is too high and fertilizer and water are excessive, the vines grow thin and long, the leaves become thinner, and the color pattern becomes less distinct.

May to August is the growing period; fertilize once every half month. Applying more potassium fertilizer is better. In summer, mist twice a week, but never spray the flower clusters. Protect the knobby nodes on the vines to encourage new vine growth and flowering.

NO14 Tuberous Begonia (Begonia × tuberhybrida)

Tuberous Begonia is a naturally shade-loving potted flower that enjoys shade and high humidity. From late March to October it needs shading; do not expose it to sunlight. It generally grows well in morning light and indirect light, and strong light easily causes leaf scorch.

During the growing period, avoid excessive moisture, otherwise it hinders stem and leaf growth and causes tuber rot. If the leaves are pale green, it indicates a fertilizer deficiency. If the leaves are light blue and curled, it indicates too much nitrogen fertilizer, and the fertilizer amount should be reduced or the interval between feedings extended.

NO15 African Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana)

African Impatiens enjoys a warm, humid climate and ample sunlight. It dislikes harsh sun exposure, is neither drought-tolerant nor tolerant of waterlogging, and grows well in fertile, loose, well-draining sandy loam.

Impatiens is highly adaptable, transplants easily, and grows quickly. The ideal cultivation temperature is 15°C - 25°C, with relative air humidity of 70%-90%. During the growth process of African Impatiens, especially in the hot summer period and during flowering, prevent strong direct light; shade netting should be set up to prevent harsh sun exposure.

NO16 Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans)

It enjoys a semi-shaded environment. If the placement spot has too much or too little light, the leaves easily turn pale green or yellow-green, lose their vitality, lose their ornamental value, and may even wither and die. If exposed to direct sunlight and dry air, leaf scorch is most likely, so it should be placed in a cool, ventilated spot, and attention should be paid to maintaining environmental humidity.

The surrounding environment must be cool and ventilated, with about 50%-70% sunlight; avoid strong direct light. The ideal growing temperature is about 15-25°C. March to September is the peak growing period when water demand is greater; water and mist frequently to increase humidity. After autumn, gradually reduce watering to improve the plant's cold resistance.

NO17 Chenille Plant (Acalypha hispida)

It enjoys a warm, humid environment with ample sunlight, and is best grown under indirect light conditions. It is not cold-tolerant and not drought-tolerant. The ideal growing temperature is 20°C-30°C, and the overwintering temperature should be above 18°C. Below 12°C the leaves droop, and prolonged low temperatures will cause leaf drop.

It enjoys humid air and moist soil, and prefers fertile soil. Seedlings must be pinched to encourage branching so that the plant takes on a full, rounded shape.

NO18 Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida)

It enjoys warmth and humidity, is not cold-tolerant, dislikes harsh sun exposure, and prefers partial shade. It has strong adaptability to drought and prefers fertile, moist loam.

In summer: strengthen air circulation so that the internal heat can dissipate; place it in partial shade, or give it 50% shading; mist it appropriately, 2-3 times a day.

NO19 Geranium (Pelargonium)

Geranium enjoys warm winters and cool summers, with an ideal temperature of 15-20°C. Geranium likes dry conditions and dislikes dampness; in winter, do not water too much - water when dry. Wet soil makes the stems soft and tender, which is unfavorable for the emergence and opening of flower buds; long-term excessive moisture causes the plant to grow leggy, the flower-bearing nodes to shift upward, and the leaves to gradually yellow and drop.

During the growing period, Geranium needs ample sunlight. Insufficient light causes leggy stems and leaves, thin, soft flower stalks, and poor flower cluster development; flower buds under weak light often fail to open properly and wither prematurely.

NO20 Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes)

The pitcher of a Pitcher Plant is a modified leaf, so like the leaves of other plants it also ages and dies. Generally, under suitable conditions each pitcher can survive for several months. When it has withered, you can cut it off to make the whole plant look nicer, but this is purely for appearance and has nothing to do with the plant's health.

The ideal growing temperature for Pitcher Plant is 25-30°C. Under strong direct sunlight in summer, shading is essential, otherwise the leaves scorch easily, directly affecting pitcher development. But under long-term dark conditions, pitchers form slowly and small, and the pitcher surface color is dull. A loose, fertile, airy leaf mold or peat soil is best.

NO21 Periwinkle (Vinca major)

Periwinkle is a light-loving plant; during the growing period it must have ample sunlight for the leaves to be deep green and glossy and the flowers brightly colored. If grown in shade for a long time, the leaves yellow and drop.

Periwinkle prefers fertile, well-draining loam and tolerates poor soil, but must not be grown in alkaline, compacted, poorly aerated clay soil, which causes poor growth, yellowing leaves, and no flowering.

Periwinkle dislikes dampness and fears waterlogging; do not overwater the potting soil, as excessive moisture affects growth and development. During summer thunderstorms, pay attention to timely drainage to avoid waterlogging that causes the entire patch to die.

NO22 Verbena (Verbena hybrida)

It enjoys sunlight, does not tolerate shade, is fairly cold-tolerant, has poor shade tolerance, and is not drought-tolerant. It can bloom normally in hot summers. Grown in sunny, loose, fertile soil, it blooms profusely.

Verbena is not strict about soil, but in loose, fertile, fairly moist neutral soil it roots at every node, grows robustly, and blooms profusely.

NO23 Asparagus Fern (Asparagus cochinchinensis)

Asparagus Fern enjoys warmth and is not cold-tolerant. It grows well in regions with cool summers, warm winters, and an average annual temperature of 18-20°C. It enjoys shade and fears strong light; seedlings grow poorly under strong light, with leaves turning yellow or even dying.

Asparagus Fern has well-developed tuberous roots that reach 50 cm deep into the soil. It is suited to growing in deep, loose, fertile, moist, well-draining sandy loam (black sandy soil) or humus-rich soil.

NO24 Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera)

The ideal growing temperature for Christmas Cactus is around 25°C; above 30°C it enters a semi-dormant state. Sudden temperature changes and large temperature swings can cause flower and bud drop; during the flowering period, a temperature of 10-15°C is best. Do not use chemical fertilizers on Christmas Cactus; generally use dilute liquid fertilizer that you have fermented yourself until fully decomposed.

In summer, high heat and dry air, combined with poor ventilation, affect plant growth. During this period, choose a shaded, ventilated, well-lit spot to place it, and do not move it around casually. Water less and avoid rain exposure to prevent root rot. You can mist the plant and the ground nearby to increase air humidity and lower the temperature. During the growing season, keep the potting soil moist, avoiding both dryness and excessive wetness. When the air is dry, mist the leaves; misting the leaves especially during the bud-forming stage helps produce more buds.

NO25 Ruby Necklace (Othonna capensis)

It enjoys a warm environment with ample sunlight, likes water fairly well, dislikes harsh sun exposure, and goes semi-dormant in summer's high heat. The ideal growing temperature is 15-28°C, and in winter not below 10°C.

For the soil mix, a blend of peat, vermiculite, and perlite can generally be used. During the growing period, water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Fertilize generally once a month during the growing period. Propagation methods include seeding, division, and cuttings; cuttings are generally used and root very easily, in early spring or late autumn during the peak growing season.