OP here - I can't edit the original post, but should mention that by "hanging" I mean the plants grow/hang downward (not just the pot hangs from a hook) similar to how Pothos will hang and create a veil-like wall to block the sun. Answer from joeshmogen on reddit.com
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Fairview Garden Center
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Best Hanging Baskets for Full Sun | Fairview Garden Center
July 19, 2022 - The Trailing and Grandiflora petunias are great options for hanging baskets, but you can also find varieties that work well in containers or as ground cover. Petunias make this list because while they will grow in part sun they tend to bloom ...
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Sprigbox
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What Indoor Hanging Plants Like Full Sun? – Sprigbox
August 7, 2023 - It prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate a few hours of direct sunlight each day. This plant is an excellent choice for hanging baskets or elevated shelves where its trailing vines can create a stunning visual display. Echeveria is a diverse and beautiful genus of succulents that come in various shapes, sizes, and colors.
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Recommendation for Hanging Plants for Full Sun?
OP here - I can't edit the original post, but should mention that by "hanging" I mean the plants grow/hang downward (not just the pot hangs from a hook) similar to how Pothos will hang and create a veil-like wall to block the sun. More on reddit.com
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Specialty Gardening:what would do well in hanging basket in late afternoon sun?
With all the diapers and moisture crystals used when I planted them, I still have to water every three days. ;-) (Just kidding) Last year I was watering the baskets 2-3 times a day to keep the sweet potato vines from wilting. So I'm not really complaining. And yes, the million bells do a great job for me with the same hours of sunlight. ~julie~ ... Hi There, Diapers in hanging baskets? New idea to me, but I bet the moisture crystals are similar to what absorbs in some of those diapers. Now that ... More on davesgarden.com
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Hanging/trailing plants that actually like direct sunlight?
there are a lot of trailing succulents that do well in bright light! personally I like string of pearls and burros tail if you don’t have those yet More on reddit.com
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Hanging baskets in hot afternoon sun. Suggestions?
Pig face will grow almost anywhere. More on reddit.com
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Proven Winners
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20 Tough Plants for Full Sun & Heat That Thrive All Summer
The third newest addition to the series is Luscious Basket Tangeglow™. Tangeglow is a unique golden yellow and orange plant with a bit of red. It has a somewhat horizontal growth habit which lends itself well to planting in hanging baskets, although it still works well in patio pots and landscapes as well.
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Braid & Wood Design Studio
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What Indoor Hanging Plants Like Full Sun? – Braid & Wood
September 29, 2021 - Wax plants or (known by their Latin name of Hoya Carnosa) prefer to hang near windows with a southern exposure where they will receive a minimum of four to six hours of direct sunlight each day.
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Plants and Flower Foundation Holland
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13 Best Indoor Hanging Plants | Stylish Low‑Maintenance Ideas
This popular hanging plant grows incredibly quickly and has strong air-purifying properties. It thrives everywhere in the house except in direct sunlight. It’s a real keeper. Search for #plant on Instagram and you'll quickly come across the Monstera. Its large green leaves with holes are unmistakeable. Vine-like Monstera Monkey Mask is the little brother of the mega Monstera Deliciosa.
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Southern Living
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The Best Plants For Hanging Baskets
October 29, 2025 - Standing up to heat of humidity, Streptocarpella is a gorgeous trailing plant that blooms prolifically in the shade. With plump, fuzzy foliage and lavender, violet-like blooms, this low-maintenance beauty is gaining popularity in the garden. Plants are self-cleaning, blooming all summer long without deadheading. Bring them indoors over the winter and they will keep on blooming. ... Small grape and cherry tomatoes grow well in hanging baskets, with their fruiting branches tumbling over the sides.
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Planet Desert
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Top 24 Hanging Succulent Plants - Care and Growing Guide' | Planet Desert
April 28, 2025 - When it comes to caring for your hanging or trailing plants, they are perfect for those who want a low-maintenance option. These beauties require minimal care, making them a great choice for busy individuals. Indoor hanging succulents thrive in bright, indirect sunlight, so find a spot near a window with 4-6 hours of sunlight daily. East or west-facing windows are ideal, but avoid direct sunlight to avoid sunburn or scorching of leaves.
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35 Best Plants for Hanging Baskets in Full Sun
May 31, 2023 - When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures · Here are 35 best plants for hanging baskets in full sun. With all these choices, there is no reason your garden shouldn't look amazing
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Dave's Garden
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Specialty Gardening:what would do well in hanging basket in late afternoon sun?
