Good Plants for Wall Pockets
Plants are a healthy addition to any home. Groups of plants arranged in your home will help to oxygenate and moisturize the air you breathe. Whether you use them in tight clusters or spaced out, a pleasing arrangement of plants in wall pockets creates a focal point and makes for an interesting conversation piece. Several types of plants will survive and thrive in wall pockets. What kind you choose will depend on how much light and water the plants need. Does this Spark an idea?
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Herbs
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Most herbs fit well into a wall pocket and serve a double purpose: most are fragrant and fill your home with a rich scent. Herbs are also useful as additions to your home-cooked meals. Basil, chives, cilantro and mint are all easy to grow and will tolerate partial-shade conditions. These are also good plants to use in a wall pocket on an outdoor balcony with limited space. Most herbs require slightly moist soil, so water them or spray them daily to ensure they don't dry out.
Succulents
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Succulent plants are easy to grow and a good choice for filling wall space that gets a lot of sun. Aloe plants are attractive and grow well in wall pockets. Other succulents, such as Bromeliads, require little soil and grow easily in areas with sunlight. The Bromeitiella lorentziana grows in tightly packed mounds of rosettes when exposed to ample light. If you choose a vertical wall pocket with a variety of plants, succulents make your wall pop with the variety of colors and shapes.
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Ferns
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Smaller fern cultivars may work in wall pockets in areas that are moist and slightly shady. If you plan on keeping a fern in a wall pocket where it is dry, prevent it from drying out by misting it with water a few times a day. Keep the soil moist but not drenched to prevent root rot.
Creeping Plants
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Larger wall pockets can house creeping houseplants, such as creeping Charlie and spider plant. These plants are typically easy to grow, require partial sunlight and are easily transplanted with cuttings. If you have several areas in your wall where you'd like to hang a wall pocket, cut off a stem of a creeping charlie, strip off the bottom leaves and allow it to sit in water until you see roots. When you see roots sprouting, transplant it into the wall pocket.
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