Having plants in the home is not only an action to decorate the interior, but it 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 research 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 series of options for hanging shade plants that we can use to create our small 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 suitable for the type of space 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-to-care for plants, to place on pendants and give a twist to the appearance of the home.
Hanging shade plants
Potus
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 best to place it in hanging baskets to appreciate its beauty and keep pets safe, in case they want to ingest it.
Low light
Irrigation: Infrequent
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 perish before winter and is always green. The sword fern is also an excellent option to place in the bathroom, because it withstands humidity quite well.
Light: Intermediate
Irrigation: Frequent
Tillandsia
Tillandsia is the right choice if you are looking for an exotic plant. Better known as an air plant, it is characterized by not needing a pot to grow. These types of plants grow on trees in their natural state. That is to say, they take what they need, without developing a root and therefore, they do not require land to live.
It can be grown on stones, wood, glass or metal surfaces. As for watering, since they do not have roots, they do not need to be watered as such, but rather just spray them until their leaves are completely moist.
Light: Intermediate
Irrigation: Infrequent
bird’s 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 attractive. It is a perennial plant that withstands 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 maximum potential, partial shade is best, avoiding direct sun. As for hydration, you can water it with a sprayer so that its leaves can be covered very well with water.
Light: Intermediate
Irrigation: Frequent
Philodendron hederaceum (heart)
This is a beautiful evergreen climbing plant, so it can be used to give a jungle look to the interior. 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.
You must be careful as it is toxic to cats, so try to keep it out of their reach.
Light: Intermediate
Irrigation: Frequent
spider plant
Its scientific name is chlorophytum comosum although it is also commonly known as ribbon, malamadre or love bow. It is one of the easiest hanging shade plants to care for and usually takes on a very leafy shape. 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 should be careful.
High light
Irrigation: Frequent