Plants are having their moment in the sun (literally and figuratively), and with all of the cute hanging planters on the market, you may be yearning to pick up some luscious greenery for yourself. Before you do, it's good to be informed about which plants look best hanging from your ceiling or on your wall. After all, if you're putting these nature-made beauties on display, you want something visually enticing for the space. Luckily, we've rounded up some lust-worthy houseplants that range from long vines to low-maintenance air plants, all of which we can assure you will complement a hanging planter. Let's have a look!
Study the innate beauty of the Hedera Algeriensis Ivy's ($17) wandering vines as they overflow your planter!
The coin-shaped leaves on the Pilea Peperomioides ($46) are one of a kind and contrast beautifully against white walls!
Pour your heart and soil (see what I did there?) into the Philodendron Lemon ($9) and watch as its heart-shaped leaves spill over your plant hanger!
The trailing Ivy in Variegated Gold ($17) is extremely easy to take care of and requires nothing more then a moist base and indirect sunlight to survive.
Although its leaves are wrinkly, the Emerald Ripple Peperomia ($30) will never get old to look at.
The Philodendron Hanging Basket ($32) comes with long luscious vines and a hanging basket, making it a breeze to decorate with!
Perfect for filling empty spaces, the Maidenhair Fern ($8) has small green leaves that grow up and out!
The Potted Donkey Tail Plant ($20) is a member of the succulent species and loves direct sunlight, so place it near a window!
The Large Tillandsia Xerographica ($18) is an air plant, meaning there is no soil required, or even a pot! Simply place it in a cute hanger with lots of sunlight and enjoy its unique silver leaves.
The Betel Leaf Plant ($23) thrives in moist environments and enjoys just a touch of sunlight, making it a perfect fit for your washroom!
The Watermelon Peperomia ($27) gets its name from its patterned leaves that closely resemble the skin of a watermelon!
The Pilea Depressa Baby Tears ($11) has a number of nicknames, with my personal favorite being "mind your own business." If you don't want a viney plant with an epic name like that, then you're missing out!
Let the Potted Spider Plant ($35) spill over your hanging planter with its spider-like leaves.
Enjoy the wispy green leaves on the Boston Fern Hanging Plant ($24) and keep its soil moist to prevent it from browning!
Even a black thumb can take care of a Golden Pothos ($20)! The leafy vine is drought tolerant and can handle all types of light conditions.
At its young stages, the Dracaena 'Janet Craig' ($17) plant is awesome to hang in a plant hanger. However, once it gets older, it's best to place it on the ground where it can freely grow up to three feet tall.
The Donkey Tail ($6) succulent can grow as large as you want it to, especially when placed in direct sunlight.
The blooming Goldfish Plant ($19) is ideal for those who want a fun pop of color in their home! The hanging plant has small goldfish-looking buds that bloom year-round.
Perfect for a shady area, the Potted Bird's Nest Fern ($35) has wrinkled fronds that get wrinklier when exposed to light, and de-wrinkle when left in the shade. These plants do, however, prefer a shady environment.
Ideal for the forgetful plant parent, the Spider Plant ($6) can handle abuse, while still remaining healthy and happy.
Place the String of Pearls ($46) next to a sunny window and water it monthly! The plant's care is truly that easy.
The Costa Farms English Ivy ($18) loves bright light, and its overflowing leaves add elegance to every room!
The Creeping Fig Plant ($11) is named after its moseying leaves that look particularly elegant in a hanging planter.
Put the Abdita Brachycaulos Air Plant ($22) on display and enjoy the minimal maintenance associated with it — no pot, no soil, and totally hassle-free!
The Pitcher Plant Nepenthes ($15) is a unique hanging plant due to its bug-attracting cups! Say goodbye to annoying insects in your home thanks to this insect-eating plant!
The Marble Queen Devil's Ivy ($35) has a blend of white and green leaves that enjoy indirect sunlight. You'll know if your ivy plant needs sun as its leaves will begin to look pale!
The fast-growing Potted Philodendron Brasil Indoor Plant ($65) has variegated yellow and green leaves that look beautiful strung over a hanging planter!
The Asiatic Jasmine ($25) buds fragrant flowers that have a gorgeous waxy texture. Place this blossoming beauty next to something it can twine on, such as a pole or beam, and watch as it wraps its way around your home!
The Ocean Spider Plant ($14) has interesting spider-like leaves that point in all directions, filling up empty spaces in a stunning way.
The Peperomia Marble ($8) has extraordinary spoon-shaped leaves that spill over a hanging plant pot in the most attractive way.
The gold splashes on the Golden Devil's Ivy's ($18) trailing stems make this plant one of the prettiest (and easiest) house plants to grow.
The Peperomia Trinervula ($15) may look small in size, but its cascading vines will have you saying otherwise.
The gorgeous pink and green leaves on the Tradescantia Spathacea "Tricolor" ($52) will complement any space and keep to themselves, as this is not a vining plant.
With a simple weekly watering, the Bird's Nest Fern ($19) practically takes care of itself! Keep your fern in low lighting, and enjoy the unique texture of its fronds.
The Creeping Fig ($5) has its name for a reason, and it's because it creeps! This leafy vine can grow up to 30 feet tall, which is why a hanging pot is one of the best places for it to rest!
The Hoya Kerrii Sweetheart Plant ($20) is an actual sweetheart, with heart-shaped leaves that grow quickly. You'll enjoy gazing upon its unique shaped leaves after a long hard day of work.
The Potted Peperomia Ginny ($35) has interesting light-green leaves that boast vibrant yellow and pink colorings on their edges. This easy-to-care-for plant can handle almost any light condition and is drought tolerant.
The Golden Devil's Ivy ($5) enjoys bright, indirect sunlight, so make sure to place it away from a window!
The Chinese Evergreen Plant ($20) has beautiful pink stems that make way to its speckled tricolored leaves. The evergreen plant is not a vine plant, therefore its leaves will remain upright in a hanging planter.
Enjoy the unique stripes found on the Watermelon Peperomia's ($14) leaves.
The Golden Pothos ($35) is extremely easy to care for and can work anywhere in a home, including inside a hanging basket!
The vibrant coloring on the Purple Wandering Jew's ($25) leaves is stunning!
Leave the soil behind and pick up a set of Six Assorted Air Plants ($30) for your hanging planters.
Take in the varicolored leaves on the Pothos Marble ($16) and watch it grow to great lengths!
Water the Pothos Jade ($17) weekly to encourage long and healthy vines!
The Syngonium Podophyllum "Pixie" ($9) is an interesting houseplant to raise, and we don't mean that in a bad way. The arrowhead-shaped leaves morph and change with age, making it a fun indoor plant to grow!
Let the String of Pearl's ($13) pod-like leaves surprise you with a random budding from time to time!
The Pilea Peperomioides ($14) may not be a vining plant, but its bold leaves look beautiful in a hanging planter.
The Philodendron Green ($36) prefers low- to medium-light conditions, and its deep green leaves look stunning in any room.
The Staghorn Fern ($22) could hang in your bathroom at ease, as its fronds love indirect light and moist conditions!