Which Hanging Plants Are Best for Low Light?

Pothos, Spider Plant, and Heartleaf Philodendron all tolerate low light conditions well, making them ideal for shaded rooms, bathrooms, or offices with artificial lighting.

Which Hanging Plants Are Pet Safe?

Spider Plant and Swedish Ivy are considered non-toxic and safe for homes with pets. Always verify plant safety for your specific pet species.

How Often Should Hanging Plants Be Watered?

Most hanging plants should be watered when the top layer of soil is dry. Succulent types like String of Pearls prefer to dry out completely between waterings.

Do Hanging Plants Grow Quickly?

Yes, several types such as Pothos, English Ivy, and Swedish Ivy grow rapidly under good lighting and consistent care, while String of Pearls grows more slowly.

Which Hanging Plant Is Easiest to Maintain?

Pothos is one of the easiest to maintain—it tolerates neglect, variable lighting, and infrequent watering while still thriving.

Which Hanging Plants Like Humidity?

Begonia Vine and English Ivy enjoy humidity-rich environments like bathrooms or kitchens. Regular misting can help mimic their natural conditions.

What’s a Good Spot to Hang Indoor Plants?

Hanging plants do well in bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen corners, near bright windows, or from ceiling hooks above shelves and desks.

Are Hanging Plants Expensive in New Zealand?

Prices range from $10 to $35 NZD depending on the variety and size. Pothos and Spider Plants are usually the most budget-friendly.

Best Hanging Plants You Can Buy In New Zealand

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

English Ivy (Hedera helix)

String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)

Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus)

Begonia Vine (Cissus discolor / Rex Begonia Vine)

Looking to green up your home without taking up floor space? These 7 hanging plants bring life, texture, and vertical charm to any New Zealand room—from small apartments to bright bathrooms. Easy-care picks like Pothos, Spider Plant, and Heartleaf Philodendron thrive in indirect light and are perfect for beginners. Swedish Ivy offers a pet-safe option, while bold varieties like String of Pearls and Begonia Vine add drama. Each plant is tailored to different light, humidity, and space needs—helping you find the right trailing greenery to suit your lifestyle and home layout.

Illustration of three hanging houseplants: Heartleaf Philodendron, Swedish Ivy, and Begonia Vine, displayed in decorative hanging pots with plant names labeled.

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

A true classic, Pothos is loved for its lush vines, marbled leaves, and ability to thrive in just about any room. It’s an ideal starter plant that brings instant greenery with very little effort.
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‍☀️ Light Requirements
Bright, indirect light is best, but it can survive in low-light spaces too. Avoid harsh, direct sun.
‍🌡️ Temperature Range
Thrives between 18–27°C. Keep it away from cold spots below 10°C.
‍🧽 Maintenance
Very low-maintenance. Let the topsoil dry between waterings. Trim vines occasionally to manage length or propagate.
‍⏱️ Growth Speed
Fast-growing under good light conditions. It won’t take long to trail beautifully.
‍📏 Size
Can trail up to 2–3 metres indoors.
‍🐾 Pet Safe?
❌ No. Toxic to pets if ingested.
‍🏡 Best Spot
Hang it in a bright corner, over bookshelves, or in a kitchen with filtered light.
‍💲 Price in NZ
$12–$30 NZD

A lush Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum) plant with trailing variegated green leaves in a modern white pot with holes, placed on a white surface.

A small Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum) with vibrant green leaves in a brown nursery pot, placed on a wooden floor indoors.

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

With its arched green-and-white leaves and baby “pups,” Spider Plant is perfect for airy displays and macramé hangers. It’s easy to care for and pet-friendly.
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‍☀️ Light Requirements
Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates low light quite well.
‍🌡️ Temperature Range
Best in 16–27°C. Sensitive to cold drafts from windows or doors.
‍🧽 Maintenance
Very easy. Water when the top layer of soil is dry. It rarely complains.
‍⏱️ Growth Speed
Moderate grower, especially when given good light.
‍📏 Size
Leaves grow up to 60 cm, with runners stretching 90 cm or more.
‍🐾 Pet Safe?
✅ Yes. Safe for cats and dogs.
‍🏡 Best Spot
Looks stunning in bathrooms, kitchen corners, or hanging near bright windows.
‍💲 Price in NZ
$10–$25 NZD

A large, lush spider plant with solid green leaves growing in a decorative black planter on a metal plant stand. The plant is indoors next to a fireplace and a window with a beige blind.

A mature spider plant in a raised planter stand by a window, with long arching green leaves edged in white. Several spiderettes (baby plants) hang down from the parent plant. Natural light fills the indoor room.

English Ivy (Hedera helix)

This trailing evergreen vine adds classic charm to any room. It grows quickly and creates a beautiful cascading effect when hanging from baskets or shelves.

