Indoor vines are nature’s artwork flowing, trailing, and climbing their way into our hearts and homes. They add instant greenery, soften sharp corners, and create a calming, lived-in atmosphere. Best of all, many trailing or climbing houseplants require minimal care, making them perfect for both beginners and busy plant lovers. Whether you’re dressing up a shelf, hanging a basket, or letting greenery drape from a high ledge, these 10 low-maintenance indoor vines are ideal for turning your space into a lush sanctuary.
1. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Golden Pothos is a superstar among indoor vines thanks to its hardiness, fast growth, and striking variegated leaves. With its heart-shaped foliage splashed in green and yellow, it instantly brightens up any space. It thrives in low to bright indirect light and tolerates irregular watering making it nearly impossible to kill. You can hang it in a basket or let it trail from a shelf or train it to climb a moss pole. It also purifies air, adding function to its beauty.
2. Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)
Elegant and easygoing, the Heartleaf Philodendron is a classic trailing houseplant with lush, glossy green leaves shaped like hearts. It adapts well to a variety of indoor conditions, tolerating low light and infrequent watering. This philodendron is fast-growing and looks stunning cascading from shelves or climbing a trellis or stake. It’s also pet-friendlier than some other vines, though still mildly toxic. Its timeless appeal and carefree maintenance make it perfect for anyone wanting greenery without the fuss.
3. String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
This charming vine is loved for its dainty, heart-shaped leaves marked with silvery patterns and purple undersides. String of Hearts thrives in bright, indirect light and only needs occasional watering, especially when its soil has fully dried out. It’s a semi-succulent, which means it can store water and doesn’t mind a little neglect. Let it spill from a hanging pot or drape it along a window either way, it brings a delicate, whimsical touch to your indoor garden.
4. English Ivy (Hedera helix)
English Ivy adds classic elegance to indoor spaces with its trailing tendrils and lobed leaves. While it’s more commonly seen outdoors, it also thrives indoors in bright, indirect light and cooler temperatures. It’s fast-growing and can climb walls, trellises, or spill beautifully from planters. Regular pruning helps keep it full and lush. English Ivy is also known for its air-purifying qualities. Just be mindful it can be toxic to pets and needs good airflow to prevent pests like spider mites.
5. Satin Pothos (Scindapsus pictus)
Not actually a true pothos, the Satin Pothos is a close cousin with velvety, silver-flecked leaves that shimmer in the light. It prefers medium to bright indirect light and infrequent watering, making it perfect for low-maintenance plant lovers. The silvery sheen of its foliage makes it a standout, especially when trailing from a high shelf or in a macrame hanger. It’s a slow to moderate grower, but its subtle beauty and resilience make it well worth the wait.
6. Hoya Linearis
This unique trailing hoya stands out with its narrow, string-like leaves and delicate, trailing vines. Hoya Linearis thrives in bright, filtered light and prefers to dry out between waterings. It’s ideal for hanging planters and creates a soft, waterfall-like effect with its long, hanging stems. Over time, it may reward you with clusters of sweetly scented, star-shaped flowers. It’s slower growing than some other vines, but its sculptural look and ease of care make it a prized houseplant.
7. Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila)
Creeping Fig is a versatile indoor vine with small, delicate leaves and an energetic growing habit. It readily clings to walls, frames, or trellises, making it perfect for vertical gardening or green walls. It prefers bright, indirect light and consistently moist soil but it’s forgiving if you miss a watering here and there. With regular trimming, you can shape it easily and keep it compact. Its climbing nature makes it great for turning a bare wall into a lush focal point.
8. Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum)
Also known as Goosefoot Plant, the Arrowhead Vine starts with arrow-shaped leaves that gradually develop into more lobed forms as it matures. It’s a fast-growing vine that can be trained to trail or climb. It tolerates low to medium light and occasional missed waterings. With various cultivars offering shades of green, pink, and cream, it brings color variety to indoor spaces. Easy to propagate and low-maintenance, it’s perfect for shelves, hanging pots, or growing vertically on supports.
9. Wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina)
With striking striped leaves in green, silver, and purple, the Wandering Jew is an eye-catching trailing plant that adds vivid color to your home. It thrives in bright, indirect light and likes to be watered when the top inch of soil is dry. This vine grows quickly and is very easy to propagate simply snip and plant. It’s best kept trimmed to encourage bushier growth. Use it in hanging baskets or on high shelves to let its colorful stems spill dramatically.
10. Rex Begonia Vine (Cissus discolor)
Not a true begonia, this stunning vine features heart-shaped leaves in deep green with silvery markings and maroon undersides. Cissus discolor adds a rich, dramatic flair to indoor spaces and does best in bright, indirect light and consistently moist, well-draining soil. It’s a bit more sensitive than some others on this list but still low-maintenance when kept in the right conditions. Let it trail from a planter or train it up a trellis to show off its vibrant foliage.