Hanging baskets are containers that are suspended from chains, ropes, or other materials and used to grow decorative plants. They are often used to decorate homes, porches, and decks, and can be a great way to add fresh plants to spaces with limited garden space. Hanging baskets can be made from a variety of materials, including wire, burlap, and clay pots, and come in many different styles.
This small houseplant gets its name from the tiny round leaves that line its delicate, trailing stems. Baby's tears (Pilea depressa) will grow quickly, draping over a hanging planter like a living curtain.
A fast-growing, evergreen perennial that forms a lush carpet of foliage and spreads vigorously under the right conditions. Its growth habit makes it an excellent choice for ground cover in gardens or as a decorative indoor plant.
The feathery, draping foliage of a Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) adds instant lushness to indoor spaces. Keep in mind that this fern loves humidity, so spray it with water daily to keep the leaves from drying out, especially in the winter.
The pale- to medium-green fronds can grow up to 4 feet long and 6 inches wide. There are two rows of round sori (clusters of spore-bearing organs; ferns are seedless vascular plants that produce spores instead of seeds) near the margins on the underside of the pinnae.
Sedum morganianum, the donkey tail or burro's tail, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to southern Mexico. It is a succulent perennial producing trailing stems up to 60 cm long, with fleshy blue-green leaves and terminal pink to red flowers in summer.
Rows of small, plump leaves on cascading stems make burro's tail (Sedum morganianum) one of the most unique succulents to grow indoors. This low-maintenance and drought-tolerant houseplant is often confined to tabletop planters, but it truly shines when its ropelike stems can dangle from a hanging pot.
Also known as common ivy, English ivy (Hedera helix) is grown for its lush, glossy foliage both indoors and out in the garden. It's one of the best indoor plants for low light but it will grow more full in brighter light. It comes in a number of varieties that offer different leaf shapes and colors.
Hedera helix, the common ivy, European ivy, or just ivy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to most of Europe and parts of western Asia. Ivy is a clinging evergreen vine that grows on tree trunks, walls, and fences in gardens, waste spaces, and wild habitats.
Chlorophytum comosum, usually called spider plant or common spider plant due to its spider-like look, also known as spider ivy, airplane plant, ribbon plant, and hen and chickens, is a species of evergreen perennial flowering plant of the family Asparagaceae.
Gracefully arched, narrow leaves earned the spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) its name. This popular hanging indoor plant adds a lush jungle feel to a brightly lit room, thanks to its fountain-like foliage and the dangling stems of baby plants it sends out from its center.
Syngonium podophyllum is a species of aroid that is a popular houseplant. Common names include: arrowhead plant, arrowhead vine, arrowhead philodendron, goosefoot, nephthytis, African evergreen, and American evergreen.
The large, heart-shaped leaves of the arrowhead vine (Syngonium podophyllum) give any room a tropical touch. This indoor hanging plant thrives in humidity, so it works especially well in a bathroom or kitchen. Arrowhead vines come in shades of green, pink, and burgundy.
Asplenium nidus is an epiphytic species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae, native to tropical southeastern Asia, eastern Australia, Hawaii, Polynesia, Christmas Island, India, and eastern Africa. It is known by the common names bird's-nest fern or simply nest fern.
Enhance contemporary decor by hanging a bird's nest fern (Asplenium nidus) by a window. Its gorgeous, curvy leaves change shape depending on the amount of light exposure—but keep it out of direct sunlight, which will cause the leaves to crumple and turn yellow.
Pothos is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. It is native to China, the Indian Subcontinent, Australia, New Guinea, Southeast Asia, and various islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The common houseplant Epipremnum aureum, also known as "pothos", was once classified under the genus Pothos.
Adaptable to most growing conditions, a pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is one of the easiest houseplants you can grow. Its long trailing stems are perfect for hanging planters, and for extra interest, you can find varieties with variegated or golden foliage.
Philodendron hederaceum, the heartleaf philodendron is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Central America and the Caribbean which is common in the houseplant trade.
Another super easy houseplant to grow, the heartleaf philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) doesn't mind lower light levels and will bounce back easily if you occasionally forget to water it. Trim its long vines back every once in a while to encourage a fuller look. Place the cut stems into a vase of water to easily root them into new plants.
Acalypha hispida, the chenille plant, is a flowering shrub which belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae, the subfamily Acalyphinae, and the genus Acalypha. Acalypha is the fourth largest genus of the family Euphorbiaceae, and contains many plants native to Oceania.
The chenille plant (Acalypha hispida) makes an immediate impression. Fuzzy red flowers trail down from deep green foliage, earning the houseplant the nickname red-hot cat's tail. Take advantage of this plant's vibrancy and hang it somewhere that needs a little color.