How to Turn Your Apartment into a Hanging Plant Sanctuary

Everyone needs a little greenery in their life, though taking on houseplants can seem intimidating at first. How do those of us with not-so-green thumbs get along in the wonderful world of plants?

Believe it or not, the answer isn’t as difficult as you might think. It starts with choosing a hanging plant (or plants) to jazz up your space. While hanging plants are great for adding splashes of green to any outdoor space, they also look great indoors.

Below are some of our best tips for choosing the right hanging plants for your space — including which ones work best, how and where to hang them, and tips for taking care of them like a pro plant parent:

Pick a Plant:

Before you rush off to the local plant shop, it’s important to consider what type of plant will work best for your space. Many hanging plants are low maintenance and easy to care for, but some need more light and/or water.

Don’t have a lot of windows? Be sure to opt for plants that can survive (and thrive) in low-light conditions. Share your space with a furry friend? Be sure to do a safety check to ensure your plant is safe and non-toxic.

Below are some examples of popular plants that tick all the boxes for both their aesthetic and maintenance values:

Spider Plants

These are perfect for plant care novices. Cascading and pretty, they’re also relatively easy to care for. They prefer indirect light, warm conditions, and regular watering, and they’re a staple of the indoor plant world. Other Plants Great for First-Timers: Pothos Plants, Trailing Succulents, Staghorn Fern

Heartleaf Philodendrum

Low light levels? No problem! This indoor plant thrives in places with no direct light or consistently low-light levels. It’s also a prolific plant and will keep growing if you let it, which is good for getting as much green into your space as possible. Other Plants for Low-Light: Devil’s Ivy, English Ivy, Trailing Jade Plant

For those looking for plants that are safe for pets, be sure to check the ASPCA’s list of plants to avoid. Some popular hanging plants varieties among pet owners include include spider plants, staghorn ferns, string of hearts, string of turtles, and burros tail.

Choose the Perfect Plant Accessories

Choosing the right plant is just the tip of the iceberg. Before your can turn your space into a hanging plant haven, you also need the right accessories. That means planters, hangers, hooks, misters, watering cans, and, of course, the perfect places in your apartment for those houseplants to hang.

Planter Power

When choosing a planter for a hanging plant, remember to think about the future watering situation — i.e. choose a pot that won’t leak. We love these stylish planters from Amazon because they come with all the necessary equipment, and they’re super affordable, too.

Hanging Out

It’s not only the pot that matters — it’s how you hang your plant. Style plays a part here, but you really want to be sure that your straps or hangers are up to the job up keeping that plant up. Wraparound hangers work best, as they won’t interfere with your new plant’s growth and will stay out of the way when you’re on watering duty.

These fabric straps from Pistils Nursery are both stylish and fun, and this macrame marvel has proud plant parent written all over it.

By Hook or By Crook

One of the easiest ways to hang your new indoor plant friends is with a simple hook in the ceiling. As always, just make sure it’s strong enough to support both your plant and its planter’s weight, especially after watering. Wall-mounted hangers can also work here, as long as they leave the plant enough space to grow.

This Bloomscape beauty is a minimal, modern, and oh-so trendy way to display your new green gem. We also love this three-tiered hanging shelf from Amazon, as it’s a great way to display more than one hanging plant. After all, the more green the better!

Adding some green to your living space is the perfect way to spruce up your apartment’s decor and bring a little zen to your home. Whether you’re a newbie to the plant world or a full-fledged green-thumb, hanging plants are always a good choice, especially for apartment dwellers that are short on space.