Plantas colgantes de exterior: 8 especies que puedes usar para decorar tus cestos

A selection of very common plants but that delight in any corner of the porch, deck or house.

Do you have a small garden or a terrace with little space?

So what you need to do is use hanging plants.

These species (usually climbing or crawling) are perfect for planting in the typical baskets hanging from the ceiling and

giving a look to any space.

But maybe you're not clear on which species is best.

If this is your case, don't worry, because in this post we will tell you which are the best hanging plants to have outside.

The 8 best outdoor hanging plants

Hanging plants are usually more or less rustic species, which demand little water.

These are some of the most used.

1. Senecio rowleyanus (rosary plant)

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• It is a plant that is usually kept indoors,b ut if we live in an area with mild climates we can hang it in the cour-yard or on the terrace without any p
• An evergreen succulent that we love for the original look of its branches, simila
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• Be sure that it doesn't get too much direct sun.
• It is a very resistant variety, but its worst enemy is excess water.

 

2. Pelargonium peltatum (trailling geranium)

• The queen of the balconies.
• This plant, which belongs to the geranium family, flowers all year round in warm climates.
• It is advisable to prune the dead flowers to stimulate their growth.

3. - Impatiens walleriana

• Impatiens
• This plant flowers from t spring to autumn with beautiful coloured flowers.
• It requires very little maintenance.
• The only thing you have to take into account is to place it in a shaded area or part shaded or shade area with plenty of light .
• Use a good substrate with a good drainage system.
• Except on the hottest days of summer, it is sufficient to water it every 5 or 6 days.

4. Nephrolepsis (Fern)

• Fern is a classic of hanging baskets.
• Its sword-shaped leaves tend to bow when they grow, so they will form very attractive waterfalls.
• You need to be semi-shaded, but it can withstand the cold and when accostumed it can even withstand the direct sun.

5. Glicinia (Wisteria)

• If the trailing geranium is the queen of the balconies, it is the glycinia who takes the crown in the pergolas.
• The most attractive thing about this plant is its flowers, which fall into delicate white clusters and give off a soft aroma when the heat reaches.
• It is a climbing plant, so we must give it a strong support to help it grow.

6. Surfinia

• An annual or perennial leaf that can be hung in full sun without worrying.
• In summer we should water it often, but be careful not to wet flowers (which could get burnt together with the direct sun or make it more sensitive to pests).
• It is recommended to remove wilted flowers often.
• Its main enemies are aphids and the red spider.

7. Hedera (Ivy)

• A suitable plant if you live in a garden with Mediterranean climate, and that you will see often covering the coastal houses.
• If we provide it with the suitable support, the branches of the ivy will fall down in very elegant bunches.
• Flowers are insignificant, for what its main attractive resides in its leaves themselves.

8. Verbena officinalis (Verbena)

• A plant with flowers that looks beautiful in hanging baskets.
• Drought resistant when is established, what means that an excess of irrigation can easily cause fungus to appear.
• It is a short life plant, -sometimes even a couple of years- but the beauty of its flowers makes it worthwhile.

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