July 2, 2005 - I also have the green and variegated, it is a great plant. some of my million bells are not in full sun and are still spreading and blooming all over the place. Rachel ... I have sweet potato vines (Sweet Caroline chartreuse & Blackie) in my hanging baskets along with red geranium (pelargonium) white million bells and licorice plants.
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Suggestions for hanging baskets in full sun
May 18, 2007 - How about Blue Daze? Can it take that kind of summer weather? I saw some at the garden center that was marked "arid dry" and "loves heat" but when I Google it I don't think it sounds quite that fond of punishment.
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What are some houseplants that can survive in direct light and hot climates? Do they require any special care? - Quora
Answer: My first question to you is, what do you mean by “direct light.” Because if you mean the light coming in through an unobstructed south or west window - which is what a horticulturist would mean - the answer would be almost any houseplant. Indoor plants are classified low, medium, ...
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Park Seed
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27 Hanging Basket Plants: Top Picks for Sun & Shade – Park Seed
May 15, 2025 - Portulaca (Moss Rose)– A succulent that thrives in heat and dry conditions with vivid, rose-like blooms. Euphorbia– Adds a soft, airy layer of white blooms. Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’– Stunning silvery foliage that drapes elegantly from containers. Thyme– Drought-tolerant, aromatic, and perfect for culinary baskets. Rosemary– Adds structure, fragrance, and flavor. Sedum– A low-maintenance succulent with texture and color that thrives in dry heat. Filtered light or morning sun is perfect for these adaptable plants that offer bold blooms and trailing foliage without the stress of intense midday heat.
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11 Best Indoor Hanging Plants to Brighten Your Home | Almanac.com
October 30, 2025 - But these vining plants have velvety leaves ranging from deep green to bronze and grow best in bright, indirect light. Other vining philodendrons, like heart-leaf philodendrons, are great for hanging baskets, too! ... String-of-pearls succulent, in a DIY hanging twine pot. Credit: MariaNikiforova · Easily recognized by their fleshy, rounded leaves and trailing stems, string of pearls are a type of succulent that grows best in windows that receive bright morning sun and filtered afternoon light.
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Garden Helper
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Hanging basket of flowers for FULL SUN!??? - Garden Helper, Gardening Questions and Answers
August 3, 2006 - I have the same problem with hanging baskets in the sun...I have found that Bacopa and Nasturtiums are wonderful for hanging baskets in the sun...also...add water retaining polymeres to your soil...that should help the plant when the temps get out of control hot!!!
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136 Home
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hanging plants that do not need sunlight | 136 home
July 27, 2025 - Isn’t the name the cutest? The Bird’s Nest Ferns are great potted or hanging plants that do not need sunlight or, at least, don’t need much. Direct sunlight even harm their beautiful leaves.
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Epic Gardening
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11 Hanging Basket Plants That Can Handle the Heat
July 2, 2024 - The ‘Kent Beauty’ prefers full sunlight and temperatures between 60-80°F (16-27°C). With its aromatic foliage and beautiful, blushing bracts, ‘Kent Beauty’ ornamental oregano looks beautiful when draping over hanging baskets. It’s a favorite pollinator plant and while not edible, its fragrance helps to keep pests away. Bright, direct sun promotes the most blooming for this plant.
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Ted Lare
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The 8 Best Trailing Plants for Container Gardens - Ted Lare - Design & Build
May 1, 2022 - It will trail quite a ways down the outside of a pot, up to 12-14 inches, and if you have enough plants in the pot, it will create quite a dense curtain. Lobelia is technically a tender perennial. 3. Trailing verbena is another flowering option that is also quite drought tolerant. They feature clusters of pretty flowers in reds, pinks, whites, and purples. Trailing verbena doesn’t hang down quite as far as others, but it does create a beautiful mound that tumbles over the edges of the pot it’s grown in.
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Country Living
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25 Hanging Plants, Indoors and Out, for Any Space
July 14, 2025 - Do you want to fashion a DIY hanging planter, perhaps with a pot or basket and some rope? Or do you want to purchase something stylish that's ready to go? Then it's time to decide where you want to put it. In the living room? In the porch? If it's somewhere bright and sunny, you've got plenty of options. If you want to put it somewhere that gets more indirect light, or is even shady, then you may want to consider a fern or other low-light loving plant, like a pothos.