Short on space but want to add some plants to your home? Hanging plants are the way to go! They’re easy to care for and look awesome in any room.
I’ve been crazy about plants for ages, and I’m excited to show you my top 10 picks for the trendiest hanging plants this year.
Top 10 Must-Have Hanging Plants for 2024
1. Variegated Spider Plant
I absolutely adore my variegated spider plant! It’s one of those plants that I think is totally underrated. The texture and colors are just stunning, and I love how it pops out little babies. It’s like getting a bunch of bonus plants for free! I’ve propagated so many of these for friends and family.
Plant Profile
- Native to Tropical West Africa
- Easy to care for, great beginner plant
- Non-toxic
Care Tips
- Adaptable to different lighting conditions
- Low maintenance
- Easy propagation through babies
Fun Facts
- Underrated plant
- Produces babies frequently
2. Red Coral Cactus
My red coral cactus is a showstopper! When it gets sun-stressed, it turns this gorgeous bright pink color. I’ve got two of them – one in full sun and one in lower light, and it’s amazing to see how differently they’ve developed. They’re super easy to propagate too, which is great for sharing with fellow plant lovers.
Plant Profile
- Native to Central and South America
- Epiphytic plant
- Can turn bright pink when sun-stressed
Care Tips
- Likes chunky soil mix
- Adaptable to different light conditions
- Low water requirements (about once every two weeks)
Fun Facts
- Toxic
- Easy to propagate
- Can get huge
3. Hoya Bella
The Hoya Bella is definitely one of my favorites. Its leaves have this perfect texture that’s almost unreal. It’s such a fast grower too – I’ve taken so many cuttings, and it just bounces right back. Plus, the flowers are absolutely beautiful!
Plant Profile
- Native to Northeast India
- Fast-growing Hoya
- Non-toxic
Care Tips
- Resilient and hardy
- Easy to propagate in water, soil, perlite, or sphagnum moss
- Blooms frequently
Fun Facts
- Texture of leaves described as “perfect”
- Grows back quickly after taking cuttings
4. Scindapsus Silver Hero
The Scindapsus Silver Hero is a real beauty with its bluey-silver leaves. It’s been a bit finicky with watering, but once you get the hang of it, it’s such a rewarding plant. I love how it contrasts with my other plants.
Plant Profile
- Native to Southeast Asia
- Bluey-silver leaves
- Adaptable to various light conditions
Care Tips
- Let dry out 60-70% before watering
- Susceptible to root rot if overwatered
- Can be propagated in sphagnum moss
Fun Facts
- Not technically toxic but can be irritating
- Can be difficult to identify when juvenile
5. Hoya Gracilis
The Hoya Gracilis is such an easy-going plant. I’ve gone a month without watering it before, and it didn’t even flinch! It’s perfect for busy plant parents or those who might forget to water now and then.
Plant Profile
- Native to Indonesia
- Previously classified as Hoya memoria
- Non-toxic
Care Tips
- Very low maintenance
- Can survive long periods without water
- Can be grown on a trellis
Fun Facts
- Leaves described as robust and waxy
- Susceptible to mealybugs
6. Lepismium bolivianum
I love calling my Lepismium bolivianum my “head of hair” plant because it grows so wild and crazy! It’s been such a fun addition to my collection, even though it can get a bit out of control sometimes.
Plant Profile
- Native to Bolivian rainforest
- Jungle cactus that enjoys high humidity
- Not technically toxic but can induce vomiting if eaten in large quantities
Care Tips
- Thrives in high humidity
- Can be propagated in water
- May need occasional pruning due to wild growth
Fun Facts
- Referred to as “head of hair plant”
- Capable of producing pink and white flowers
7. Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Cebu Blue’
The Cebu Blue is such a special plant to me. It was hard to find here in the UK, but it’s been so worth the hunt. Those bluey-silver leaves are just stunning, and I love watching it develop fenestrations.
Plant Profile
- Native to the Philippines
- Bluey-silver leaves
- Can develop fenestrations
Care Tips
- Can be grown on a moss pole
- Toxic, so keep raised from pets/children
- Curling leaves indicate need for water
Fun Facts
- Rare in the UK compared to other countries
- Very rewarding to grow
8. Hoya krohniana ‘Super Silver’
The Hoya krohniana ‘Super Silver’ is like having a living piece of jewelry in your home. Those silvery-blue splashes on the leaves catch the light in the most beautiful way. It’s been such a joy to grow and propagate.
Plant Profile
- Native to the Philippines
- Silvery-blue splashes on leaves
- Non-toxic
Care Tips
- Fast-growing compared to other Hoyas
- Easy to propagate in water
- Adaptable to various light conditions
Fun Facts
- Leaves sparkle when they catch the light
- Can be grown semi-hydroponically
9. Epipremnum aureum ‘Marble Queen’ (Pothos Marble Queen)
The Marble Queen Pothos is one of those plants that just keeps on giving. It grows so quickly and easily, it’s like having a weed in the best possible way! I dream of having it cover my entire ceiling one day.
Plant Profile
- Native to French Polynesia
- Variegated leaves with splashy pattern
- Toxic
Care Tips
- Very easy to grow and propagate
- Water about once every two weeks
- Curls leaves when needs water
Fun Facts
- Described as growing “like a weed”
- Very good at bouncing back if neglected
10. Peperomia ‘Hope’
Last but not least, the Peperomia ‘Hope’ is such a delightful plant. Those little circular leaves remind me of shiny pennies. It’s been so forgiving when I’ve forgotten to water it, which happens more often than I’d like to admit!
Plant Profile
- Native to Mexico and tropical America
- Succulent-like circular leaves
- Non-toxic
Care Tips
- Drought-tolerant
- Fast-growing
- Adaptable to different light conditions
Fun Facts
- Leaves described as looking like “little pennies”
- Very forgiving if you miss waterings