Other succulents for hanging baskets include the stapeliads, many gesneriads and other tropical plants that will continue growth indoors after the weather cools in autumn. Most of these types of plants prefer some shade. Not all cacti are sun lovers. Also useful in shade are ivies, ferns, begonias and impatiens. Baskets containing these plants may be hung on tree limbs to good effect.
Petunias also grow well in light shade on tree limbs, but they bloom more heavily in full sun.
Other plants mentioned here need as much sun as you can give them. Recently introduced petunias include cascading forms that are especially decorative in hanging baskets. Plant whatever you select in the baskets so that the root system is even with the potting soil level. Then fill the baskets with more potting soil until the mixture is about an inch from the rim of the basket. Firm the soil in each basket thoroughly by hand.