Are you looking to add a splash of color and life to the outside and inside of your home? One great way to do that is with hanging flower pots.
When it comes to selecting the right plants for your hanging pots, you want something that will thrive in the Indian environment. Here are some of the plants for hanging pots.
Petunia
Botanical Name: Petunia
Pretty petunias can be grown anywhere, anytime, and they'll brighten any spot in your yard. You can plant them directly into the ground or put them in pots if you want to keep them indoors. They come in a variety of colors.
Petunias grow well in full to partial light. It can thrive in any soil that has good drainage.
Portulaca
Botanical Name: Portulaca
Portulaca plants are commonly called moss roses. They are not only beautiful but also easy to care for. You can plant them in pots, hanging baskets, or beds.
Portulaca needs bright light to grow and bloom well. Sandy or loamy soils are ideal for growing portulaca.
Nasturtium
Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
Nasturtiums are herbaceous perennial plants. The leaves and flowers of Nasturtium are edible. The flowers come in hues of red, orange, yellow, and more. They can grow well with little care.
Nasturtium can grow in full or partial sunlight. Well-draining soil is suitable for growing this plant.
Money Plant
Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum
It is the most common indoor plant. They are suitable for hanging baskets also. They are fast growing and look stunning when trailed on walls.
Spider plant
Botanical name: Chlorophytum comosum
Spider plant is an easy plant to grow. It also can remove formaldehyde and xylene from the air. This plant grows well in low-light conditions as well.
Wandering Jew
Botanical Name:Tradescantiapallida
Wandering Jew is a hardy plant. It grows well in hot environments and makes an attractive houseplant. You can keep it in a small water-filled pot near a sunny window.
Syngonium
Botanical Name: Syngonium podophyllum
Syngonium grows beautifully in hanging baskets, and lovely pink varieties give stunning views of your house. It thrives in low-light conditions.
Turtle vine
Botanical Name: Callisia repens
Callisia repens with common names like turtle vine and creeping inch plant is a succulent creeping plant with green leaves that grows well as a hanging plant. It does well in bright indirect sunlight.
Dianthus
Botanical Name: Dianthus
Dianthus is a herbaceous biennial or perennial flowering shrub. It has become a popular ornamental garden plant. They're easy to grow and come in a range of colors.
Geranium
Botanical Name: Pelargonium spp.
Most types of geraniums tolerate drought and heat well. Once the plants get established, they're likely to survive even if you don't water them regularly.
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Happy Gardening!
Dr. Vandana K.