Top 3 Low-Light Hanging Plants

Any plant lover has surely seen aesthetic shots of plants trailing off of bookshelves, hanging from a windowsill, and overall being placed just so to create the perfect plant vibe. However, you have to consider the maintenance behind these trailing and hanging plants before you buy out the store. Here are three low-light hanging plants that are easy to maintain, despite their intricate appearance.

Devil’s Ivy/ Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

The pothos plant, otherwise known as devil’s ivy, is a trailing plant that can hang beautifully off of any shelf. This is a great plant to start out with because of its easy, low-maintenance nature, pothos can flourish in almost any light. From bright sunlight to low light, the pothos plant can bear it all. Beyond that, this flowing green plant can grow in soil or simply in a vase of water. It’s as easy as buying flowers, but the pothos will last much longer.

Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)

The heartleaf philodendron plant has larger green leaves that resemble the shape of a heart, as the name would suggest. The vines on this plant can grow 4 feet or longer and requires little maintenance. Occasionally water this plant, replace the pot when the plant outgrows it, and prune the trailing stems to promote growth. Also, indirect light is perfect for the heartleaf philodendron, making it a great indoor plant.

English Ivy (Hedera Helix)

The English ivy plant is that common ivy you see trailing up and down buildings. Like the other trailing plants, this ivy only needs low to medium light sources. This plant can benefit from misting in the winter.

An Honorable Mention

Any of the plants mentioned above are excellent low-light hanging plant options. Before you run to the store, here’s one more option of low-light plants, the Adanson’s Monstera plant. This plant is tropical, so it requires a bit more care, but the funky leaves will surely bring intrigue to any room you put it in.