Indoor climbing plants — vines, supports, and hanging planters

Climbing plants are the best allies for verticality indoors. On a stake, along a shelf, or hanging in cascades, they make use of your room’s height and create plant volume without taking up floor space.

Climbers on stakes: the instant jungle effect

A Monstera deliciosa trained on a moss stake unfolds increasingly large and split leaves as it grows taller. The Philodendron scandens and Scindapsus (Pothos) on stakes develop denser and broader foliage than when allowed to trail freely. The Syngonium even changes its leaf shape as it climbs: from compact arrow shapes at the base to lobed and impressive leaves higher up. To choose well between these species, read our comparison Philodendron or Monstera: which to choose.

Trailing vines: adding greenery without stakes

All climbing plants can also be grown hanging, where their stems cascade freely. The classic is the golden or marble Pothos: its vines can reach several meters. The Ceropegia woodii (string of hearts) offers a more delicate look with its fine purple stems dotted with small heart-shaped leaves. The Hedera (ivy) is a hardy option that tolerates cold and drafts. Discover all our options in the hanging and trailing plants and decorative hanging plants collections, and read our guide hanging plants: the best species to enhance your interior.

Climbers for indoor green walls

Creating a green wall doesn’t necessarily require a complex system. A simple trellis, metal grid, or taut wires are enough to guide a Philodendron, Cissus, or Epipremnum along a wall. The result is spectacular within a few months thanks to the fast growth of these species. To go further with your arrangement, check out our create an indoor jungle collection and our article combining plants for a tropical atmosphere.

What light exposure for an indoor climbing plant?

Most indoor climbing plants come from tropical understories, where they receive filtered light. In an apartment, a bright spot without direct sunlight is ideal. Pothos and Philodendron scandens also tolerate partial shade, making them suitable for almost any room. Variegated varieties (Marble Queen, Scindapsus pictus) need a bit more light to keep their patterns. Check out our plants for shade and partial shade collection for less bright spaces.

Care for climbing plants

Indoor climbers are generally low-maintenance. Water when the surface of the soil is dry, mist occasionally for tropical species, and feed with fertilizer in spring and summer. Pruning helps control vine length and encourages branching — cuttings root very easily in water. Our guide propagating your plants: complete cutting guide explains the technique step by step. Also find our watering and care accessories.