Names and descriptions of hanging indoor plants (+26 photos)

Trailing plants occupy a special place in indoor gardening. Their green hanging globes are captivating, and even when they're in bloom, they become an elegant addition to any interior. Only experienced gardeners should consider growing trailing houseplants, as they're quite complex to care for. Therefore, after reading the names, descriptions, and photos of these plants, don't rush into buying them—you should first learn the proper care.

Features of hanging indoor flowers

Hanging flowers are especially popular among gardeners and florists. Due to their extensive branching, they can be formed into spheres and other intricate shapes. These flowers are indispensable elements of modern interiors. They are used to decorate the interiors of homes, offices, and halls. Hanging flowers adorn building facades, balconies, and terraces.

Lack of pruning leads to a rapid loss of decorative appeal. Flowers appear neglected and unkempt. Furthermore, hanging baskets tend to branch excessively. Without timely pruning, inner shoots become overshadowed by lateral stems. They suffer from a lack of light and oxygen, eventually drying out.

The Hanging Plant group includes a wide variety of plants. Among them are flowering plants, ornamental foliage plants, and even succulent cacti.

Names of flowering hanging plants with photos

Some trailing plant species are prized for their flowers or fruits. These include begonias, hoyas, fuchsias, jasmines, and nerteras.

Flowering ampelous begonia

The trailing begonia is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Begoniaceae family. It grows as a shrub, reaching half a meter in height. This begonia species is classified by petal color:

• Pink;
• White;
• Red;
• Orange;
• Yellow;
• Terracotta.

The flower is characterized by drooping shoots with bright green, glossy leaves. The shape of the leaves resembles grape leaves.

Flowering occurs during the warm season. The inflorescences are differentiated into male and female. The male flowers are double, while the female flowers are single. Typically, two flowers emerge from a single leaf axil: a single flower and a double flower. A lack of double flowers indicates improper care.

Hoya

Hoyas are evergreen shrubs and vines from the Apocynaceae family. The flower is commonly known as wax ivy. The following species exist today:

• Fleshy (Waxy);
• Beautiful;
• Multiflora (Multi-flowered);
• Majestic;
• Lacunosa (Concave).

Young shoots don't grow leaves. Fresh vines have a purple tint. As they mature, the shoots turn green and then woody. Leaves appear on these shoots.

The leaf blades are oval-shaped with a pointed edge. Hoya leaves are fleshy. Young leaves have a glossy surface. Over time, they become matte.

The inflorescences are collected in umbels. They are located on the main branches. The flowers resemble stars. The coloring can be either single or two-tone. The inflorescences are available in white, red, yellow, and shades of pink.

Fuchsia

Fuchsia is a perennial tree or shrub of the Onagraceae family. The following species are known today:

• Bolivian;
• Bright red;
• Shiny;
• Magellan;
• Small-leaved;
• Paniculate;
• Sparkling;
• Three-leafed.

Fuchsia leaves are arranged oppositely on flexible stems. They are oval-lanceolate in shape with a pointed edge. Some species have serrated leaves. Depending on the species, the leaves are green or reddish in color.

The inflorescence consists of a calyx and a corolla with recurved edges. The stamens are elongated. Flowers can be single or double, and come in a variety of colors.

Jasmine

Jasmine is a vine or shrub in the Oleaceae family. There are evergreen and deciduous varieties. The flower is commonly known as "Jasmine Jasmine." It is often confused with mock orange. The following species of jasmine are grown indoors:

• Bisa;
• Naked-flowered;
• Large-flowered;
• Drug;
• Multi-flowered;
• Short;
• Turned away;
• Sambac (Arabian);
• The finest (multi-flowered).

The flower produces thin shoots that eventually become woody at the base. Jasmine leaves are trifoliate or odd-pinnate. Depending on the species, they grow alternately or oppositely.

Flowers are collected in corymbose inflorescences. They can be located at the tops of shoots or on the sides. Flowers grow singly or in umbels. The inflorescence consists of a corolla, a tube, and a throat. Flower colors include white, yellow, and pink.

Nertera

Nertera is a herbaceous perennial plant in the Rubiaceae family. Nertera is a creeping flower. It is commonly known as Coral Moss. The following varieties are distinguished:

• Granadens (Granada);
• Pressed;
• Balfour;
• Ciliated;
• Cunningham.

The flower has oval, bright green leaves. The surface of the leaves is glossy. Nertera blooms in late spring. The inflorescences are borne solitarily. White petals are combined with a greenish corolla.

The ornamental value of Nertera lies in its berries. After flowering, the bush produces round, fleshy fruits up to 1 cm in diameter. The fruits can be yellow, orange, or red.

Ampelous succulents

Succulents are plants that store moisture for future use. These plants are typically very hardy and resilient.

