A common problem in making a home green with plants is finding the right types that can survive in low light. While we want spaces that are filled with bright and natural light, the truth is that the modern structure of our apartment limits access to direct sunlight. Fortunately, many plants have low-light conditions under which they can live. This makes them very good companions for darker corners, offices, or rooms without windows.
Here is a selection of 15 easy-to-care low-light plants that can bring life into every empty corner of your home.
- ZZ Plant
ZZ plant is truly attractive to plant lovers, more to those who forget to water their plants. It is just waxy, dark green leaves in an erect growth habit and is almost indestructible. Native to East Africa, the plant could go several weeks without water and yet has a very strong affinity for low-light conditions. Its hardiness and ability to purify the air would make it perfect for busy people or beginners.
Care Tip: Allow soil to dry completely between watering to prevent overwatering.
- Peace Lily
Peace lilies feature glossy green foliage with sail-like white flowers. They are very tolerant plants and grow well in low to moderate light very well. In addition to being beautiful, peace lilies are also good air purifiers, hence, awesome for bedrooms and offices.
Care Tip: Soil should always be kept moist but not soggy. The plants will droop slightly when thirsty.
- Philodendron
General and flexible plants, philodendrons have a whole range of patterns of growth varying from vining to bushy. Most people love those types like the Heartleaf Philodendron especially as a low light cast suffers for tolerating some neglect.
Care Tip: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and avoid placing them in direct sunlight.
- Pothos
These pothos plants are like heaven to house plant lovers for their long arc of trailing vines and see-through heart-shaped leaves. All those glorious varieties, such as Golden and Marble Queen, will light up any room instantly. These hardy, tough plants will cope with even the lower light levels but will show their award-winning side in better light conditions.
Care tip: Trim the vines periodically to encourage bushier growth and avoid leggy stems.
- Money Tree
It is believed to make its owner fortunate and bring positive energy; the Money Tree, therefore, is an attractive plant featuring braided trunks and shiny green leaves. It possesses a high adaptability and may thrive in low-light places; therefore, an excellent choice for homes and offices.
Care Tip: Let the soil dry between watering and rotating the plant occasionally for uniform growth.
- Chinese Evergreen
The Chinese Evergreens spectacularly differ in foliage patterns with their variety of green, silver, and red combinations, making a superb indoor plant. They also need less maintenance and love to grow in very dim lighting. They also serve as excellent air purifiers, giving some beauty and health to your home.
Care Tip: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Keep looking for the signs of overwatering.
- Prayer Plant
The name of a prayer plant comes from the motion of folding this leaf at night like hands are raised in prayer. Adding the Praying plant brightens up any area in the house by adding color with its lively and variable patterns of colorful veins.
Care Tip: Keep the soil slightly moist and provide higher humidity for optimal growth.
- Monstera
The Monstera 'Swiss Cheese Plant,' this tropical ornament is known for its greatly perforated leaves. It can survive in low light. This fantastic plant can fit suitably into a house that does not receive much sun.
Care tip: Soak that inch of topsoil to dry up, then wipe the leaves regularly to get rid of dust.
- Golden Pothos
The golden pothos is a variation of the typical pothos. It is also much coveted for its golden-yellow streaked leaves. Almost in the category of the easiest plants, it can comfortably grow in low-light and rarely watered.
Care Tip: Place it in a hanging basket or allow it to hang down from a shelf for that cascading effect.
- Calathea
Calatheas are highly acclaimed for their intricate patterns and their spectacular shades. Adding all interesting colors into low-light has proven to work quite well as they require a bit more attention than other low-light plants.
Care Tip: Maintain moisture in the soil while providing higher humidity to prevent browning leaves.
- Parlor Palm
This plant, the Parlor Palm, has been among the trendiest of indoor plants since the Victorian age due to its dexterity in low light and elegant fronds. It grows slowly and compactly, making it perfect for those small spaces like between shelves or on desks.
Care Tip: Water sparingly and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
- Dracaena
Dracaena plants appear in several shapes and sizes, and they have pretty, strikingly patterned leaves. Some varieties like Dracaena Marginata and Dracaena Compacta do just fine under low light conditions.
Care Tip: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings and don't place them in bright sunlight.
- Rubber Tree
Rubber Trees are bold and dramatic trees planted indoors that have large glossy leaves that instantly talk about presence. Surprisingly easy to care for and can adjust to relatively low-light conditions.
Care Tip: Wipe at regular intervals to keep the leaves shiny and dust-free.
- Snake Plant
A hardy plant that has tall, sword-like leaves is the Snake Plant alias Sansevieria. This plant can thrive under low light, is excellent for beginners, and can be kept in different environments.
Care Tip: Water sparingly, especially in winter, as this plant is very drought tolerant
- Ferns
Ferns are lush, beautiful, delicate plants that give greenery to most bathrooms and kitchens. The Boston Fern and Kimberly Queen Fern tolerate low-light, high-humidity environments.
Care Tip: Mist regularly to maintain humidity and water when the soil feels dry.
Building Your Green Oasis
Plants in the house do not limit themselves to light conditions. Here are 15 easy-care low-light plants found at the darkest corners of a home, turning a space into a green oasis. These tough survivors will add life and beauty to your home, all without much effort- be they seasoned or inexperienced plant parents.
Integrate a grow light for that dark area in the house. Best of all, these lights offer an exceptionally bright natural mimic of sunlight so that your plants can grow to be happy and healthy. Whether you place them on shelves, desks, or unused corners, these low-light plants will thrive and transform your space into a calming retreat.
Remember, each plant has unique needs, so observe and adjust your care routine. Your indoor garden will survive and thrive with patience and consistency, bringing joy and greenery to your home.
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