The Best Hanging Plants for South Facing Windows

Best Hanging Plants For South Facing Windows

If you’re a plant person then you know south facing windows tend to receive the most amount of sunlight in the US. This usually means sun loving plants thrive in these south facing windows making this a premium spot to grow beautiful plants.

So if you’re lucky enough to have a south facing window that gets a lot of light then all you need are some indoor hanging plants to brighten to room.

So what are the best hanging plants for south facing windows?

Some of the best hanging plants for south facing windows are chenille plants, string of pearls, hanging jade, ponytail palm, and air plants. All southern exposure plants need to withstand lots of direct and indirect sunlight. If the plants are receiving too much direct sunlight then a sheer curtain can be used to dampen the light intensity.

There are more options for indoor plants, succulents, and air plants than just this list. However, this list has the best or most common indoor plants for south facing windows.

So lets liven up that south facing window area by adding some lovely greenery.

Indoor Hanging Plants for South Facing Windows

There are quite a few houseplants suitable for hanging indoors that would thrive next to a bright and sunny south facing window.

Chenille Plant (Acalypha Hispida)

The tropical chenille plant (Acalypha hispida) hails from the Pacific Islands and has beautiful green leaves and long red or white fuzzy flowers.

This plant loves sunlight, so it’s a perfect candidate for hanging by your sunny south facing window.

Chenille Plant for growing plants indoors facing southern window

The chenille plant needs to be watered and misted daily to ensure it has the humidity it needs since it is a tropical plant.

If you’re lucky enough to live in zones 9 or 10 then the chenille plant can also be grown outdoors during the warm tropical months.

String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus)

String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) are a form of succulent. As the name suggests, they grow long stems with pearl-shaped bulbs.

String of Pearls for growing plants indoors facing southern window

String of Pearls thrive with a lot of sunlight and in dry soil. These plants are incredibly low maintenance and perfect for hanging and beginners.

Ensure you leave enough space beneath the plant for the stems to dangle beautifully.

Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata)

The Jade plant (Crassula ovata) is perfect for a sunny south facing window.

hanging jade plant for growing plants indoors facing southern window

Jade plants love sunlight and only need to be watered when the soil is completely dry. This makes jade plants a low maintenance and beginner friendly option for hanging plants.

As the jade plant grows, you may need to transition it away from its hanging position to a nice spot on the table or ground.

Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata)

Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) has a small, thick trunk with long flowing foliage.

hanging ponytail palm plant for growing plants indoors facing southern window

This is a great plant to hang to let the “ponytail” foliage drape over the pot. Ponytail palms need a lot of sun but only need be watered when the soil fully dries out.

This is another low maintenance plant that is beginner friendly.

Air Plants (Tillandsia Genus Plants)

Air plants (Tillandsia genus plants) are perfect for hanging by your window. Air plants need a lot of bright light and do not require any soil.

hanging air plant for growing plants indoors facing southern window

The coolest feature of air plants is that without needing soil, you can hang or display air plants in a variety of ways. Air plants can be placed in regular planters, glass spheres, and even sea shells!

Air plants are another low maintenance, beginner friendly plant since they only need to be soaked in water every two weeks.

How to Hang A Plant Indoors

There are a few options when it comes to hanging a plant indoors.

  1. You can hang your plants from the ceiling by drilling your hanging basket rope into the ceiling or a ceiling rod
  2. Small succulents can be suctioned to your window
  3. You can hang planters to a wall right by your window

Go for the design choice that makes the most sense for your space and the specific plants you’re looking to hang.

Pinterest is a great place to look for creative ideas. A simple rule of thumb is to use contrast with white or black pots or even complementary colors to the plant’s leaves or flowers.

How To Hang A Plant Indoors Without Drilling

If you want to hang your plants from the ceiling but you do not want to drill any holes then you can use an adhesive hook.

3M makes Command hooks that are readily available in hardware stores and on Amazon.

Read the label to check the weight that the adhesive hook can handle and keep in mind that your plant will grow which will add to the weight.

Make sure to account for the extra weight of the plant when it is fully watered. A dry plant will weigh a lot less than a plant that has just been watered.

The Easiest Way To Water Indoor Hanging Plants

The easiest way to water your indoor hanging plants is to water the soil directly as the potted plant continues to hang.

Grab your favorite watering can for your indoor plants and wet the soil when needed.

Frequently moving the plants around can irritate or stress out the plants so its best to keep them in their spot as much as possible.

Preventing Dripping of Water from Hanging Plants

Watering a hanging plant can be tricky since the excess water is going to drip onto the floor or whatever piece of furniture is beneath the hanging plant.

However, a way to prevent water dripping from hanging plants is to place the potted plant within another pot that does not have a drainage hole.

This offers an extra layer of protection for the floors and the potted plant should absorb or wick up the excess water when needed.

Hang A Sheer Curtain To Turn Direct Sunlight Into Bright Indirect Light

If the direct sunlight is too intense or is harming the plants then you can hang a sheer curtain to dim the lights. Sheer curtains are transparent curtains that allow in a fair amount of light while blocking direct sunlight.

Sheer curtains for indoor house plants

Most indoor houseplants thrive in indirect sunlight so this is a great option if you want to place other types of plants near the sunny south facing window.

Not to mention sheer curtains add a bit of privacy. Sheer curtains can be found on amazon in all colors and sizes.

Final Thoughts

Indoor hanging plants can transform a window and space from dull to lively and welcoming. Indoor plants also provide a beautiful atmosphere while you’re sipping your morning coffee or catching up on news.

Depending on your desired level of maintenance, there are all kinds of plants that are perfect for your south facing window.

From the extremely low maintenance air plants to the high maintenance chenille plants and everything in between, you’re sure to find a beautiful indoor hanging plant that works for you.

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