12 Unexpected Plants for Your Hanging Garden

Here are some Unexpected Plants for Your Hanging Garden that are going to look really beautiful dangling down the baskets!

If want to add some different yet great-looking plants to your collection, then we have some Unexpected Plants for Your Hanging Garden that will surely interest you in growing them!

Check out our article on best hanging succulents in India here

Best Plants for Hanging Garden

1. Verbena

Botanical Name: Verbena officinalis

Coming in the mesmerizing shades of blue, purple, red, white, and pink, the cascading verbena flower adds a burst of colors to the gardens throughout the summer.

2. Fuchsia

Botanical Name: Fuchsia magellanica

The hanging flowers of fuchsia, showcasing a wonderful mix of red, purple, and white colors make a striking statement in the gardens.

3. Moss Rose

Botanical Name: Portulaca grandiflora

The rose-like flowers are a great addition to hanging baskets. Displaying in purple, Red, orange, white, pink, yellow hues, these blooms look beautiful in the sun.

4. Bird Nest Fern

Botanical Name: Asplenium nidus

The evergreen spear-like, shiny fronds look exceptionally stunning. This plant, with a rosette of fuzzy leaves, asks for minimal attention and brings a tropical vibe to the space.

5. Baby’s Tears

Botanical Name: Soleirolia soleirolii

Be it hanging baskets, terrariums, or hanging pots, the strands of tiny leaves create a charming look dangling down from the hanging baskets.

6. Boston Fern

Botanical Name: Nephrolepis exaltata

The tiny, triangular leaves add a timeless charm to the hanging baskets. Pride of every Indian garden, this houseplant is one of the toughest plants, as it can easily tolerate drought and low light.

7. Pothos

Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum

One of the best hanging garden plants, pothos is the plant to have for baskets. Its heart-shaped, green leaves have a waxy surface flushed with random yellow splashes.

8. Spider Plant

Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum

The arching leaves of the spider plant are banded with green and yellow stripes. It also forms a dense mound of striped leaves that look spectacular in the hanging pots.

9. Air Plant

Botanical Name: Tillandsia

Air plants are popular for their low maintenance and adaptable nature, as they can fulfill their nutrients requirements from the surroundings. They look great in mini hanging pots!

10. Trailing Jade

Botanical Name: Peperomia rotundifolia

This ground creeping trailing jade does well in full to partial sun and has minimal watering needs, thanks to its water-retaining succulent leaves.

11. Maidenhair Fern

Botanical Name: Adiantum aethiopicum

The dark stems, having tiny leaflets, serve as a contrasting backdrop in the hanging pots. The lushful foliage retains its color in indirect bright light too.

12. Arrowhead Vine

Botanical Name: Syngonium podophyllum

The arrowhead-like green leaves, underlined with the contrasting silvery veins, look elegant. The plant exhibits shades of green, pink, and burgundy, but the size and the color may vary with the age.