Is it getting too tight on the windowsill? Do you want to cover an unsightly corner? Then hanging plants are just the thing! Here you can find out which plants are best and what you should consider when caring for them.Hanging Plants
The correct arrangement of your hanging plants
In order for your hanging plants to develop really long shoots, they should hang as freely as possible. You can either buy completely ready-made hanging pots. But if you have the time and inclination, it is also great to make your own individual with chains or beautiful ribbons. Macrame traffic lights also look particularly beautiful. They are not difficult to knot yourself and the retaining net fits around any flower pot. Here’s how to make your own macrame hanging baskets:
Make sure that the plants are hanging stable and above all straight so that the plant does not fall down or the water runs out of the pot when watering. As an alternative to hanging, you can also plant your hanging plants in a normal flower pot and place them on shelves, cupboards or a column. In this way, the green roommates can grow to very different heights and bring a real jungle feeling into your apartment. Various hanging plants are also very suitable as room dividers!
Choosing the right hanging plant
Many indoor plants are generally suitable for planting in a hanging basket. However, those plants look particularly beautiful if the shoots in the traffic light grow downwards. Here you can find our 8 favorite hanging plants:
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1:EFEUTUTE
The efeutute is one of the most famous hanging plants. It forms a dense curtain of light green leaves with a white pattern and is therefore great as a room divider. At the same time, it is particularly easy to care for and therefore the perfect candidate for a hanging basket.
2:PHILODENDRON
The philodendron is also one of the easy-care houseplants. The climbing philodendron with its heart-shaped leaves is particularly suitable as a climbing plant. He likes to stand in a sunny to partially shaded location.
3:FERNS
Ferns often develop very long, bushy shoots and are therefore perfect for hanging baskets. They are very easy to care for and are suitable for almost every room in your home. Sword, antler, or lady’s hair fern are optimal.
4:CORAL CACTUS
With its bushy shoots, the coral cactus does not look like a cactus, but it still cuts a fine figure! The coral cactus is extremely robust and easy to care for and likes to stand (or rather hang) in a warm, bright place.
5:GREEN LILY
Like the ivy, the green lily is a classic among the hanging plants. It needs a bright location, otherwise very little attention. Thanks to its rapid growth, it forms many offshoots and can be propagated into a real green lily family in no time at all.
6:STRING OF PEARLS
The pearl string or pea plant lives up to its name: It looks as if thousands of peas have been pulled on a string. The small pearls store water, which is why the plant very rarely needs to be watered.
7:CANDLESTICK FLOWER
An absolute classic among the hanging plants is the candlestick flower with its most famous species, Ceropegia woodii. The shoots can be several meters long and form small heart-shaped leaves. The underside of the leaf can, depending on the species, have a slightly reddish shimmer.
8:THREE-MASTED FLOWER
The three-masted flower also impresses with its striking leaves. They are slightly pink or purple in color and shimmer a little silver in the light. The shoots are up to 40cm long and are therefore perfect for a hanging basket.
Why should indoor plants be fertilized?
Just like us, plants need nutrients in order to grow healthily. They pull them directly out of the earth via their roots. The problem with plants in pots: At some point the nutrients in the soil are used up and they can no longer develop well. When this condition occurs depends on the nutritional needs of your plant. For some plants, such as cacti, you don’t see their nutritional deficiency until very late. If you fertilize your plants regularly, they will not only look healthier. They become stronger against pests and diseases.
When should indoor plants be fertilized?
Within a year, houseplants go through a growth phase and a dormant phase. The growth phase begins in March and usually ends in October. Accordingly, the resting phase lasts from November to February. During the bright and sunny months, the plant grows particularly well and needs most of the nutrients. This is also the best time to propagate or repot your indoor plants.
TIPSome plants, such as the Christmas cactus, have an inverted dormant phase and are fertilized
How often should indoor plants be fertilized?
In addition to the question of the appropriate period of time, the frequency of fertilization is of course also decisive. It actually depends on the particular plant and varies between once a week and once a month. Here you will find an overview with the most common indoor plants and their needs:
Which nutrients do houseplants actually need?
Perhaps you have come across the term “NPK fertilizer” while researching fertilizers. NPK fertilizers are so-called complete fertilizers, as they contain the three most important nutrients nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Nitrogen makes your plant grow. Phosphorus supports the good formation of roots, flowers and fruits. Potassium helps your plant become more resilient. In addition, the fertilizer often contains trace elements such as calcium, sulfur or magnesium. They intensify the color of your plant. Iron should not be missing either, as it prevents yellow leaves.
As you can see, fertilizers basically consist of a colorful mixture of useful nutrients for your plant. Which composition of nutrients is suitable for your plant depends on the plant itself. Green plants usually need less phosphorus because they do not develop flowers or fruits.
Which fertilizer should i use?
In addition to the different composition of the nutrients, a distinction is made between liquid and solid fertilizers. Liquid fertilizer comes directly into your plant’s irrigation water and can therefore be dosed very well. Solid fertilizers, such as fertilizer sticks, are stuck into the soil and dissolve somewhat with each watering over time.
The advantage of solid fertilizer: its long-term effect. This lasts between three and five months and you only have to re-fertilize once per growth period. The downside is that you can’t adjust the dosage that well. With each watering, some fertilizer is given to the plant. This is particularly difficult with thirsty plants, as you have to water them much more often than fertilize them. With solid fertilizer, watering and fertilizing cannot be separated from each other and your plant may receive too much fertilizer at the same time.
How Much Fertilizer Should I Use?
How much fertilizer you should use depends on the size of the plant. The amount is described exactly on the packaging of your fertilizer: For liquid fertilizers, five to seven milliliters of fertilizer are usually recommended for one liter of irrigation water. If you then water according to the plant size, your plant will automatically receive the correct amount. Fertilizer sticks, on the other hand, are dosed according to the size of the pot.
