Plants perfect for a Hanging Garden

Hanging Gardens or Vertical Gardens are all the rage! They are an amazing option for limited spaces. They add a natural and beautiful accent to your space and give it a touch of green. Most plants in vertical gardens tend to grow upwards or in a widespread, creeping manner. Thus they require strong support of a trellis or stakes. If managed and groomed properly, hanging gardens can be an excellent addition to your room or balcony! We have listed down below, a list of plants you can opt for making your own unique hanging garden. 

So if you are looking to beautify your personal space, here are some plants that are best for a hanging garden:

Pothos 

This trailing plant with a creeping habit is an absolute must-have for vertical gardens. Because of its low maintenance and hardiness, it can even grow in low light environments with minimal requirements.

It has pretty heart shaped leaves with yellow blotches, making it a perfect addition for your garden. The plant is ideal for a hanging pot. 

Also known as Hunter’s robe, marble queen or the money plant, it can be found very easily in plant stores and nurseries as it is a top choice for balcony planting.Pothos is also most popularly called the Devil’s ivy as it flourishes and remains green even in dark and cold environments.

Baby’s Tears

A growth habit that is vigorous and healthy, Baby’s tear is an amazing alternative to rev up your garden. Best suited for vertical gardens, this plant is good for filling up any space and adding greenery. While they do not flourish in direct and intense sunlight, a warmly lit space with rich, well drained soil and lots of water does the magic. 

If it is not watered regularly and allowed to dry, the plant wilts immediately and drastically. Once you get a fair idea of the adequate water and light exposures, the plant is easy to take care of and definitely an eye catching element of the garden.

Wandering Jew

A plant that adds instant color to your garden, wandering jews are a smart addition to your vertical garden. With tapered leaves that are initially purple, the plant changes color with maturity. Bright and indirect sunlight is the way to go for this unique plant. 

Wandering Jew is also popularly called the silver inch plant and is used widely for balcony gardens. You can simply place it in a wall mounted pot which eventually gets covered in the rapid growth of this creeping plant.

Gypsophila 

Popularly called Baby’s Breath, it is one of the most demanded plants in the market. Baby's breath is used to decorate bouquets, gifts and what not! The plant grows tiny white beautiful flowers which are even prettier when dried! 

Planting and growing gypsophila requires a wider space and lots of sunlight. These babies can flourish with any flower/plant and give a magical touch to your garden. Make sure to plant it in a partially shaded area protecting its delicate blossoms. 

The gorgeous white flowers can give your garden a dreamy and wonderful accent!

Lavendula 

Yes it’s the stunning lavender and Yes, you can add it to your hanging garden.

 Let me tell you how!

Lavendula is an eye catching and gorgeously coloured flowering plant that can make any bland wall look ‘pintrest-y’. The trick is to pot the plant and add it as an addition to the bottom part of your hanging garden. As the plant grows tall upwards, its blossoms will complement the other creepers which are a part of your vertical garden! You can also plant it in a hanging pot which will contrast your wall perfectly.

Full sun and well drained soil is the way to go. It thrives in dry weather and is neutral to alkaline soil. 

Star Jasmine

Another gorgeous addition to your hanging garden is this white beauty right here! Star jasmine is a flowering evergreen plant that can easily be trained on a trellis.

The plant strives to creep upwards towards sunlight and grows up to 3-9 meters. The flowers which are very similar to the traditional Jasmine shrub are fragrant and beautiful. The plant is easy to care for and only requires pruning to control any excessive growth.

Star Jasmine flourishes in a healthy partly lit environment and a moderately moist and well draining soil. It needs watering 2-3 times a week to get creamy white flowers! 

Peace Lily

This flowering plant is known for its popularity in the vertical garden space because of its rapid growth ability. They are easy to grow and tolerant to low light and humidity. It is an indoor plant and is the perfect way to add color and life to low light spots. This flowering plant can be a great addition to your indoor hanging garden and can make any dull looking wall/space to look aesthetic. Just pot the plant on a hanging basket and let it do its magic. 

Peace lilies also act as air purifiers which are a great option for your indoor planting. 

Consistent temperatures and protection from excessive light and drastic weather changes helps the plant flourish.

The plant blooms into a white flower, which is not really a flower but a modified leaf- a bract. Nonetheless, it looks beautiful!

Arrowhead Plant 

This is as  self explanatory as it can get! With leaves that are shaped like arrows, this plant is flushed with differing foliages in white, yellow or even pink sometimes! It extends in a creeping manner once mature, making it perfect for a hanging garden due to its widespread growth. 

The Arrowhead plant is not suited for direct and intense sunlight. It flourishes in low and indirect light and temperatures up to 75 degrees fahrenheit. 

If given proper care and support for its growth, the arrowhead plant can grow up to a lush 15 inches, adding color and shape to your vertical garden! 

You can search for these plants online as a lot of small businesses are trying to make seeds and other gardening supplies like pots, soil, fertilizers etc. more accessible to the people. You can also visit your closest nurseries to have a word about the availability of these plants with the sellers and gardeners. 

Happy Planting!