Indoor Creeper Plants

1. String of Nickels

Botanical Name: Dischidia nummularia

Dischidia is a trailing epiphytic plant that thrives when perched on high surfaces. Its unique, often pouch-like leaves create an exotic cascade. You can also go for Dischidia hirsuta, and we have a great article on growing it here.

2. Creeping Fig

Botanical Name: Ficus pumila

Creeping Fig is well-known for its rapid growth and dainty, heart-shaped leaves. When positioned on a higher shelf, the trailing vines create a green waterfall, producing an instant touch of lushness.

3. Inch Plant

Botanical Name: Tradescantia zebrina

The Inch Plant is popular for its variegated foliage that adds a splash of color to your décor. When elevated, the cascading stems and leaves form a dense, flowing curtain of greenery and subtle hues, delivering both vibrancy and texture to any room.

4. Goldfish Plant

Botanical Name: Columnea gloriosa

Named for its bloom resembling a goldfish, this plant provides a vivid burst of color while trailing. The cascading stems full of bright orange flowers offer a dramatic visual display when elevated on a shelf or hanging basket.

5. Silver Falls

Botanical Name: Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’

Silver Falls is known for its long, silvery tendrils that flow elegantly from high places. The silver-gray foliage reflects light, offering a shiny, cascading effect that brings a modern aesthetic to indoor spaces.

6. Scindapsus

Botanical Name: Scindapsus pictus

Scindapsus is a fan favorite for its low-maintenance care and elegant trailing vines. Its heart-shaped leaves create an eye-catching cascade when positioned on a high surface.

7. String of Pearls

Botanical Name: Senecio rowleyanus

This succulent plant is famous for its round, pearl-like leaves that hang down like jeweled strands. When placed on a higher surface, the long, trailing stems of the String of Pearls create a whimsical, curtain-like display that makes it a captivating focal point.

8. Wax Plant

Botanical Name: Hoya carnosa

The Wax Plant features waxy leaves and aromatic flowers. The plant’s vines grow densely and, when elevated, offer a robust, trailing display that is both luscious and fragrant.

9. English Ivy

Botanical Name: Hedera helix

A classic trailing plant, its vines are highly adaptive and can spread vigorously, creating an elegant, overflowing effect when situated on a high shelf or stand.

10. Hope Peperomia

Botanical Name: Peperomia ‘Hope’

Peperomia plants are compact, but their trailing varieties can offer a colorful and textured display when elevated. Their thick, glossy leaves add a vibrant touch to a cascading setup, making them a stunning yet easy-to-care-for choice.

11. Lipstick Plant

Botanical Name: Aeschynanthus radicans

The plant stands out with its striking red blooms that resemble lipstick tubes. When placed on a higher surface, its trailing vines and flashy blooms create a stunning visual play, adding a tropical flair to any space.

12. Swedish Ivy

Botanical Name: Plectranthus verticillatus

This plant and its variegated varieties add an extra layer of color, enhancing visual interest as it trails down. The spots/patches or even whole white or yellow leaves, along with the green ones, captures attention and adds variety to any indoor setting.

13. Creeping Charlie

Botanical Name: Glechoma hederacea

Creeping Charlie is notable for its soft leaves having scalloped edges. As it trails down, it adds a lush look that can fill an empty corner, a tabletop, and a shelf effortlessly.

14. Creeping Jenny

Botanical Name: Lysimachia nummularia

The plant stands out with its bright, lime-green leaves. When placed in a high location, the striking color can serve as an accent or focal point in your interior decor.