It’s safe to say we can think of a plant — or four — for every surface, shelving included. Each of these cascading indoor varietals offers a lot to look up to.
Spiderwort (Tradescantia zebrina)
With its combination of silvery green and purple foliage, this plant will add drama to any spot. We recommend placing it in bright, indirect light and watering it approximately once a week. There is another spiderwort we love that is native to the eastern U.S. Known as Tradescantia virginiana, it has vivid purple-blue flowers and chartreuse foliage.
String of Pearls (Senecia rowleyanus)
A native of arid southwest Africa, this sun-loving succulent brings a unique texture to your home that’s hard to miss. It’s small, bead-like leaves adapted into this form as a way of reducing water loss through sun and heat exposure. Place this plant in an extra sunny spot and let it dry out between waterings.
Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron cordatum)
Easy to care for and easy to find, the heartleaf philodendron is a fast-growing indoor vine that can thrive in a range of light conditions from semi-bright to indirect to low light — just keep it out of strong direct sunlight, which will cause leaf scorch. Water once a week. Also, did you know that “cor” or “cord” in Latin means “heart?” (think “coronary” or “corazon” in Spanish.) If you see a plant name with this root word, it very likely has heart-shaped (ie., cordate) leaves.
Pothos (Epiprepnum aureum)
Second only to sansevieria in ease of maintenance, pothos is a cinch to grow indoors, which makes it a perfect plant for beginners. It tolerates both low and bright light conditions and is forgiving when it comes to watering, though we recommend aiming for a good drink once a week. NOTE: Be sure to keep this out of reach of pets and small children as it can be toxic.