25 Best Hanging Plants to Transform Your Room into a Green Oasis

One afternoon, a scruffy pothos in a macrame hanger landed in my hands thanks to a neighbor who was moving away. Some leaves were tired and yellow, but I decided to keep them. I found a nail above the kitchen window, looped the hanger over it, and watched as the simple green vines softened the room like a whispered secret.

Before long, hanging plants started popping up in unexpected corners of my home. A little fern misted into life above the bathtub. A String of Hearts traced delicate shadows across a sunny wall. It was as if each plant spun a new thread in the tapestry of my everyday life, weaving beauty into places I hadn’t noticed before.

Morning light began to feel gentler, filtering through green curtains of leaves. Rooms that once felt stiff or plain now carried a breath of wildness, a quiet reminder that nature never really stays still—it spills and reaches and dances.

If you’ve ever paused in a space and wished it felt more alive, more soulful, I believe hanging plants hold that magic. Let’s wander through some of the loveliest ones I’ve grown (and loved) to help you turn your home into a green, breathing retreat.

#1. Pothos

Some plants just seem destined to become a part of your life without much fuss, and pothos is that companion for me. Tucked high on a wooden shelf, its heart-shaped leaves spill like a green waterfall, catching the soft afternoon light.

This plant has thrived even when I’ve been distracted or away. It forgives low light, skips watering complaints, and still rewards you with trails of glossy vines. Whenever a friend says, “I can’t keep anything alive,” I point them to pothos—nature’s patient teacher in green living.

#2. String of Pearls

Once, while visiting a tiny plant nursery hidden behind a bakery, I spotted what looked like a necklace of green beads cascading from a pot. That was my first encounter with the String of Pearls. I stood there in awe, feeling like I had stumbled into a secret garden.

Bright light makes their tiny globes shimmer like morning dew. They need little water, but lots of admiration. Hanging one near a window transforms an ordinary corner into a dreamy, delicate wonder.

#3. Spider Plant

A friend gifted me a spider plant when I moved into my first apartment. It arrived with a few “babies” already dangling from thin stems, like tiny green parachutes ready to explore. I hung it near a wide window, and within weeks, the babies had multiplied.

Spider plants make it almost effortless. They forgive forgotten waterings and low-light winters. Plus, there’s something incredibly joyful about sharing their baby offshoots with friends—a green circle of kindness growing from kitchen windows to cozy bedrooms.

#4. Boston Fern

On humid summer mornings, I sometimes linger in the bathroom just a little longer, breathing in the thick, plant-sweetened air, where a Boston fern hangs near the window. Its fronds ripple slightly with every breeze, like green lace fluttering in slow motion.

Ferns love moisture and dappled light. A daily misting feels less like a chore and more like a small ritual, a moment to connect and nurture. Their presence turns any corner into a tiny rainforest sanctuary.

#5. Heartleaf Philodendron

I once found a heartleaf philodendron tucked in the corner of a flea market, sitting in a cracked ceramic pot with a handwritten label: “Resilient little friend.” I couldn’t resist. Today, it curls its vines gracefully along my bookshelf, reminding me daily that quiet beauty never demands attention—it simply grows.

Heartleaf philodendrons adapt with such ease, thriving under almost any condition you offer them. I love pairing them with macramé hangers, letting them drape naturally, softening sharp lines and hard spaces with their tender, wandering spirit.

#6. String of Hearts

Hanging by the sunny entrance of my home is a small pot where delicate vines of the String of Hearts tumble like silvered ribbons. Visitors often pause and run their fingers gently across the dainty leaves, enchanted by their almost translucent markings.

They thrive when left alone most days, basking in bright but gentle light. Every new tendril feels like a tiny love letter from nature, trailing softly through the air.

#7. English Ivy

Some Saturday mornings, after breakfast, I wander around snipping little bits of my English Ivy, weaving them into wreaths or just tucking them into glass bottles. There’s something so lively about those tiny, pointed leaves tumbling over the sides of baskets and shelves.

