When choosing plants for an indoor vertical garden, there are a few things to consider. The plants need to be both visually interesting and suitable for the area of the location where they will reside.

Location and Lighting

The first thing to consider when choosing plants for an indoor vertical garden is the amount of natural light available. Plants tend to grow best in conditions that are similar to their natural habitat, so some varieties will do better than others depending on the lighting offered. For an indoor Living Wall , it is best to choose plants that can tolerate low light conditions, but you might also want to consider the different types of lighting offered by LED, fluorescent and incandescent bulbs.

In this Vertical Green Wall example, the pants selection was based on location/light and logistics.

Type of Living Wall System

The second thing is the type of Living Wall System you chose. Some modular panels can be comprised polypropylene plastic, other made from styrofoam or fabric. Our Cortiça 32 is all natural and 100% cork and with that in mind, the plants life span will depend on the environment they’ll be growing into and the type of soil using.

Our Cortica Garden Living Wall system, is made of carbonized cork which is a natural material that provides an ideal conditions for faster and easier plant adaptation, easy maintenance and long-lasting, thriving plant life. We took advantage of the quality of Cork and our system enables plants to naturally grow using minimal to no soil or by using Sphagnum Moss. The use of Carbonized cork board + Sphagnum moss prevents excess humidity which can keep the roots healthy without decaying. You can learn more about planting with Sphagnum moss here.

In the end, choosing plants for an indoor vertical garden comes down to two things: the amount of natural light available and the type of Living Wall system chosen.

So, what are the best plants to use in your vertical garden?

You will find here the list you some of our favorite picks that will work well in your vertical garden. These plants are hardy and easy-to-care-for, yet they will bring life, color, and texture to any Living Wall.

Good luck with your living wall!