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Lisa, what did you end up doing?
In my (humble) opinion, there's nothing nicer - or more elegant - than a simple fern cascading down. Since you live in Florida, Asparagus Fern is what I would pick since it grows like a weed your way and takes lots of sun. It also has nodules on the roots that store moisture so you don't need to water every day. Now that said, most people know that Asparagus Fern has a fast growing, strong root system. I have some myself that I like to keep confined to a certain pot size and you would too, if you chose this fern because your planter is small. However, an easy way I deal with the fast-growing root ball is I "root prune". And all that involves is (first soaking the plant) then gently lifting the plant out, then simply taking a sharp knife and reducing the sides and bottom of the root ball. I promise you - you won't kill it!! Then stick it back in your planter, pat the soil down and water and you're done. Root pruning would only need to be done about two to three times a year depending on the size of a planter. Tiny things such as Fairy Gardens won't show too well - they are best for say, a dish garden that sits on a table where the viewer can look down at it.
Another suggestion, of course, is faux plants. One word of caution though - if the planter is in sun, your (green) faux plants may eventually discolor and go a funny looking blue color.
Planters don't have to have plants in them.
A tiny fish environment with a solar fountain? My first choice!