English Ivy loves bright, filtered sunlight and regular trims to stay neat. If you let it, it will happily explore every surface, trailing like a river of green along windowsills and railings.

#8. Burros Tail

A few summers ago, I nearly cried over a Burro’s Tail. I accidentally knocked its pot off a table, and dozens of plump, powdery leaves scattered across the floor like tiny green raindrops. Lesson learned: these charming succulents are as fragile as they are beautiful.

Burro’s Tail thrives in bright light with little water. Hanging it high where it can be admired but not disturbed keeps its whimsical stems intact, turning any spot into a living tapestry of texture.

#9. Swiss Cheese Plant

At the back of a local farmers’ market, hidden among giant fiddle leaf figs, I first glimpsed the perforated leaves of the Swiss Cheese Plant. Their whimsical holes made the plant look like a piece of botanical art.

They grow fast under bright, indirect light and bring a wild, tropical mood to any space. Suspended in a hanging basket, the vines create a cascade of sculptural, living beauty.

#10. Hoya

Hoyas feel like little miracles to me. Their thick, waxy leaves, slow and deliberate growth, and the sudden appearance of star-shaped, fragrant blooms seem like gifts earned through patience and quiet tending.

They prefer sun-drenched spots and are happiest when you almost forget to water them. I hang mine by a window and let it stretch itself lazily toward the sun, knowing that one day, those heavenly blooms will appear again.

#11. Lipstick Plant

During a rainy-day stroll through an indoor plant fair, I stumbled upon a lipstick plant bursting with vivid red blooms. The flowers looked like tiny tubes of lipstick, cheekily peeking from glossy leaves.

This playful plant thrives in bright, indirect light and humid spaces like kitchens or bathrooms. Hanging it high lets the vines twist and tumble naturally, bringing bursts of color and unexpected joy to the quiet corners of a home.

#12. Prayer Plant

Every evening, just before bed, I catch my Prayer Plant folding its leaves upward in a soft, sleepy motion. It’s such a simple gesture, but somehow it fills the room with a quiet reverence, as if the plant is whispering goodnight.

They adore moisture and soft, filtered light. A cozy spot near a north-facing window, paired with consistent watering, encourages the beautiful maroon and emerald patterns to flourish like a living work of art.

#13. Peperomia Hope

Tiny and unassuming at first glance, Peperomia Hope won me over with its sweet, round leaves and sturdy trailing habit. I often tuck it onto high bookshelves where it spills down, softening all the straight edges.

This darling plant asks for little—bright indirect light, occasional watering, and the simple pleasure of being admired. A wonderful choice for anyone who believes that even the smallest touches can make a space feel more alive.

#14. String of Bananas

When sunlight hits the window just right, my String of Bananas glows a deep green, each banana-shaped leaf plumping up proudly. It’s a funny, cheerful plant, almost cartoonish in its charm.

Perfect for hanging baskets, it loves a warm spot bathed in bright light. Water sparingly, and it rewards you with fast, joyful growth that feels like a celebration.

#15. Purple Passion Plant

Velvety purple fuzz covers the leaves of the Purple Passion Plant, and every time I pass by mine, I can’t resist brushing my fingers across it. It’s one of those plants you experience with both your eyes and your hands.

Give it bright but gentle light and keep the soil slightly moist to maintain that vivid color. Watching it flourish feels like tending a tiny patch of magic.

#16. Inch Plant

Once, a single cutting of Inch Plant ended up in a jar of water on my windowsill. A month later, it had transformed into a waterfall of striped purple and green leaves, tumbling over the jar’s edge with unstoppable energy.

It thrives with little more than bright, indirect light and regular snips. Propagation is a breeze, making it a perfect plant for sharing with friends or simply filling every empty spot in your home with a splash of color.

