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Hoya
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There are hundreds of different species of hoya, which are commonly known as wax plants because of their fleshy, waxy leaves.
Most of them work well in hanging baskets. This hardy houseplant prefers bright, indirect light. Water when the top few inches of soil feel dry.
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boston fern
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Boston ferns are inexpensive and add a great deal of texture and color to semi-shaded or fully shaded areas of the garden. “I love the look of ferns hanging outdoors. I'm fascinated by the detail as the leaves unfurl,” says Midwest-based master gardener Melissa Lalo Johnson of @fancyflowerfarmer.
If grown indoors as a houseplant, it can be a bit of a hassle as it prefers high humidity, but is difficult to reproduce inside the house, especially in winter. However, if you expose it to bright light, it will be fine. However, please be careful as the leaves tend to fall off easily and can be a bit messy.
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bacopa
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Bacopa looks amazing rolling out of a window box or container. It comes in several different colors, including blue, pink, and white, making it an excellent “spiller” plant for mixed containers. They prefer full sun, but will also tolerate afternoon shade, especially in very hot climates.
Read more: Best ideas for container gardening
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pothos
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Pothos is one of the best hanging plants to grow indoors because it can tolerate a variety of light levels.
It prefers bright, indirect light, but will grow fine in low light (though it won't grow as fast). They don't like to stay wet, so water only when the top few inches of soil feel dry.
There are many different varieties, including those with golden, white, and mottled leaves. But all of them are easy to grow!
Read more: Here's how to propagate pothos to new plants
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ivy geranium
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spider plant
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Spider plants have been popular houseplants for decades because of their beautiful arched shape and green and white, or green and white and yellow leaves. Indoors, it provides bright indirect light but also adapts to lower light levels. Keep the soil evenly moist.
Bonus: Snip off the baby “saplings” that appear on long arching stems and pot them to create new plants.
Read more: How to care for spider plants like a pro
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strawberry
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fuchsia
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The exotic-looking flowers of these stunning outdoor plants attract lots of hummingbirds. Keep your fuchsia in complete shade and keep it watered throughout the season. Flowers will continue to bloom if you apply an all-purpose fertilizer.
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blue star fern
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Although this fern has only recently become available, it is essential. You will love it when you display it indoors in a hanging basket. With long, bluish leaves and a delicate aura, it is much hardier than the finicky Boston fern. Provide bright indirect light and keep the soil slightly moist.
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Begonia bolibiensis
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These gorgeous begonias have arrow-shaped leaves and a profusion of brightly colored flowers that bloom all summer long. I love hummingbirds! They prefer semi-shade.
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Stag fern
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fan flower
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Fanflowers, also known as scaevola, have the most striking fan-shaped flowers in shades of electric blue, pink, or white. It does not need to die and is a hardy plant that tolerates full sun conditions. It continues to bloom throughout the summer until a hard frost occurs.
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Nasturtium
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Nasturtiums have a great habit of hanging on vines and climbing trees, but they can also be hung from hanging baskets. They tolerate full sun to partial shade. The beautiful flowers and peppery leaves are also edible, so add them to salads or float the flowers in drinks for an extra kick.
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pearl necklace
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How cute are these plants? Aptly named, these long dangling beads can reach several feet in length. Succulents are indispensable for bright indoor spaces. As with all succulents, water when it's mostly dry to help retain moisture.
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Calibrachoa
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One of the best annuals for outdoor hanging baskets because of its long flowering season, Calibrachoa never needs to die back and will continue to bloom one after another. They also come in every color you can imagine, from lemon yellow to hot pink. Please give it plenty of sunlight.
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heart leaf philodendron
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As easy to care for as pothos, these vines have glossy green, heart-shaped leaves. Heart leaves prefer bright, indirect light, but will tolerate low light, although they do not grow as quickly. Water only when the top few inches of soil feel dry.
Read more: 11 types of philodendrons that are easy for houseplant enthusiasts to grow
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sweet alyssum
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Sweet alyssum is an annual plant that tolerates both the cold mornings of spring and fall and the heat of summer. Just keep watering these short plants and they'll keep blooming all summer long. It also attracts lots of pollinators, and you'll love the sweet honey scent.
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Brow's tail
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These sedums get their name from the long, braided stems that appear to hang from a pot or basket. Give it bright, indirect light and it's a water-retentive succulent, so water only when the top few inches of soil are dry.
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pansy and viola
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Sweet little pansies and violas are perfect flowers for spring and fall. It will die in the summer heat, but if you cut it back, it may regrow in the fall. They prefer full to part sun and many types reseed so they will reappear in your garden next spring.
Arricca Elin SanSone writes about health and lifestyle topics such as prevention, country living, and Women's Day. She has a passion for gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with her loved ones and dogs.
Terry Robertson is Country Living's Senior Digital Editor and shares a lifelong love of homes, gardens, home cooking, and antiques.
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