colourful wall plant hanger for trailing house plants

My top 5 trailing houseplants for hanging planters

Nothing beats the vibe of houseplants! If you end up running out of table or floor space for pots, as long as there is available vertical space a houseplant collection can continue to flourish with wall plant hangers.

Hanging your plants has got serious perks. They add texture, living colour and dimension to a space and are such a simple and effective way to transform a bare wall or an empty corner. Combine them with our plant hooks – available in an array of colours – to really make a wall pop.

It’s no secret we love our houseplants! We’ve curated a list of our top 5 beautiful, easy-care trailing houseplants – all of which feature in our own little urban jungle - to help you decide which one you might like.

Pothos [Epipremnum]

Probably one of the most common houseplants out there and one of the easiest to look after. Also known as Devil’s Ivy - don’t let that put you off though! - this beautiful plant with heart-shaped leaves comes in many different varieties and colours. A great option for beginners and perfect for hanging.

Silver Vine or Pothos [Scindapsus pictus]

This is a stunning plant with gorgeous heart-shaped green/grey matte leaves with reflective silvery markings. A stand-out plant which is really easy to grow, it will quickly start to trail beautifully.

Fishbone Cactus [Epiphyllum anguliger]

This cactus is truly a unique plant and one of my personal favourites. The wavy-edged leaves (which look like fish bones) are a real show stopper – once it reaches a certain size the leaves begin to trail. Mine hasn’t bloomed yet but apparently the flowers are quite something and often open up only at night.

Blue Star Fern [Phlebodium aureum]

One of my favourite statement ferns with funky elongated fronds. Their green-blue crinkly leaves change colour depending on how they catch the light. I’ve lost a few ferns over the years but have had success with this one. Looks stunning suspended from a plant hanger.

Mistletoe Cactus [Rhipsalis crispata]

An unusual tropical jungle cactus with very special lush foliage. Its stunning scalloped petal leaves are segmented so as they tumble downwards it gives a branched chain effect. Easy to care for, this certainly is a wow houseplant and I love mine.

Houseplants are such an easy and affordable way to make a big impact in a space. By elevating them you really make them a focal point of the room so that they catch your eye more often. If you’re looking for some creative ways to display your plants have a look at our Botanical collection of colourful wooden plant hangers and plant shelves, perfect for creating vibrant living walls.

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