Looking to add some vertical vibes to your home? These popular climbing plants thrive indoors and are perfect for leveling up your interior design. With the right plant in the perfect spot, you can easily create a lush, cozy atmosphere in any room.
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++Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus)
The Lipstick Plant is a showstopper, producing bright red blooms throughout the summer. It grows long, trailing stems covered in beautiful green leaves. If you give it a trellis or moss pole, it’ll happily climb upward; otherwise, it makes a stunning hanging plant. Pro tip: Water it with lukewarm water and make sure the soil doesn’t get waterlogged. To encourage those famous flowers, try moving it to a cooler spot for about a month during the winter.
++Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa)
Few climbers offer blooms as delicate and porcelain-like as the Hoya. These gorgeous flowers don’t just look good—they also give off a subtle, sweet fragrance. Originally from China, this plant is a favorite for its waxy, star-shaped petals. To keep your Hoya happy, don’t let the soil dry out completely and make sure it’s in the right location so it gets the light it needs to thrive.
++Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus)
With its wispy, needle-like foliage, the Asparagus Fern brings a really unique texture to your plant collection. Fun fact: it’s actually a member of the asparagus family! As an indoor climber, it’s super low-maintenance and stays vibrant green for a long time. It’s generally pretty easygoing, but during those hot summer months, keep an eye on the moisture—you don’t want the soil to get bone-dry.
++Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa)
If you’re looking for a climber with massive, “monstrous” leaves, you can’t go wrong with a Monstera. These plants feature iconic split leaves that have become a timeless classic in the plant world. They’ve exploded in popularity lately, and for good reason—they have a huge visual impact. Even people who aren’t “plant people” will recognize this bold beauty in your living room.
++Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
The Pothos is the ultimate multitasker. You can let it trail gracefully from a bookshelf or train it to climb a trellis. Beyond its pretty heart-shaped leaves, this plant is a hard worker—it’s known for filtering indoor air pollutants. It’s no wonder the Pothos is such a staple houseplant; it’s beautiful, functional, and incredibly easy to grow.
++English Ivy (Hedera helix)
English Ivy works just as well indoors as it does in the garden. When kept inside, the leaves might stay a bit smaller than their outdoor cousins, but you still get that classic, elegant look. Just a heads-up: ivy uses “aerial roots” to grab onto surfaces, which can be a bit aggressive on walls or wooden furniture, so it’s best to provide it with its own dedicated trellis.
++Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron scandens)
The Philodendron is a go-to for many indoor gardeners. Like the Pothos, it’s an air-purifying powerhouse and is famously hard to kill. Even if you haven’t quite developed your “green thumb” yet, this plant is very forgiving and will happily vine its way around your home with minimal fuss.
%%String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
Hailing from South Africa, the String of Pearls loves warm temperatures, making it a perfect indoor companion. Its leaves look exactly like tiny green peas! Because of its unique look, it’s a bit of an “insider tip” for plant lovers. While most people let it hang, if you give it a small net or trellis to lean on, you can actually train these “pearls” to climb upward for a totally different look.