When buying indoor plants, we often only think of the standing varieties, whereas a beautiful green or flowering hanging plant can be a spectacular eye-catcher too. Just like the standing plants, hanging plants increase the atmosphere and are very important for a healthy living and working environment because of their oxygen output. A hanging plant is never in the way and with a group of hanging plants together, you can create a beautiful plant heaven in no time. No wonder hanging plants are so popular!
Popular hanging plants in our assortment
Nieuwkoop Europe has an extensive assortment of hanging plants. We would like to tell you more about the most popular species and how to take care of them.
Philodendron Scandens
Philodendron Scandens is a strong and easy houseplant that grows well in low light conditions. A spot in the (semi-)shade is therefore the best choice for this plant, which makes Philodendron Scandens also a very suitable and popular office plant. The beautiful heart-shaped leaves of this houseplant are dark green.
Care
Philodendron scandens does not need a lot of water, but it should not dry out either. The leaves will tell you when the water supply is not right: brown leaves indicate that the plant probably gets too little water, while too much water will result in yellow leaves. Scandens does like high humidity. We therefore advise you to water the plant once a week.
Philodendron scandens prefers an environment where the temperature does not drop below 15ºC during the day and 12ºC at night. When choosing a location, make sure that the long stems do not hang out in the pathway, because the leaves can become unsightly if they are touched frequently. If you remember to give the plant extra nutrition in the spring and summer months, you will enjoy this beautiful pendant for years to come.
Scindapsus
This group of hanging plants is a master at purifying the air and is therefore in the NASA top 10 of the most air-purifying plants. This makes the Scindapsus very suitable for (office) spaces where printers and other equipment are located. In addition, the evaporation process of this plant provides an excellent improvement of the air humidity.
With large leaves that are spotted green and yellow, the graceful Scindapsus 'Aureum' is the most popular variety of the Scindapsus Epipremnum group. This houseplant, also known as dragon ivy, needs a lot of light but also does well in partial shade. The lighter the plant is hanging, the more colourful the leaves will be. Do not, however, hang the plant in front of a south-facing window, as Scindapsus 'Aureum' cannot tolerate direct sunlight. This plant is also sensitive to draughts. In addition to the tremendous air-purifying effect of the Scindapsus 'Aureum', this houseplant also creates good acoustics in an (empty) room. In conclusion, a plant with very special qualities.
Care
Scindapsus 'Aureum' likes a bit of moisture. The soil can always be a bit moist, but make sure that excess water can be drained away. Spraying is not necessary, but by making the leaves dust-free, you will increase the ornamental value and the health of the plant. The ambient temperature for this plant is best between 15°C minimum and 24°C maximum and the Aureum will respond well to additional feeding in the spring and summer months. If the liana becomes too long, simply cut it off at the leaf axils.
Ficus pumila (repens)
Ficus pumila, or climbing fig, is a fast grower that can hang and climb. Pumila means small, which refers to the small, beautifully drawn leaves that are round or heart-shaped. The climbing fig prefers a warm environment, but cannot stand direct sunlight. A semi-shaded location is most ideal for this hanging plant. Do not hang Ficus pumila above a radiator or in a draught, because it absolutely cannot cope with that.
Care
Ficus pumila likes slightly moist soil and likes to be misted in the spring and summer months. Preferably with lukewarm, boiled water or rainwater to prevent lime stains. Although Ficus pumila can survive temperatures between 5 and 10°C, a temperature between 15 and 22°C is most ideal. Ficus pumila does not like changes, so try to avoid large temperature fluctuations. This also applies to changing the location of the plant; Ficus pumila does not appreciate internal moves. Therefore, when choosing a location, make sure that the plant has enough room to grow. You can cut off stems that are too long or unsightly.
Ficus pumila 'White Sunny' and Ficus pumila (repens) 'Green Sunny'
Ficus pumila has various varieties, of which 'White Sunny' and 'Green Sunny' are the most popular. The name of Ficus pumila 'White Sunny' already gives something away about the appearance of the plant. The small heart-shaped leaves are green and have a narrow white edge. Ficus pumila 'White Sunny' is native to China, where the white edge is seen as a halo of the good green spirit of the plant, which radiates away its negative energy. Thanks to this characteristic, the 'White Sunny' can neutralise negative energy.
Chlorophytum comosum
The very strong Chlorophytum comosum is an easy to care for plant with narrow curved leaves that are yellow-green in colour. Chlorophytum comosum, better known Spider Plant, is self-propagating: long shoots with small white flowers develop into small plants. With very strong air-purifying qualities, the decorative Spider Plant belongs to the NASA top 10 best air-purifying plants. The plant is best kept in semi-shade or light, but cannot be kept in full sun.
Care
Chlorophytum comosum prefers a slightly moist soil, but make sure that excess water can drain away to prevent root rot. The Spider Plant feels most comfortable with a room temperature between 19 and 22°C. Spraying is not necessary, but it is certainly appreciated. Unsightly leaves can be cut away, as can the long (flowering) shoots when there is too much of them.
Rhipsalis
The Rhipsalis is a succulent and thus belongs to the cactus family. This fast grower has long tendrils that look like coral. This beautiful fresh-green plant requires little maintenance and does well with a lot of light, but also with little light. A fun fact: Rhipsalis is said to have a calming effect on stress. The ideal office plant!
Care
As a member of the cactus family, the Rhipsalis does not need much water. The soil may even dry out a little. Do make sure that the plant is watered sufficiently when it stands or hangs in the full sun. The Rhipsalis can be pruned well, so if the tendrils become too long, you can easily cut them off.