Flowers for Covered Porch Coconut Baskets: Shade Plants and Artificial Alternatives

Jeanne in Virginia has coconut wall baskets under a covered porch against a wall. Wants trailing and upright blooming flowers for shade. Concerned about water mess on wall/furniture.

Plant Suggestions (C.L.)

• Bright shade: Begonias (Angel Wing – pink flowers, pretty foliage).
• Low light: Ferns (bright green), variegated ivy (trailing).
• Warning: Blooming plants drop petals; coconut liners leak water down wall.

Artificial Alternatives

Air ferns are preserved, not live. Use silk foliage/flowers, dried arrangements (lavender), or artificial ivy with tucked-in dried flowers. No water mess.