With their gorgeous trailing growth, hanging plants make an impact wherever you choose to place them. Whether grown outdoors or indoors, they add color and visual interest to your space. Lush and a just a little dramatic, they work well in a variety of living situations, from small apartments to homes with large yards! Bonus? Many hanging plants are easy to care for, making them an ideal choice for busy plant owners. At HomeHobby, we’re huge fans of hanging plants, so we’ve rounded up our picks for the top 10 best hanging plants to share with you, including selections for both indoors and outdoors!
#1 Pilea Peperomia

Pilea peperomia, sometimes called Chinese money plant, makes a great indoor hanging plant. The striking geometric shape and bright color of its leaves create visual interest and a welcome pop of vibrant green wherever it is placed. Bonus? This stunner is surprisingly easy to take care of – just be sure to place it in bright, indirect sunlight and water it about once a week.
#2 Heartleaf Philodendron

Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron scandens) features beautiful, heart-shaped leaves in a vibrant green that look just lovely trailing from a hanging basket. Bonus? These fast-growing vine plants do well in low-light or medium-light conditions, meaning they can thrive in homes without large amounts of natural light. However, if you have animals, it’s important to be aware that philodendrons can be toxic to pets.
#3 Burro's Tail

Looking for an eye-catching succulent to grow indoors? Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum) is a great choice! This stunning plant features trailing gray-green leaves that look great in a hanging basket. Be sure to give yours plenty of bright light and only water it when the soil is dry.
#4 Arrowhead Hanging Plant

Arrowhead Hanging Plant (Syngonium nephthytis) features uniquely shaped green and yellow variegated leaves. It makes a great indoor hanging plant and loves humidity so much that it can even thrive in a bathroom! For best results, provide plenty of liquid fertilizer, well-draining soil, and indirect light.
#5 Tradescantia Nanouk

If you’re looking for a unique hanging plant, this is it! Tradescantia Nanouk (Tradescantiaalbiflora ‘Nanouk’) features gorgeous, colorful leaves and a trailing habit that looks lovely in a hanging basket. It is also easy to care for and fast-growing — just be sure to place it in an area with plenty of indirect, bright light.
#6 String of Pearls

String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) features long tendrils of sphere-shaped leaves with a dramatic trailing habit. They look stunning in hanging baskets. Bonus? They don’t need a lot of water and can be grown indoors or outdoors, depending on the climate where you live. (String of Pearls is hardy in Zones 9 - 12.) If you choose to cultivate yours indoors, be sure to place it in a bright spot 3 - 4 feet away from a window. If you have small children or animals, be aware that String of Pearls is toxic to humans and pets.
#7 Silver Pothos

Silver Pothos (Scindapsus pictus) offers heart-shaped dark green leaves shot through with silver. They create an impressive cascading effect when the plant is placed in a hanging basket. This stunning houseplant does best in bright, indirect sunlight and is relatively easy to care for. It's also worth noting that this plant is also sometimes referred to as Satin Pothos or Silver Satin Pothos.
#8 Figwort

Figwort (Asarina scandens) offers pretty flowers in shades of indigo, violet, pink, or white. It works well outdoors and can be grown on a trellis or in a hanging basket. Bonus? Hummingbirds love these blooms! Figwort prefers full sun to partial shade and is hardy in Zones 9 – 10, though it can be grown as an annual in other areas.
#9 Thunbergia

Thunbergia, or Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata ), looks absolutely beautiful in a hanging basket. The flowers come in shades of red, rose, orange, yellow, and white. These plants do well outdoors in the summertime, but are only hardy in Zones 10 - 11, so you’ll want to bring your hanging baskets inside for the winter or just grow these plants as annuals if you live in a colder climate. Be aware that these plants are considered invasive in many parts of the world, including Hawaii, so you’ll want to check before growing them outdoors. You can also try your hand at growing these pretty vines as indoor hanging plants.
#10 Callie Orange Sunrise Calibrachoa

Callie Orange Sunrise Calibrachoa (Calibrachoa) boasts pretty, dark orange blooms and a trailing habit that makes these flowers ideal for hanging baskets. They’re a great way to add an extra pop of color and tolerate heat well. These annuals do best when placed outdoors in full sun and bloom from spring through fall.
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