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Posted by coyle 9b (My Page) on Fri, Oct 23, 09 at 20:49
Hello, I have 6 of those coconut fiber hanging baskets in front of my shady windows, not much direct sun but I do keep the blinds open. The tops are above the window so the hanging part will get the light.
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RE: What are some good hanging houseplants?
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| Off the top of my head: any number of pothos varieties
hoyas
strawberry begonia/saxifraga stolonifera
string of beads/senecio rowleyanus
Aeschynanthes
some begonias
columnea
asparagus densiflirus
rosary vine /ceropegia woodii
spider plant
English ivy
philodendrum chordatum
stonecrop/ sedum
for something exotic amd provided there's enough light on the drooping parts, try dendrobium anosmum to get great ideas, visit logees.com. They have a whole section on hanging plants for sale. Keep on mind also that you don't have to direct pot the plant into the basket. You can (and I highly recommend since it's indoors) place the plant, pot and all, into the basket with a drip tray so you can water in olae without having to take the whole shebang to the sink to water to let the water drain out. |
RE: What are some good hanging houseplants?
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| I'm a big fan of Platycerium bifurcatum, also known as the staghorn fern. Unlike a lot of ferns, they're not really particular about pH or humidity or soil quality, and they're also somewhat succulent. They CAN be rot prone, I've heard, and they don't really like it if you let them wilt constantly, but watering's not really particularly difficult. I have noticed that young plants are sort of prone to spontaneous collapse. Larger ones are a lot easier for some reason. Also they really benefit from going outside in the summer, and they don't grow constantly. Individual fronds last about three years before falling off. sort of prone to scales. It's not particularly hard to keep scale in check on these, though, because the foliage is really sturdy compared to a lot of ferns. Also the shape of the fronds make it fairly easy to spray them down/scrape if necessary. Also there's lots of cool hanging cacti. Rhipsalis salicornioides is a nice one. You probably want to avoid the spiny ones because I DOUBT you want spiny plants at eye level :) Epiphyllums are one of the coolest things in the world and I'd have one if they didn't get huge. |
RE: What are some good hanging houseplants?
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Wandering Jew, Tradescantia zebrina.
Here's mine, looking a bit bedraggled from sub-50°F's temps. A great plant, responds well to pruning. 
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RE: What are some good hanging houseplants?
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Yeah, I have wandering jew all over here, it's great stuff.
We've got 30yr old staghorns that area about 6ft diameter.
Those goldfish type plants are my favorites and I'll check into the hanging dendrobiums, they sound neat. Thank you! |
RE: What are some good hanging houseplants?
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| Hi, I agree with putting a plant inside the lined basket, it owuld be easier to water and also, the coco fiber would cause the soild to dry out very fast. . . With that being said, I'd like to suggest an oak leaf or grape leaf ivy. They hang nicely and don't require a lot of light. They are so full that it doesn't take a lot of plant to fill an area. Have fun choosing. . . let us know what you decide on. . . Maid~ |
RE: What are some good hanging houseplants?
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Coyle, can you attach an extension to lower plants, so all parts get equal sunlight?
When you water, will you have to remove each plant so water doesn't pour out? lol
Which direction does your window face? Terpguy, you've suggested really nice hanging plants, but unless Coyle lowers the pot so it gets enough sun, some plants won't get enough light..Eg: Sedum, Aeschynanthes and Hoyas. Josh, how ya doing? I love the colors of your WJ..What is Sub-50F??? lol Hey Maid..how are you? Long time no see, huh? It's funny you mentioned Grape Ivy..I added one to my collection last winter..it really looks nice hanging, and such a fast-grower, too. Toni |
RE: What are some good hanging houseplants?
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Hey, Toni!
I'm doing well, thank you! I'm glad to see you posting.
This Fall, I've exposed my WJ to temps in the 40°F's....and none of the foliage died.
I was surprised. It's back inside now, safe from the frost. Josh |
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