Trailing Plant

A trailing plant cascades from a shelf or hanging planter. Pothos, tradescantia, ivy: it brings movement and life to high spaces.

Place a trailing plant on top of a shelf or in a hanging macrame planter. Pothos and tradescantia are the easiest.

Pitfall: forgetting to water a high-up trailing plant. Set a watering reminder.

The main trailing plants are pothos, ivy, tradescantia, senecio, and philodendron. They are characterized by their stems that can reach several meters long and gracefully cascade from a shelf or support.

You can place a trailing plant on a shelf, in a hanging planter, or on a tall piece of furniture. It brings movement and greenery to high spaces, ideal for brightening up a corner of the room. Make sure it receives the appropriate light for its species.

To care for a trailing plant, water it regularly, ensuring the soil does not dry out too much. Remove dead leaves and gently clean the leaves with a damp cloth. You can also trim the longest stems to encourage beautiful trailing growth.

Besides its decorative aspect, a trailing plant brings freshness and greenery to a room. It also purifies the air by absorbing CO2 and releasing oxygen. Its long trailing stems create a soothing and cozy atmosphere.

Yes, you can easily combine several trailing plants of different species in the same space. This creates an even more impressive cascade effect of greenery. Just make sure that each plant has the light and watering conditions that suit it.