Indoor plants have become an essential part of home decor—not just for their aesthetic appeal, but also for their air-purifying qualities and calming presence.
Among the wide variety of houseplants, indoor vines and climbing plants offer a unique beauty.
With their trailing or upward-reaching stems, these plants add vertical interest, soften hard corners, and bring a lush, jungle-like atmosphere into any living space.
Whether you have a sunny windowsill, a shady corner, or want to create a green wall or trellis indoors, there’s a climber or vine that will thrive in your conditions.
Many of these plants are not only easy to grow but also require minimal care, making them ideal for beginners and seasoned plant lovers alike.
Here are 11 of the best indoor vines and climbers that you can grow with ease to transform your living space into a serene indoor oasis.
1. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Pothos is arguably the most popular and low-maintenance indoor vine. Its heart-shaped leaves come in a range of patterns and colors—from classic green to variegated gold, white, or neon hues.
Pothos grows quickly and trails beautifully from hanging baskets, shelves, or wall-mounted planters.
Light: Low to bright, indirect light
Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
Features: Air-purifying, fast-growing, ideal for beginners
Pothos can also be trained to climb moss poles or trellises, and it thrives in both soil and water, making it incredibly versatile.
2. Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum)
With its dark green, glossy heart-shaped leaves, the heartleaf philodendron is another favorite trailing houseplant.
It tolerates low light and inconsistent watering, making it perfect for forgetful plant owners or dim apartments.
Light: Low to medium indirect light
Water: Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry out before watering
Features: Easy to propagate, lush trailing vines
You can hang it from planters or encourage it to climb up walls, poles, or wire structures for a more dramatic effect.
3. English Ivy (Hedera helix)
English ivy is a classic climbing plant that brings an elegant, European feel to any indoor setting.
With its lobed leaves and long trailing stems, it can be grown in hanging baskets or trained to grow along frames, shelves, or trellises.
Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
Features: Fast-growing, good air purifier
While it grows quickly and covers space beautifully, English ivy can be sensitive to dry indoor air, so consider occasional misting or placing it near a humidifier.
4. String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
The string of hearts is a beautiful trailing succulent with tiny, heart-shaped leaves on long, slender vines. Its delicate appearance and intricate leaf patterns make it a favorite for hanging planters and sunny windows.
Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings
Features: Drought-tolerant, compact yet long trailing vines
This plant also produces small, tubular pinkish-purple flowers and looks stunning when cascading several feet down a shelf or hanging planter.
5. Hoya (Hoya spp.)
Also known as wax plant, hoya vines are known for their thick, waxy leaves and fragrant, star-shaped flowers. These semi-succulent climbers are perfect for training on trellises or allowing to drape down from elevated pots.
Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Let soil dry slightly between watering
Features: Fragrant flowers, long-lived, low maintenance
There are many species and cultivars of hoya, offering variations in leaf shapes, colors, and bloom types.
6. Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum)
Indoor jasmine adds both visual beauty and an intoxicating fragrance to your home. It’s a twining climber that needs support to grow upward, and it blooms in late winter or early spring with clusters of small, starry white flowers.
Light: Bright light, including some direct sun
Water: Keep the soil moist, especially during the growing season
Features: Highly fragrant flowers, fast-growing climber
Jasmine thrives near south- or west-facing windows and benefits from cooler night temperatures to encourage blooming.
7. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea glabra)
Though typically grown outdoors, bougainvillea can also be grown indoors with the right conditions. It’s a vibrant climber with paper-like, colorful bracts that surround its tiny white flowers. Indoors, it needs plenty of sunlight and space to climb.
Light: Full sun (at least 5–6 hours daily)
Water: Water when the soil dries out; prefers well-draining soil
Features: Vivid colors, woody vines, drought-tolerant
Bougainvillea is ideal for bright conservatories or sunrooms where it can be trained up a trellis or wall frame.
8. Climbing Fig (Ficus pumila)
Climbing fig is a vigorous climber with small, leathery leaves that cling to surfaces and create a dense, green cover. It’s often used to create living walls indoors and can be trained on trellises or wooden planks.
Light: Moderate to bright, indirect light
Water: Keep soil slightly moist; do not let it dry out completely
Features: Strong climber, forms lush vertical walls
Climbing fig attaches itself to surfaces with aerial roots, so it can even be grown up stone walls, wood, or textured surfaces.
9. Golden Hops (Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus’)
Although golden hops are more commonly grown outdoors, they can be cultivated indoors with enough space and bright light. This fast-growing vine has lime-green to golden foliage that makes a bold statement.
Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Consistent watering; don’t let the soil dry out completely
Features: Fast-growing, striking foliage, needs support
Golden hops can be trained over indoor arbors, tall trellises, or room dividers for an eye-catching indoor vertical garden.
10. Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata)
This vine is beloved for its cheerful, bright flowers with dark centers, resembling black-eyed susans. While often grown as an annual outdoors, it can be grown indoors with enough sunlight.
Light: Bright light, including some direct sun
Water: Keep soil evenly moist
Features: Colorful blooms, fast growth, easy to train
Provide a trellis or arch near a sunny window, and you’ll be rewarded with vibrant flowers in yellow, orange, or white hues throughout the season.
11. Monstera adansonii (Swiss Cheese Vine)
A popular houseplant for its dramatic, perforated leaves, Monstera adansonii is a climbing vine that can grow up moss poles, trellises, or trail from hanging planters.
It’s a close cousin to the more famous Monstera deliciosa but with a more compact growth habit.
Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry
Features: Unique fenestrated leaves, vining growth, adaptable
This plant is perfect for creating an exotic indoor jungle look and thrives in a warm, humid environment.
Indoor vines and climbers are an excellent way to bring dimension, greenery, and natural beauty into your living space.
Whether you’re decorating a shelf, creating a vertical garden, or looking to frame a window with cascading greenery, these trailing and climbing houseplants offer endless versatility.
From fast-growing varieties like pothos and philodendrons to flowering options like jasmine and black-eyed susan vine, there’s an indoor climber for every home and every level of experience.
Most of these plants are easy to propagate, allowing you to grow your indoor garden without extra cost.
