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Want to green up your home but don’t have much floor or shelf space? Hanging houseplants are a great solution—and some of them are surprisingly easy to care for.
Whether you’re a total beginner or just looking for something low-maintenance, these plants are perfect for pots, planters, and baskets that dangle from the ceiling or wall.
Here are 9 of the best hanging houseplants for beginners.
1. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
This is one of the easiest and most forgiving houseplants you can grow. Its trailing vines spill beautifully from any hanging container.
Why this works
Pothos handles low light, inconsistent watering, and still keeps growing. It’s fast, full, and great for first-timers.
Quick Tip
Trim vines to encourage bushier growth, and root cuttings in water to make more plants.
2. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
Spider plants are beginner favorites for a reason. They send out long, arching leaves and produce baby plantlets that dangle like little ornaments.
Why this works
They adapt to many conditions and bounce back fast if you forget to water.
Quick Tip
Give it bright, indirect light for best growth and more “spiderettes.”
3. String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
This delicate-looking trailing plant has small, heart-shaped leaves and purple stems that spill over beautifully.
Why this works
It’s a semi-succulent, so it’s drought-tolerant and doesn’t ask for much—just light and the occasional drink.
Quick Tip
Let the soil dry out completely between waterings.
4. English Ivy (Hedera helix)
Ivy grows fast and full, making it great for hanging baskets. It loves to trail and drape from high spots.
Why this works
It handles a range of indoor light and grows well with basic care.
Quick Tip
Give it cooler temps and good airflow to avoid pest issues.
5. Tradescantia (Wandering Jew)
Known for its bold purple and green leaves, Tradescantia grows quickly and makes a colorful hanging plant.
Why this works
It’s easy to grow and forgiving of forgetful watering.
Quick Tip
Pinch the stems now and then to keep it looking full and healthy.
6. String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
This unique succulent has round bead-like leaves that cascade over the edge of a pot like a string of green pearls.
Why this works
It looks striking in a hanging planter and doesn’t need much water or fuss.
Quick Tip
Make sure it’s in a bright spot and use a pot with good drainage.
7. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
Boston ferns are full and fluffy, with long fronds that hang down gracefully. They add texture to any space.
Why this works
With enough humidity and light, they’re easy to grow and look lush.
Quick Tip
Mist often or place near a humidifier if your home is dry.
8. Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum)
This trailing succulent has thick, plump leaves that drape down and form long, rope-like stems.
Why this works
It’s slow-growing but low-maintenance, needing little water and lots of indirect sun.
Quick Tip
Handle gently—its leaves fall off easily.
9. Peperomia ‘Hope’
This small-leaved, vining peperomia is a great choice for hanging pots in bright rooms. Its round leaves grow in clusters along soft stems.
Why this works
It’s low-maintenance, non-toxic to pets, and thrives in bright, indirect light.
Quick Tip
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry and avoid overwatering.
