Having plants at home is not only an action to decorate the interior, but also opens up the possibility of establishing a deeper relationship with nature and transforming this into an exercise in self-care. Generating a botanical sanctuary goes beyond the mere transformation of the home and decoration. Various investigations and articles address the mental health benefits of establishing a connection with nature. And what better option than to do it in your own home. For this, there are a number of options for hanging shade plants that we can use to create our little sanctuary.
When it comes to plant care, not everyone may have the desired success. Although one of the main reasons why they fail to prosper is because they are not adequate for the type of space that we can offer. There are indoor plants that are an excellent option since they do not need direct sunlight. Here we show you a list of easy-care plants, to place on hanging pots and give a twist to the appearance of the home.
hanging shade plants
pothos
Also known as Devil’s Ivy, whose scientific name is epipremnum aureum. It has a great peculiarity and that is that it is almost impossible to kill, making it the perfect plant for indoors. It requires very little care, although we must be careful not to place it low as it is toxic to dogs and cats. It is better to place it in hanging baskets to appreciate its beauty and keep pets safe, in case they want to ingest it.
sword fern
Ferns, in addition to being an excellent option for indoor hanging plants, stand out for their ability to purify the air. It is an excellent choice since its leaf is evergreen, which means that it does not die before winter and is always green. The sword fern is also an excellent option to place in the bathroom, because it supports humidity quite well.
tillandia
Tillandsia is the right choice if you are looking for a plant with an exotic shape. Better known as an air plant, it is characterized by not needing a pot to grow. These types of plants grow on the trunks of trees in their natural state. That is to say, they take the necessary nutrients, without developing a root and therefore, they do not require land to inhabit.
It can be grown on stones, wood, glass or metal surfaces. Regarding irrigation, since it does not have a root, it is not necessary to water it as such, but rather only spray water until its leaves are completely wet.
bird nest
It is also a type of fern that grows resembling a large bird’s nest. It has very leafy leaves with wavy edges that make it very showy. It is a perennial plant that supports adverse conditions well, like almost all ferns. It can live in spaces with little natural light.
Although if what you want is for it to grow to its full potential, partial shade is best, avoiding direct sun. As for hydration, it can be watered with a sprayer so that its leaves can be covered very well with water.
Philodendron hederaceum (heart)
This is a beautiful evergreen climbing plant, so it can be used to give an interior woodsy look. Just as its name says, it is made up of beautiful, bright green, heart-shaped leaves. In addition, if it reaches maturity it also produces white flowers.
You must be careful as it is toxic to dogs and cats, so try to keep it out of their reach.
spider plant
Its scientific name is chlorophytum comosum although it is also commonly known as ribbon, malamadre or love bond. It is one of the easiest shade hanging plants to care for and tends to take on a very leafy form. It has long leaves with a white line in the center that gives it an extremely beautiful appearance. Although, like the heart plant, it is also toxic to dogs and cats, so you must be careful.
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