#17. Kangaroo Fern

Among my collection, Kangaroo Fern has always been the quiet adventurer. Its long, arching fronds seem to leap from their hanging basket, reaching toward the floor with graceful, glossy movement.

Thriving on bright, filtered light and consistent moisture, it transforms spaces into lively, untamed corners of the jungle. Water regularly, but let the topsoil dry slightly between showers to keep those energetic leaves thriving.

#18. Trailing Jade

Some afternoons, while rearranging the plants, I catch myself smiling at the sturdy little leaves of my Trailing Jade. Their compact size and simple round shapes bring a certain peaceful rhythm to the room.

Low-maintenance and tolerant of forgetful watering, it’s the kind of plant you can trust to thrive quietly in the background. Over time, its gentle trails grow longer and fuller, filling empty air with calm green joy.

#19. Air Plants

There’s something beautifully freeing about Air Plants. No soil, no heavy pots—just a floating life, clinging lightly to a piece of driftwood or suspended in glass globes around the house.

They bask in bright, indirect light and appreciate regular mistings or soaks to stay lush. Whenever I create a little hanging arrangement of air plants, it feels like hanging pieces of sky around the room.

#20. Golden Pothos

Golden Pothos trails from the top of a kitchen shelf, casting streaks of green and sunshine-yellow across the plain white wall behind it. Visitors often ask if it’s real because of how vivid the colors are.

It’s the easiest of companions—tolerant, forgiving, and wildly beautiful. A little water when dry, a little admiration now and then, and it gives you a vibrant, living curtain you’ll never want to take down.

#21. Ceropegia Chain of Coins

A new friend introduced me to Ceropegia Chain of Coins during a visit to her plant-filled studio. Tiny, coin-shaped leaves spilled from hanging pots, swaying softly whenever she opened the window.

Bright indirect light and light watering keep this dainty plant happy. Watching its shimmering trails catch the light feels like sprinkling a little more wonder into everyday life.

#22. Velvet Leaf Philodendron

In a shady corner of my reading nook hangs a Velvet Leaf Philodendron, its deep green and bronze-toned leaves softly brushing against the wall. The rich velvet texture seems to trap the light and deepen the room’s sense of coziness.

Give it indirect sunlight and let the soil dry slightly between waterings. It grows with quiet elegance, slowly stretching its soft, velvety arms outward like an invitation to stay a little longer.

#23. Chinese Money Plant

Originally gifted as a tabletop plant, my Chinese Money Plant eventually outgrew its pot—and what a lovely surprise it was to discover that its trailing offshoots make it just as beautiful hanging.

It loves bright, indirect light and light watering. Watching its plump, pancake-like leaves bounce in a soft breeze is oddly comforting, like a reminder to slow down and savor the little things.

#24. Maidenhair Fern

The first Maidenhair Fern I brought home didn’t survive my forgetful watering habits. But when I finally learned to give it the moisture it craved, it rewarded me with the most delicate, lacy green curtains, like a forest fairy’s veil.

High humidity and soft, consistent watering keep it happy. Hanging it in a bathroom or near a humidifier transforms any space into a delicate, breathing woodland retreat.

#25. Creeping Fig

A creeping fig wraps itself around my staircase banister, its tiny, eager leaves tracing the curves like a living embroidery. Watching it fill the space over time has been like witnessing a secret, slow-growing story unfold.

This fast-growing beauty loves bright, indirect light and regular watering. With a little patience, it can weave its way around anything you dream, bringing gentle motion and texture to your home.

Final Thoughts

Every vine, every new leaf unfurling quietly from its pot added a little more softness, a little more rhythm to the spaces around me.

What amazes me most is how something so simple—just a handful of green life suspended in the air—can make a room feel not only more beautiful but more hopeful. These plants ask for care, yes, but they give back tenfold: cleaner air, a calmer mind, a softer heart.

May your home grow lush and wild in all the best ways.