7 Best Hanging Plants for a Lush and Lovely Balcony

Hanging plants are beautiful plants cultivated in containers and suspended from ceilings, walls, or hooks. As people move more towards metropolitan cities and lead hectic lives in their apartments, hanging plants on balconies can be a great way to add nature’s touch.

They improve the air quality, and aesthetic appeal, reduce stress and even act as natural screens providing privacy. Hanging plants also assist in mental health by connecting with nature, making them attractive in homes, offices, and urban spaces. This is a sustainable and budget-friendly method for home decor.

7 Best Hanging Plants 

The following is a list of the 7 best hanging plants to elevate your balcony space and create a soulful corner for yourself.

• Begonia
• Pothos 
• Boston fern 
• Petunia
• String of Bananas
• Oregano
• Creeping Fuschia

You can explore more options with the help of the Plantora app. 

Begonia 

Begonias are a popular choice for hanging plants because of their vibrant, plentiful blooms in a variety of colors. Begonia boliviensis and trailing begonias are two varieties that flourish in hanging baskets and enhance any area with their beauty and color. 

They favor moderate watering, well-draining soil, and indirect light. They are a popular choice for gardens and houses because of their long-lasting blooms and low maintenance requirements. Begonias produce a gorgeous, descending floral show all year long with the right maintenance.

Pothos 

It is a common hanging plant, distinguished by its heart-shaped leaves and trailing tendrils. It is perfect for inexperienced gardeners or busy professionals because it needs little maintenance and grows well in a range of light levels, from dim to high indirect light. 

It purifies the air by eliminating harmful pollutants and gives a lush and green appearance to any place. It is ideal for hanging baskets, shelves, or wall planters because of its high growth rate. Such hanging plants continue to be lovely, low-maintenance indoor plants that need occasional watering and pruning for maintenance.

Boston fern 

Boston ferns are great hanging plants because of their luxuriant, feathery leaves that arch beautifully over baskets. They are ideal for indoor areas or places with shade because they flourish in high humidity and strong, indirect light. 

They enhance the quality of the air by increasing oxygen levels and filtering out impurities. Their foliage remains fresh and colorful with moderate watering just to keep the soil wet. They are a popular option for hanging baskets and artistic displays because of the elegance and freshness that their greenery brings to homes.

Petunia

Petunias give vivid color and bright blooms, making them perfect hanging plants for balconies. Their trailing variants provide a beautiful display as they rest over the basket’s sides. Petunias need frequent watering and the occasional pruning to promote healthy flowering. 

They need full sunlight and well-draining soil to grow properly. They enhance any balcony space and are available in a variety of colors, from strong hues to gentle pastels. Petunias are a low-maintenance yet visually striking option because they bloom abundantly from spring to fall with the right care.

String of Bananas

With their cascading vines and banana-shaped leaves, String of Bananas is the ideal hanging plant for balconies. This low-maintenance succulent requires bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil for growth. It is perfect for busy plant owners because it needs little watering. 

Its trailing, quickly growing thicker stems improve balcony aesthetics by producing a lush, green curtain look. It is drought-tolerant and very easy to propagate with stem cuttings. It produces beautiful white flowers in the winter. Regular pruning encourages more robust growth, and its distinctive foliage enhances any balcony area.

Oregano

The genus Origanum consists of 20 species of shrubs and herbs and ornamental oregano can grow up to a height of 6 inches due to its trailing habit. It is a great option for a hanging plant on a balcony due to its strikingly small yet beautiful flowers that bloom all summer.

It is a drought-tolerant plant that grows best in 13-21 degree Celsius temperatures and high humidity. Frequent pruning enhances its fragrant leaves, which can be used fresh or dried for cooking, and promotes bushy growth. This resilient herb is a useful and attractive balcony plant that not only adds greens but also keeps pests away.

Creeping Fuschia 

The creeping fuchsia has unique flowers, which grow straight from the stems instead of hanging down, which are the plant’s most noticeable feature. The small blooms have bright yellow-green sepals that open to disclose a red corolla tube and blue pollen-tipped stamens. This low-growing variety softly streams over the sides of baskets, producing a lovely waterfall appearance.

It grows best on well-draining soil, slightly acidic soil that is partially shaded. Its distinctive red, yellow, and purple blooms draw pollinators such as hummingbirds and bees. Creeping fuchsia adds enduring beauty to any balcony area with frequent watering and sporadic pruning.

Hanging Plant Care 

Hanging plants can enhance the beauty and greenery of any space, but they require proper care to thrive. The first step for hanging plant care is choosing the right plant for your environment; succulents need bright light, while ferns and pothos thrive in indirect light. To prevent root rot, ensure that your hanging plants have sufficient drainage. 

Hanging plants dry out more quickly than ground plants, so consistent watering in the right amount is essential. Daily watering may be necessary during hot weather, while less frequent watering might be enough in cooler conditions. Therefore watering should be done when the soil is dry and misting should be done.

Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer every two to four weeks during the growing season to maintain the health of plants. Trimming of dead plant parts and pruning should be done whenever necessary. Although different plants have varied temperature requirements, preferably 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit is suitable for indoor hanging plants.

You can also refer to the Plantora plant care guide for taking necessary plant care tips for hanging plant care and maintaining a healthy and green garden on the balcony.

Creative ways to display hanging plants  

• Macrame hanging with ceramic pots is great for adding a boho-chic vibe to your balcony. The vibrant colored pots create a contrasting effect with the neutral-toned macrame and look quite chic.

• The balcony railing planter box helps to make better use of the available space at the edges of the railing and gives the appearance of a floral or green border over the balcony.

• Wooden shelves with hanging plants can be customized in size and provide enough space for the plants and give a sophisticated decor look.

• Wooden ladders can be upcycled to be used as hanging planters by suspending jars containing small herbs and flowers.

Conclusion 

Even in small spaces, hanging plants are an efficient way to bring life and add color, and freshness to your balcony. Your balcony may become vibrant and peaceful with the correct plant selections, planned arrangements, and care. Whether you like trailing succulents, fragrant herbs, or beautiful blooming flowers, hanging plants are both aesthetically pleasing and useful as they are space-efficient. They will thrive with regular pruning, sufficient sunlight exposure, and watering. You can design your green balcony by experimenting with various arrangements, pots, and decor ideas.