18+ Best Hanging Plants for a Boho Look
A true boho home isn’t complete without some greenery cascading from baskets, shelves, and ceiling hooks. Whether your space is filled with rattan, macrame, or vintage accents, hanging plants add that wild, free-spirited energy that defines boho style. The best part? Many of these plants are beginner-friendly and thrive indoors with just a bit of love. Here are 18+ beautiful hanging plants that bring a relaxed, organic charm to your space — perfect for creating that jungle-meets-studio-apartment feel.
1. String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
Delicate bead-like leaves trail beautifully from baskets. Loves bright, indirect light and infrequent watering.
2. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
A classic trailing plant with heart-shaped leaves. Fast-growing, low-maintenance, and looks amazing in a macramé hanger.
3. String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
This plant has small heart-shaped leaves on long, thin vines — whimsical, romantic, and easy to care for.
4. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
With feathery fronds and lush fullness, the Boston fern brings softness and movement — a great boho texture.
5. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
Retro and fun, spider plants shoot out baby “spiderettes” that dangle over the sides of hanging pots. Super easy to grow.
6. English Ivy (Hedera helix)
Its long, flowing vines add a touch of old-world romance. Works beautifully in hanging baskets or trailing over shelves.
7. Dischidia nummularia (Button String Vine)
Tiny round leaves on delicate strings — this plant is a minimalist dream that fits perfectly with neutral, earthy boho palettes.
8. Tradescantia Zebrina (Wandering Jew)
Shiny purple and green striped leaves make this trailing plant a bold statement for any corner or window.
9. Philodendron Brasil
This heartleaf variety has lime-green variegation and a fast trailing habit. Hardy and striking in a neutral hanging planter.
10. Hoya Linearis
With soft, fuzzy, cascading stems, this rare hoya adds length, softness, and an ethereal jungle touch to any boho nook.
11. Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum)
A succulent with thick, trailing stems of bead-like leaves. Needs bright light and minimal watering — but tons of charm.
12. Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans)
Glossy leaves and red tubular flowers add a pop of color to your hanging plant collection.
13. Peperomia Hope
Compact and round-leaved, this trailing peperomia adds structure and depth to your plant hangout spots.
14. String of Bananas (Senecio radicans)
Similar to string of pearls, but with curved banana-shaped leaves — fun, playful, and perfect for a sunlit room.
15. Rhipsalis (Mistletoe Cactus)
This trailing cactus loves humidity and gives off major “wild jungle” vibes — especially when planted in terracotta.
16. Calisia repens (Turtle Vine)
A fast-growing creeper with purple-tinged undersides. Super cute in a small boho basket or wall-mounted pot.
17. Fernwood Sansevieria (Snake Plant, trailing variety)
A more unusual, upright trailing version of the snake plant. Adds a structured vertical look to your hanging display.
18. Scindapsus pictus (Satin Pothos)
Velvety, silver-dusted leaves make this one of the most elegant trailing plants for a softly styled boho vibe.
19. String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata)
Tiny turtle-shell-patterned leaves and a compact trailing habit make this a crowd-pleaser in tiny boho corners or hanging mini pots.
Conclusion
From vines to succulents to ferns, hanging plants are the finishing touch that brings any boho space to life. These 18+ trailing beauties add height, dimension, and that signature “indoor jungle” charm — no fancy greenhouse required. Pair them with woven baskets, vintage pots, or minimalist hangers and let your boho home bloom from the top down.
