Nothing complements trailing plants better than an elevated planter. By adding hanging baskets to an existing collection of houseplants, you create a layered look with plants from floor to ceiling. Vary the colors and shapes of your trailing houseplants to create a unique look, or choose similar plants for consistency. Discover the best eight houseplants ready to grace your hanging baskets for the kitchen, living room, or even bathroom.  krblokhin / Getty Images

Light: Full sun outdoors, indoors high levels of bright, indirect lightWater: Maintain moderate moisture but not soggyColor varieties: Red

Light: Full to partial Water:  Keep lightly moist during the growing season Color varieties: White

Light: Bright indirect lightWater: Regularly; more in spring and summer and less during winterColor varieties: Red, pink, and orange

Light: Partial sunWater: Always keep the soil slightly moistColor varieties: White

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Light: Low lightWater: Water thoroughly then allow top layer of soil to dryColor varieties: Orange, yellow with red edges

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Light: Bright indirect lightWater: Water the center of the rosette daily; water soil lightly; mist regularlyColor varieties: Pink, purple, yellow, or green

Light: Needs vary from full to dappled sun depending on the varietyWater: Keep moist and well-drainedColor varieties: Purple, red, maroon, white, yellow, or pink with some multi-colored varieties

Light: Low lightWater: Moist to dry soilColor varieties: Variegated foliage; small white flowers