Rhipsalis

Rhipsalis is an epiphytic shrub in the Cactaceae family. It is also known as the rhipsalis. There are over 50 known species of this flower. The most common are:

• Cereuscula;
• Pilocarpa;
• Bactifer;
• Capilliformis;
• Mesembryanthemoides.

Rhipsalis is characterized by abundant branching and the presence of aerial roots on its shoots. This cactus species lacks spines. Instead, the shoots are covered with a bristly down. Depending on the species, the shoots can be rounded, ribbed, leaf-shaped, or flat. All species have drooping stems.

Flowering occurs in late winter or early spring. Flowers can be located either at the tips of shoots or spread across the entire stem. The flowers are small, white or pale pink.

Zygocactus

Zygocactus is an epiphyte belonging to the Cactaceae family. It is also known as the Christmas Cactus, Decembrist, and Christmas Cactus. There are several species of Zygocactus:

• Buckley;
• Exotic;
• Kautsky;
• Opuntiaceous;
• Truncated.

The shoots are flat, jointed, and glabrous. They are characterized by extensive branching. The edges of the joints are serrated. The shoots are colored a subdued shade of green.

The inflorescences are zygomorphic and located at the tips of the shoots. Depending on the species, they can be bright pink, orange, white, red, or purple.

Aporocactus wattle

The Aporocactus scaly-leaved plant belongs to the genus Aporocactus, family Cactaceae. The plant is also known as the Disocactus scaly-leaved.

During the first year of life, the stems of the climbing aporocactus grow exclusively upward. As the plant matures, they gradually droop. The shoots become drooping and drooping.

The green stems are covered with central and radial spines. The spines are thin and bristly. They can be found in shades of yellow, red, and brown.

The Aporocactus ramus is a flowering plant. Blooms profusely. Inflorescences form on the lateral portions of the shoots. The petals are crimson.

Ornamental foliage hanging indoor flowers

Some trailing houseplants are prized for their leaves. Interestingly, many of them are flowering plants.

Tradescantia

Tradescantia is a herbaceous perennial plant in the Commelinaceae family. It has a rich diversity of species. The most popular are:

• Anderson;
• Virginian;
• Blossfeld;
• White-flowered (Three-colored, Uridis);
• Hairy;
• Zebra-shaped (Hanging);
• Scaphoid;
• Variegated;
• Riverside.

Creeping shoots are capable of rooting on the soil surface. The leaves are the flower's decorative value. Depending on the species, they can be ovate, lanceolate, or elliptical. The leaves always grow alternately. The coloration is varied: shades of green, white, purple, and pink. Most species have two or three shades, but solid-colored spiderworts are also found.

The inflorescences are located in the leaf axils or at the tips of the shoots. The flowers are small.

Asparagus

Asparagus, or asparagus, is a perennial plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. It can grow as a subshrub, herb, or vine. The following species exist:

• Sprenger (Densely flowered, Ethiopian);
• The finest;
• Asparagus (Asparagusoides);
• Crescent;
• Pinnate (Bristly);
• Common (Asparagus officinalis, Asparagus officinalis);
• Meyer;
• Racemose;
• Medeolydes.

The stems tend to branch heavily, with numerous clusters of needle-like shoots. Many gardeners encounter difficulties after pruning the flower. The pruned shoot does not branch, as with most trailing plants, but rather dies. New shoots emerge only from the root zone.

The leaves are small, often with scales or spines on the surface of the blades. The flowers are small, collected in racemose or corymbose inflorescences in the leaf axils. The flowers are separated by sex.

Ivy

Ivy is an evergreen shrub of the Araliaceae family. The following species are used in indoor gardening:

• Common (varieties Kolibra, Eva, Mona Lisa, Jubilee, Harald);
• Colchis (varieties Dentata Variegada, Solfer Haat, Aboresenz);
• Canary (varieties Glory de Marengo, Striata, Golden Leaf, Brigitta);
• Pastukhova.

The stems are creeping and tenacious. They bear leaves with thick skin. Non-flowering species have dark green, lobed leaves. Flowering species are characterized by lighter green leaves of varying shapes.

Flowers are collected in terminal inflorescences of racemose, corymbose, or capitate shapes. The bracts of ivy are weakly developed. The plant's flowers have no aesthetic value.

Creeping ficus

The creeping ficus is a climbing shrub in the Moraceae family. The plant has creeping shoots with suckers on the inner surface. These shoots allow the plant to support itself on almost any surface and can crawl into any crevice. Using aerial roots, the plant can root in the soil of a neighboring pot and displace the plant there.

The leaf blades are heart-shaped. The surface is rough and wrinkled. A mesh pattern is clearly visible on the surface.

The inflorescences are located in the leaf axils. The plant's flowers have no ornamental value.

Frequently asked questions about growing

The Hanging Plant group includes a wide variety of indoor plants, from decorative foliage plants and beautifully flowering specimens to climbing cacti. Hanging Plants differ from other plants by their tendency to branch out. Caring for them requires regular pruning.