Step up from your traditional potted plants and go for hanging house plants as the new decorating idea. Whether you have a small or large garden, you can create a special place that reflects your tastes and style. A hanging garden, no matter how small it may seem, can add so much charm to any home. You can choose from hundreds of different species of plants, from aromatic herbs to evergreen trees, flowering shrubs to even shrubs that grow upside down! Whether you are looking for an indoor plant or a window seat, there are a variety of hanging plant options to satisfy any taste.
In our living rooms, we always want to have some greenery because it makes the place look more comfortable and relaxing. Potted plants never really get to experience the great outdoors, but hanging house plants do. They can soak up the scent of the flowers and be enjoyed year round, even during the winter. Potted plants may even become pests if you leave them outside to be exposed to too much weather. Hanging plants on the other hand can survive even the worst weather in the garden. The biggest benefit is that they provide a lot of greenery all around, while providing you with a focal point that you can appreciate for much less time.
If you want to create an outdoor living area, you can always place tall plants on either side of a screened-in porch. But if you are going for something with more height, hanging plants are the best option. You can purchase potted plants that come in kits, but if you’re short on space, you can use some pots that you can find at a craft store or nursery. The pots can range in size from those that are about four to eight inches across to those that are well over ten inches. The size of the pots will depend on how many plants you are wanting to grow, and how much sunlight your home gets during the day.
Some indoor hanging houseplants to choose from are ficus, geraniums, photos, pansies, phlox, ficus, and pansies. All of these are easy to grow and add a lot of color to your home. The ficus is the best for southern homes because of its hardiness, which is good for areas of high humidity. The geranium can provide you with colorful blooms throughout the year, as can the photos.
If you’re looking for something a little different, then you might want to consider hanging basket flowers. These are typically used indoors and are made from plastic and string or wicker. The baskets are filled with flowers that are ready to float down. Some of the strings or wicker are dyed green, so the plant looks more like a real plant. Because they are easy to keep floating, and relatively maintenance free, this is one of the more popular indoor plant options.
When choosing plants, make sure they get plenty of sunlight, and that they receive a lot of water. They also need fertilizer, if you are growing them from seed. If you do choose to start them from seeds, you will have to take care of them properly. Make sure they are placed in a location that receives direct sunlight most of the day. This will ensure they bloom properly. Do not overwater, as the roots will eventually rot from too much moisture.
One beautiful plant to consider for your home is the chenille plant, or arrowhead plant, which is perfect for sunny areas. You can place it on a window ledge or other area of your home facing the sun, and it will soak up as much sunlight as it can. The chenille plant is highly resistant to insects and fungus and will grow back new leaves each year. It blooms in the spring and will turn color to a deep green when the flowers open.
Other exotic plants to consider growing are the African violet or more commonly known as the mallow plant, the ficus tree, the sunflowers, the California poppy, the gladioli, and the mistletoe cactus. All these plants are extremely adaptable and will do well in any part of your home, provided you give them the proper amount of sunlight and water. Most of these plants will do fine without the aid of soil, although the cactus and the arrowhead plant need a little extra water. Misting is necessary for all these plants to thrive and remember you should water deeply when the soil is dry. Hanging baskets are a great option because they will provide you with the flowering plants you need without having to purchase a set of plants that would be too expensive to fill your home.
