Trailing Houseplants: A Green Waterfall That Livens Up Any Shelf or Cabinet
Do you have a small flat with no floor space left for large ficus trees or palms? Or do you just want to "soften" the sharp edges of furniture and make a space feel cozier? The solution is trailing houseplants.
These "living curtains" add depth and natural elegance to an interior. They look stunning in macramé hangers, on tall bookcases, or in stylish pot covers on the edge of a cabinet. We've picked species for you that are not only beautiful, but most of them also surprisingly hardy.
Top Picks: From Indestructible to Flowering Beauties
1. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum)
The absolute king of trailing plants. If you're just starting out, this is choice number one and one of the most rewarding low-maintenance houseplants there is.
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Looks: Deep green, heart-shaped leaves, often with yellow or white variegation.
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Why you'll want it: It's nearly indestructible. It grows incredibly fast (up to a meter a year) and tolerates shadier corners too.
Choose your green waterfall online:
Choose your green waterfall online: (We'll deliver it carefully packed so the long vines don't get damaged)
Aeschynanthus Green Mix
394 Kč
Epipremnum pinnatum hang mix
595 Kč
Hedera Helix Pittsburgh
345 Kč
Platycerium Bifurcatum
457 Kč
2. Spider Plant
A retro classic you know from schools and offices — and rightly so!
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Looks: Long, narrow leaves with a white stripe. It grows small baby plantlets ("spiderettes") on long runners.
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Why you'll want it: It's safe for pets and survives the occasional missed watering. In summer, you can take it outside as an accent among your outdoor plants on a shady balcony.
3. String of Pearls
The Instagram hit of recent years.
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Looks: Looks like strings threaded with green peas or pearls.
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Care: Watch out, botanically it's a succulent! It needs plenty of light (a spot near a window is best) and little water. Overwater it and the little "pearls" will burst.
4. String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
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Looks: Tiny, heart-shaped leaves on thin, wire-like stems.
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Why you'll want it: It looks very delicate and romantic. It grows fast and forms long, airy curtains.
5. Lipstick Plant and Wax Plant (Hoya)
Want your "curtain" to flower too? Reach for flowering houseplants that can handle trailing.
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Wax plant (Hoya): It has fleshy leaves and gorgeous, intensely fragrant flower clusters that look like porcelain.
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Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus): It has striking tubular flowers (often red) that push out of the calyx like a tube of lipstick.
Choose your green waterfall online: (We'll deliver it carefully packed so the long vines don't get damaged) [product 1069,1070,1071,1072,1074,1075]
3 Golden Rules for Caring for Plants "Up High"
Growing plants on top of cabinets has its own quirks. What should you watch out for?
1. Light on the "Bald Spot"
We often place plants on tall cabinets. While the vines trail down toward the light, the top of the pot (the plant's crown) often sits in the dark near the ceiling.
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The result: The plant goes "bald" up top (drops its leaves) and is only green from the middle down.
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The fix: Take the plant down into the light every so often, or place it so light reaches even the top of the pot.
2. Watering Without Disasters
Watering a plant near the ceiling is a tricky business. Water often runs off the leaves past the pot and leaves a stain on the wall or furniture.
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Florist's tip: "Don't try to balance on a chair with a watering can. Once a week, take the plants down, put them in the bathtub, water them thoroughly (or shower them), and let them drain. Only then put them back up."
3. Pruning for Fullness
Don't be afraid of scissors! If a vine gets too long and sparse, feel free to trim it back. It will encourage the plant to branch out and become fuller.
Trailing houseplants are the best way to bring greenery even into a small flat. Pick your favorite at KvětinyExpres.cz and let nature into your home.
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