I used to think I needed a big backyard to grow flowers. Boy, was I wrong!
These days, my indoor hanging plants are my favorite way to brighten up our home.
Let me show you the 13 best flowers that will make your house feel like spring all year round.
Why Choose Indoor Hanging Baskets?
I remember the day I realized I didn’t have to give up my gardening dreams just because we lived in a small apartment. Hanging baskets became my secret weapon for creating a garden-like atmosphere indoors.
They’re perfect for maximizing vertical space while adding a gorgeous pop of color to any room.
The Best Plants for Your Indoor Hanging Paradise
1. Bromeliads: A Tropical Touch
My first success story was with bromeliads, and let me tell you, they’re a game-changer! These beauties produce the most incredible flowers in vibrant reds, greens, yellows, purples, and oranges.
I have one right above my reading nook, and it never fails to bring a smile to my face.
2. Lipstick Plant: Nature’s Makeup Artist
If you’re looking for a conversation starter, the lipstick plant is it! I added one to my home office, and every video call includes someone asking about those unique red flowers that look just like tubes of lipstick.
The trailing stems create such a gorgeous cascade effect that you’ll find yourself staring at it instead of working (guilty as charged!).
3. Impatiens: The Shade Lover
These were my go-to when I needed to brighten up that dark corner in our living room. Impatiens are absolute champions when it comes to blooming in shade.
Just give them 2-3 hours of morning sun, and they’ll reward you with constant blooms in various colors.
4. Tuberous Begonia: The Show-Off
Trust me when I say this is one of the easiest plants you’ll ever grow. My first tuberous begonia survived my notorious black thumb phase!
They just need filtered sunlight and good air circulation to thrive. Mine hangs by a window with a sheer curtain, and it’s living its best life.
5. Christmas Cactus: The Holiday Hero
Don’t let the name fool you – this beauty can bring joy year-round. Mine lives in a corner with indirect sunlight, and it’s become our family’s tradition to guess when it’ll bloom next.
6. Fuchsia: The Elegant Dancer
The bell-shaped flowers on my fuchsia plant remind me of tiny ballerinas twirling in the breeze. They come in so many colors that you’ll want one for every room.
I have mine hanging on our covered porch, but they work just as beautifully in window boxes or on balconies.
7. Vibrant Mystery Plant
While I can’t share the specific name, this stunning plant has become a favorite in our breakfast nook. It thrives in regular potting mix and filtered daylight.
Just keep the soil slightly moist, and it’ll reward you with amazing blooms!
8. Pink and White Beauty
This gorgeous plant combines soft pink and white flowers with deep purple leaves. I hung one in my daughter’s room, and now she calls it her “fairy plant.”
9. Creeping Gloxinia: The Charmer
With its cascading habit and velvety leaves, this plant adds such a romantic touch to any space. The white and pink flowers seem to float in mid-air.
Mine frames our entryway perfectly, greeting guests with its delicate blooms.
10. Wax Plant: The Star of the Show
The clusters of star-like white flowers make this plant truly special. I have mine in our living room window, where it gets just the right amount of filtered light.
It’s perfect for those shaded balconies too!
11. Hanging Succulent: The Low-Maintenance Friend
This spectacular plant asks for so little but gives so much. All it needs is well-draining soil and 2-3 hours of sunlight to produce its lovely flowers.
Perfect for busy moms like me who sometimes forget to water!
12. Orchid: The Elegant Beauty
Don’t let anyone tell you orchids are too difficult! My butterfly orchid has been thriving in its hanging basket for years.
It loves the humid corner of our bathroom with its low light conditions.
Tips for Success
Remember to rotate your hanging baskets occasionally for even growth. I turn mine a quarter turn each week when I water them.
Most of these plants prefer filtered light rather than harsh direct sun, making them perfect for indoor spaces.