10 Hanging Plants That Make Bedrooms Feel Magical

by The Home Growns May 24, 2025, 5:18 pm 2.2k Views

6. Hoya Carnosa (Wax Plant)

A flowering Hoya Carnosa, or wax plant, with delicate pink and white blooms, featured as one of the beautiful hanging plants indoor bedroom, suspended in a macrame hanger near a window, with a bed and another hanging basket visible in the background.

If you’ve ever walked into a room and thought, “This space smells like heaven and I don’t know why,” there’s a good chance a Hoya Carnosa was nearby. This plant—also known as the Wax Plant—is one of those quiet showstoppers. It doesn’t scream for attention, but when it blooms? Oh wow. Those waxy, fragrant flowers smell like vanilla dipped in sunshine.

I got mine from a vintage plant shop in Philly on a whim. Didn’t even know what it was at the time. Took me months to realize I had a little treasure on my hands—literally.

The Lazy Plant Parent’s Dream

Let me be real with you: I forget to water half my plants for weeks. And yet…this one? Flourishing. Hoya Carnosa tolerates dry conditions like a champ and honestly thrives on neglect. You can skip watering for a month, leave it near a window, and it’ll just…chill.

It’s not flashy or high-maintenance like some of its botanical cousins. If you’re into low maintenance indoor plants, this is your new bestie.

More Than Just Pretty—It’s Wedding-Ready

Okay, here’s a fun fact that made me love this plant even more: it’s popular among plant collectors and wedding planners. Those glossy, star-shaped blooms are often used in bridal bouquets and floral arrangements because they photograph like a dream and last forever.

I once borrowed cuttings from my own plant to use in my sister’s bouquet. They held up beautifully all day—and smelled amazing. So if you’re into botanical bedroom themes and weddings, this one checks multiple boxes.

How to Get It to Bloom (Because That’s the Best Part)

Now, fair warning: this one takes its time. It’s not fast-growing like the Philodendron Brasil. But trust me—it’s worth the wait. To get the most out of it, hang it near a window where it gets bright, indirect light. Mine hangs above my bathroom mirror and gets morning sun through the frosted glass. Perfect setup.

And when it finally bloomed? Magical. Like tiny clusters of porcelain stars hanging from the vines. I legit stood there sniffing them for five minutes like a weirdo.

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