Devil’s Ivy (Pothos)

Top of the list is devil’s ivy. A tropical vine from the Solomon Islands, it’s extremely hardy, and its needs are very basic. Relatively pest and disease free, you should be able to keep it alive even if you’re not great with plants! 

The other major advantage with this plant is that it grows really fast. It’s gratifying to watch your plants grow, and Devil’s Ivy does not disappoint on this front 😀Indoors it can grow up to 8 feet long!

Potting Instructions: because this plant is so strong, we recommend re-potting it directly into your decorative planter, even if there is no drainage. In our experience, it survives very well with no drainage. 

Light Requirements: grows well in areas receiving filtered sunlight or bright artificial light 

Water Requirements: devil’s ivy is highly drought tolerant, so don’t worry if you forget to water it for several weeks. When the plant is growing, water it deeply - until water is running out the bottom of the pot. Or, until you think water has reached the bottom of the pot if there’s no drainage. 

You should water about once a week, or when the top inch or two of the soil feels dry. In the winter, water less frequently - as little as one every other week. 

Styling: if you’re planting with Devil’s Ivy, we recommend placing your planters fairly high on the wall, so that the plants have room to grow down to the ground. When the vines reach the ground, you can prune them.

Boston Fern (AKA Sword Fern or Nephrolepis exaltata)

Another incredible plant to put in wall planters is the Boston Fern. 

They can grow to be massive relative to the amount of soil they’re in if cared for properly, turning into an explosion of plat on your wall! 

Potting Instructions: because this plant is so strong, we recommend re-potting it directly into your decorative planter, even if there is no drainage. In our experience, it survives very well with no drainage. 

Light Requirements: Bosten ferns need bright indirect light. Think filtered, dappled light. 

Water: It is important to keep the root ball moist at all times. If your fern is sitting in somewhat of a dry areas (inste of humid), mist with water frequently to keep it moist. The soil should never be allowed to completely dry out. 

Spider Plants 

An old standby when it comes to hardy plants that are hard to kill are spider plants. They are also nice and dangly, which makes them a great choice when it comes to wall planters. 

Potting Instructions: because this plant is so strong, we recommend re-potting it directly into your decorative planter, even if there is no drainage. In our experience, it survives very well with no drainage. 

Light Requirements: Spider plants grow well in moderate, indirect sunlight. However, established spider plants can accommodate different types of light conditions if they are watered specifically for the particular condition they’re kept in. The more sun they are exposed to, the more water they will need. 

Water: If you have re-potted your spider plant in a wall planter with no drainage, we recommend taking the time to let the plant dry out almost completely before watering. This will help prevent root rot. 

Dracaena (Dracaena sp.)

For more of an upright look, we love this plant. Originally from Madagascar, this fiercely elegant plant has a great look. Plus its name means Female Dragon in Greek 🐉 It’s an all-round winner. 

Potting Instructions: This plant can either be kept in its original nursery pot or repotted into our wall planters. 

Light Requirements: Filtered indoor light (such as through a sheer curtain in front of a sunny window) or a semi-shade spot is an ideal location. Never place a dracaena plant in direct sun, as the rays will scorch its foliage. 

Watering Instructions: Dracaena require less water than most indoor plants. Keep them hydrated by misting the leaves with water and keeping the soil lightly misted (never soggy) as well with good drainage. Always allow the top soil to dry out before watering. Do not overwater, as it may cause root rot.

String of Pearls 

A succulent that doesn’t look like a succulent, string of pearls is drought-resistant plant that looks absolutely stunning on the wall. 

Potting: we recommend keeping your string of pearls in a 4” nursery pot, so that they can properly drain into your decorative wall planters. This plant needs well-drained soil to thrive, so re-potting these plants into a wall planter container with no drainage is a recipe for disaster. 

Light Requirements: String of Pearls like bright indirect light, ideally near a window with strong natural light. Be careful not to expose them to direct sunlight, as they will get burnt easily. 

Watering Instructions: String of Pearls are very sensitive of overwatering, so err on the side of letting the soil dry out. The soil should be about half an inch dry before you water it. During the winter, you could probably get away with only watering once every two or three weeks.