Hanging Plant Pots | Indoor Hanging Planters | Rebel Plants

Hanging plant pots are what UK plant lovers reach for when they want to do something genuinely interesting with a space rather than simply filling a surface. A trailing plant suspended from the ceiling, a Hoya cascading from a macrame hanger near a bright window, a String of Hearts in a ceramic hanging pot above a desk: these are the plant displays that make a room feel genuinely considered and alive in three dimensions rather than simply arranged at floor and shelf level. This collection brings together the best hanging plant pots, hanging planters, and macrame pot hangers available at Rebel Plants, chosen for their ability to showcase trailing and climbing plants that look their very best when given height and space to flow downward freely. Rebel Plants is based in London and delivers UK-wide, so whichever hanging pot or planter you choose, it can be with you quickly and in perfect condition wherever you are in the country.

Which Plants Work Best in Hanging Pots?

Hanging plant pots are most effective for trailing and cascading plants whose natural growth habit involves producing long stems that flow outward and downward rather than growing upright. The Ceropegia Woodii String of Hearts is one of the most popular hanging plants in the UK, producing delicate heart-shaped leaves on fine trailing stems that become more impressive the more height they are given. The Scindapsus Pictus Argyraeus Satin Pothos, with its silver-speckled heart-shaped leaves, trails beautifully from a hanging pot and tolerates the moderate light levels found in most UK homes. The Hoya family, including the Hoya Carnosa Compacta Hindu Rope and the Hoya Kerrii, is an excellent choice for hanging displays, growing slowly but steadily and rewarding patience with clusters of waxy, sweetly scented flowers.

The Monstera Adansonii is another natural choice for a hanging planter, its distinctive fenestrated leaves becoming increasingly striking as the plant grows and the stems lengthen. The Fishbone Cactus, Epiphyllum Anguliger, is a particularly characterful hanging pot plant whose zigzag stems create an immediately eye-catching display from any ceiling hook or wall bracket.

How to Hang a Plant Pot Safely Indoors

Hanging a plant pot safely indoors requires a little more thought than simply choosing a beautiful planter. The combined weight of pot, compost, and a well-watered plant is significantly greater than the pot alone would suggest, and the fixing point must be rated to reliably hold that total weight over time. For ceiling hooks, always fix into a joist rather than plasterboard alone, using a stud finder to locate the right fixing point. A hook rated for at least three to four times the expected plant weight is a sensible safety margin. For wall brackets, the same principle applies: fix into masonry or a stud, not plasterboard, and use fixings appropriate for the wall type and weight involved.

Macrame plant hangers are best suited to plants in nursery pots up to around 14-15cm in diameter. For larger pots, a ceiling hook with a direct chain or rope suspension rated to the relevant weight is more reliable than a macrame hanger, which can stretch over time, particularly after watering, when the pot is at its heaviest.

Quick Care Guide for Plants in Hanging Pots

Check the soil more frequently than you would for a pot on a shelf, particularly in warm rooms or near sunny windows, and water thoroughly when the top 2 to 3cm of soil feels dry. Take the hanging pot down to water it over a sink or outdoors to avoid dripping onto furniture or flooring below. Full care details for specific varieties are on each individual plant product page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Size Hanging Plant Pot Do I Need?

The right hanging plant pot size depends on the plant you are displaying. A compact trailing plant such as a String of Hearts or a small Hoya Kerrii in a 6 to 9cm nursery pot suits a smaller hanging planter with an opening of around 8 to 12cm. A more established trailing plant, such as a Satin Pothos or Monstera Adansonii, in a 12 to 14cm nursery pot needs a hanging pot with an opening of at least 13 to 15cm to sit comfortably. Rebel Plants lists the exact pot opening measurement on every individual product page, making it straightforward to match your plant's nursery pot size to the right hanging planter. The Rebel Plants sizing guide covers all pot size categories in full.

Can I Use Any Plant Pot as a Hanging Pot?

Not all plant pots are designed to be hung, and attempting to hang a standard pot without appropriate fixings or a hanging attachment is not safe. Pots specifically designed as hanging planters have built-in hooks, chains, or rope attachments that are tested to hold the weight of a planted pot. Macrame plant hangers can be used to suspend most standard round pots by cradling them from below, provided the macrame is securely rated for the combined weight of the plant and pot. If you want to hang a standard pot you already own, a well-made macrame hanger sized to fit your pot is the safest and most versatile solution. Always check the weight rating of both the hanger and the ceiling or wall fixing before hanging.

Do Hanging Plant Pots Need Drainage Holes?

It depends on how you manage watering. A hanging pot with a drainage hole requires a drip tray or liner to prevent water from dripping onto furniture and flooring below, which makes watering slightly more involved but ensures the plant never sits in standing water. A hanging pot without a drainage hole is simpler to manage in a suspended position but requires careful watering to avoid overwatering and root rot. The most practical approach for most hanging plant displays is to keep the plant in its nursery pot inside the decorative hanging pot, removing the nursery pot to water it over a sink and replacing it once the excess water has fully drained. Rebel Plants lists drainage information clearly on every individual pot product page.

Which Hanging Plant Pots Are Best for a Bright Window?

A bright window is the ideal position for most trailing plants in hanging pots, as the combination of height and good natural light encourages strong, healthy growth and longer trailing stems. Ceramic hanging pots in lighter colours, white, cream, or soft sage, look particularly striking against a bright window where the light catches the glaze, and the trailing foliage creates a natural silhouette. For a south or west-facing window where light can be intense, choose plants such as Hoya, Fishbone Cactus, and String of Hearts that tolerate bright conditions well. For an east or north-facing window with softer light, Satin Pothos and Monstera Adansonii are better suited and will trail beautifully without the risk of leaf scorch.