‍☀️ Light Requirements
Enjoys bright, indirect light but tolerates shade. Too much direct sun can scorch leaves.
‍🌡️ Temperature Range
Ideal range is 15–25°C. Protect from sudden drops in temperature.
‍🧽 Maintenance
Moderate. Keep soil lightly moist and mist occasionally for humidity.
‍⏱️ Growth Speed
Fast-growing in bright, stable environments.
‍📏 Size
Vines can reach up to 2 metres or more indoors.
‍🐾 Pet Safe?
❌ No. Toxic to pets and children.
‍🏡 Best Spot
Perfect for high shelves, wall-mounted baskets, or stair railings.
‍💲 Price in NZ
$12–$25 NZD

lose-up of mature English Ivy (Hedera helix) leaves with deep green color and prominent white veining, trailing over the edge of a pot.

String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)

A conversation-starter, this succulent vine has bead-like leaves that drape delicately from containers—perfect for modern or minimalist spaces.

‍☀️ Light Requirements
Bright, indirect light is essential. Avoid direct midday sun.
‍🌡️ Temperature Range
Thrives in 18–24°C. Protect from cold drafts and frosty windows.
‍🧽 Maintenance
Moderate. Let the soil dry completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common issue.
‍⏱️ Growth Speed
Slow to moderate. Growth speeds up in warmer, well-lit areas.
‍📏 Size
Can trail 30–60 cm, eventually longer with age.
‍🐾 Pet Safe?
❌ No. Toxic if ingested.
‍🏡 Best Spot
Looks stunning in hanging planters near north- or east-facing windows.
‍💲 Price in NZ
$15–$35 NZD

Lush mature String of Pearls plant with dense cascading vines of round green beads growing over the edge of a container in full sun.

Young String of Pearls succulent in a hanging pot with trailing vines of spherical green leaves, placed outdoors in partial sunlight.

Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)

This heart-shaped beauty is beloved for its adaptability and charm. It’s a classic trailing plant that softens any room, especially when allowed to cascade.
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‍☀️ Light Requirements
Tolerates low to medium light. Avoid direct sun, which can burn leaves.
‍🌡️ Temperature Range
Prefers 16–27°C. Keep away from cold, drafty areas.
‍🧽 Maintenance
Very easy. Let the top layer of soil dry before watering. Wipe leaves monthly.
‍⏱️ Growth Speed
Moderate to fast, especially in spring and summer.
‍📏 Size
Vines can reach up to 1.8 metres indoors.
‍🐾 Pet Safe?
❌ No. Toxic to pets and humans.
‍🏡 Best Spot
Great for bedroom corners, home offices, or wall-mounted planters.
‍💲 Price in NZ
$15–$30 NZD

A hanging basket filled with mature Philodendron hederaceum with heart-shaped green leaves, some of which have yellow variegation. The plant is surrounded by other potted plants in a greenhouse setting.

A small Philodendron hederaceum in a gray pot, held up by a hand. The plant has heart-shaped leaves with striking light green and cream variegation. Other potted plants are visible in the background.

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus)

Despite the name, it’s not a true ivy—but it’s a gorgeous trailing plant with scalloped leaves and a subtle shine. Great for beginners!

‍☀️ Light Requirements
Bright, indirect light is best. Tolerates a little morning sun.
‍🌡️ Temperature Range
Thrives in 15–24°C. Avoid frost and sudden chills.
‍🧽 Maintenance
Low-maintenance. Let the topsoil dry between waterings. Pinch tips to promote fullness.
‍⏱️ Growth Speed
Fast grower in warm, bright spaces.
‍📏 Size
Trails 60–90 cm with ease.
‍🐾 Pet Safe?
✅ Yes. Safe for cats and dogs.
‍🏡 Best Spot
Excellent for kitchen windowsills, shelves, or hanging in sunny spots.
‍💲 Price in NZ
$10–$20 NZD

Variegated Swedish Ivy in a green hanging pot, displaying trailing stems with green and white foliage—perfect for bright indoor corners.

Begonia Vine (Cissus discolor / Rex Begonia Vine)

This trailing vine offers dramatic foliage in shades of green, purple, and silver. A bold pick that loves humidity and thrives in bright, filtered light.

‍☀️ Light Requirements
Bright, filtered light. Avoid direct sun which can fade or burn leaves.
‍🌡️ Temperature Range
Loves 18–26°C. Keep away from cold windows or heaters.
‍🧽 Maintenance
Moderate. Needs regular moisture, high humidity, and a bit more attention than most hanging plants.⏱️ Growth Speed
Moderate. Can climb or trail quickly in the right environment.
‍📏 Size
Can trail or climb up to 1.5 metres.🐾
Pet Safe?
❌ No. Not safe if ingested.
‍🏡 Best Spot
Ideal for sunrooms, bright bathrooms, or hanging near sheer-curtained windows.
‍💲 Price in NZ
$18–$35 NZD

Trailing Begonia vine with deep green and silver patterned leaves, ideal for hanging baskets or indoor plant shelves.

Begonia 'Gryphon' with metallic green and burgundy leaves in a small decorative pot, showcasing striking foliage patterns.

Best Hanging Plants You Can Buy In New Zealand

Table Of Contents

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

English Ivy (Hedera helix)

String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)

Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)

Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus)

Begonia Vine (Cissus discolor / Rex Begonia Vine)

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