8 Great Varieties of Hanging Green Plants

When you decide to add greenery to your office, you have many options for designing a beautiful interior installation. From living walls to artistic pots, green plants benefit your work environment in a myriad of ways. One of the more unique ways to add plants – one that elevates your interest and aesthetic – is to utilize hanging plants. Plants can be hung from railings, ceilings, or architectural details and can fill up spaces in ways that other plants cannot. Here are some of our favorite hanging green plants that you may consider.

1. String of Pearls: You may not realize that one of the most striking hanging plant varieties is actually a succulent. The string of pearl succulents are not only low maintenance, but they have a striking, dramatic look that resembles a green version of their namesake, spilling out dramatically over the edge of the basket.
2. Vinca Vines: Vinca is a classic trailing plant with either solid green or white and yellow variegated leaves. Some plants will briefly showcase purplish-blue flowers in the spring but for a limited time. Vinca does not require any trimming or deadheading but will dependably continue to creep out of your hanging baskets and create green vines.
3. Boston Fern: Perhaps one of the most classic green hanging plants is the Boston Fern. They grow pretty large and can fill up a significant amount of space, making them wonderful for hanging overhead in rooms with high ceilings. The Boston fern showcases large fronds that take on a beautiful upright and arching shape as they grow. Bonus: The Boston fern is a great plant choice for those who live in humid climates!
4. Dichondra: Cultivated for its attractive foliage, dichondra makes an interesting addition to your hanging baskets. This is a dramatic spilling variety, so make sure it has ample space for it to trail. Dichondra exhibits silvery green fan-shaped leaves that won’t need to be deadheaded or trimmed unless they grow too long for the space.
5. Caladium: Although not a trailing plant, the beautiful caladium makes for gorgeous green hanging baskets with large, heart-shaped foliage in a variety of colors and color combinations.
   Caladium loves the warm weather but thrives well in shady conditions – making them excellent for outdoor patios, porticos, or covered areas.
6. Sweet Potato Vines: Sweet potato vines are trailing plants most popular for their foliage – but you may see some small flowers resembling petunias peeking out from the lush leaves. Those leaves are heart-shaped and occur naturally in shades of green, deep purple, or tricolored pink, white, and green varieties.
7. Lemon Surprise: The Dracaena Lemon Surprise showcases stunning foliage, with vibrant green and yellow leaves that add brilliant splashes of color to otherwise bland environments. If you are looking for a creative way to add color and energy to your office location, hotel lobby or retail space, ask Tropex today about adding the Lemon Surprise plant to your environment.
8. Jade Pothos: While we are listing this plant last, it may just be the most popular plant for use in green hanging baskets. The pothos plant is a powerhouse in many ways, being one of the most recommended plants for health benefits and promoting emotional well-being. While there are many varieties of pothos, we love the jade pothos for its striking dark green shades of foliage. This plant gives off tropical jungle vibes and is perfect for any Sarasota business, hotel, restaurant, or convention center looking to create a Florida aesthetic for their guests and events.

Tropex is the Sarasota area’s leading provider of lush greenery and living walls for corporate, hospitality, or tourist environments. Our plant leasing services are all-encompassing, from design to installation, care, and maintenance. Call today to learn more about transforming your space with plants.