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32 Species Indicated for Vertical Garden Foliage

The vertical garden is an option to energize spaces, but it is necessary to choose the plants well. See the best foliage for this area.

Looking to set up a green space at home, but not sure which plants to choose? To make your ornamental wall beautiful, you need to diversify the species. There are several types of vertical garden foliage that can be grown quietly indoors and do not require constant maintenance.

An important tip is that species that are on the top and sides receive more light, so they should be in full sun. The plants in the middle can be used for semi-shade or shade.

The best foliage options for vertical garden

In addition to the flowers, it’s important to have a green area highlighted on your dashboard. Looking at the images you can already design several projects for your vertical garden. Check out the most appropriate plant species:

1. Boa

1. Boa

The boa constrictor is one of the most used foliage. That’s because it is easy to maintain, helps to fill and decorate the garden, and is adaptable to different types of light.

2. Serpent’s Beard

2. Serpent's Beard

The serpent’s beard is a dense plant that adapts well to different environments. Therefore, it can have direct or indirect light.

3. Pearl necklace

3. Pearl necklace

It features pendants that offer a special effect on the garden. The pearl necklace likes the full sun better but manages to survive in mild temperatures.

4. Lambari-purple

4. Lambari-purple

She can fill the space well. Decorative leaves bring more life to an all green wall. The purple Lambari likes shade or half-shade.

5. Cat’s tail asparagus

5. Cat's tail asparagus

Due to its distinctive leaves, this foliage is often used in vertical garden projects. It grows best in full sun and shade.

6. Money in a bunch

6. Money in a bunch

This plant is also called a penny. It does well in damp places and among rocks. Cannot resist strong sun, preferring half shade.

7. Bridal Veil

7. Bridal Veil

The plant has delicate, thin leaves that grow in abundance. It develops well indoors and offers a pendant effect to the green wall.

8. Philodendron Brazil

8. Philodendron Brazil

It gets its name from the yellow-green leaves that resemble the colours of Brazil. This plant requires little maintenance and likes semi-shade or diffused light.

9. Marble Hive

9. Marble Hive

She likes moist soil, but not completely soaked. His favourite climate is hot and humid, but although he likes the light, he cannot tolerate full sun.

10. Fern

10. Fern

Talked about the vertical garden, the fern is already remembered. The foliage is a very beautiful volume effect. Its growth is better indoors.

11. Syngon

11. Syngon

It withstands the sun well and resists in shade. Therefore, this choice is right for any part of the garden. In addition, the Syngonium also climbs the walls.

12. Deer’s Horn

12. Deer's Horn

This plant is hardy and likes moisture. For it to develop, the half-shade is more indicated.

13. Rhipsalis

13. Rhipsalis

It is also known as cactus noodles. They are dangling and delicate foliage. Also, Rhipsalis prefers semi-shaded locations.

14. Purple Trapoeraba

14. Purple Trapoeraba

It has vivid colour with original texture. Offers a rustic touch to the garden. The plant requires regular watering and prefers half shade or full sun.

15. English ivy

15. English ivy

Its growth is not as vigorous and it has long branches with a semi-woody texture. Already its roots create the character of the vine. She prefers half shade or full sun.

16. Hawaiian Fern

16. Hawaiian Fern

This foliage is small and enjoys indoor environments. It must be protected from wind currents and kept moist, preferring half shade.

17. Maidenhair

17. Maidenhair

Used for both outdoor and indoor decoration. They love humid environments but should be protected from the wind in shade or half-shade.

18. Adam’s rib

18. Adam's rib

Its leaves are toxic, but its fruit is edible when it is ripe. She can reach up to 12 meters and prefers shade or half-shade.

19. Peperomy – Philodendron

19. Peperomy - Philodendron

This foliage is pendant and ornamental, with a delicate aspect. It must be grown in fertile soil and with regular watering. She prefers shadow or half-shade.

20. Grapevine

20. Grapevine

This plant is a vine with a branched stem. It grows well in semi-shaded places or indoors, but its development is moderate.

21. Amazon fern

21. Amazon fern

The leaves reach 1 meter in length. She does not tolerate full sun, preferring half shade. The soil must be moist, with watering 2-3 times a week.

22. Cucullata Begonia

22. Cucullata Begonia

It grows well in humid and very hot places. It has a beautiful colour and survives in full sun or half shade.

23. Silver fern

23. Silver fern

This plant has delicate and showy foliage. Its name comes from the silver-white centre strip. Its ideal luminosity is diffused light or half shadow.

24. Black-grass

24. Black-grass

The black grass does not require much care, and watering every 2 days. Fertilization, on the other hand, needs to be done by the semester. It can be grown in full sun or shade.

25. Brilliant

25. Brilliant

The leaves of this plant are succulent, small and shiny. It does not tolerate frost well and is demanding about irrigation. It should be grown in semi-shades or full sun.

26. Little fish

26. Little fish

It gets its name because its flowers resemble small fish. The foliage is ornamental and reaches 30 cm in height. The ideal brightness is half shadow. Having this species of plant on the panel is a great strategy to attract hummingbirds.

27. Asplenium

27. Asplenium

Its leaves are born curled and grow larger later. It grows on other plants but can be grown in pots. This plant prefers diffused light.

28. Pilea

28. Pilea

She has a minimalist style and reaches 30 cm in height. The Pilea prefers half-shadow, full shadow or diffused light.

29. Portuguese income

29. Portuguese income

This plant is from the same family as the ferns. It has plumose and robust varieties. It should be stored in diffused light or semi-shade.

30. Gynura

30. Gynura

This vine also called purple velvet. Lush foliage should be kept in semi-shade.

31. Dollar

31. Dollar

This plant is perfect for outdoor vertical gardens, which receive direct sunlight all day. The species is characterized by its hard, shiny and green leaves.

32. Hive-twister

32. Hive-twister

It is one of the most difficult vertical garden plants to find, but it adds an incredible ornamental touch to the panel. The main feature is the leaves that form curls.

With these garden foliage suggestions, you will create an amazing space. So, write down the ones you liked the most and plan your green wall. I bet this space will be your favourite at home.