Top Choices for Thriving Indoor Greenery in Low-Light Conditions
Top Indoor Plants for Low Light Conditions
In search of plants that can thrive in dimly lit spaces? Look no further! Here's a list of some of the best indoor plants that can tolerate or even thrive in low-light conditions.
Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
This popular plant is widely recognised for its ability to thrive in dim areas and requires watering similar to Peace Lilies and Pothos.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
Also known as Mother in Law's Tongue, the Snake Plant is a beautiful low-light plant that can tolerate low light but prefers some direct sun.
ZZ Plant
Known for its toughness and ability to survive with minimal light and water, the ZZ Plant is a great choice for new plant collectors.
Peace Lily
Peace Lilies are among the best for low-light areas, tolerating dark spots well and being easy to care for.
Cast Iron Plant
This hardy plant with large leaves is suited for low light with occasional leaf dusting.
Bird's Nest Fern
This unique-looking plant prefers indirect light and is pet-friendly. It grows slowly in dark places but remains healthy.
Calathea Musaica
Thriving with indirect light and humidity, Calathea Musaica requires more attentive watering.
Begonia Rex
Begonia Rex prefers bright indirect light but can tolerate low light. However, be careful not to overwater it as it's prone to root rot.
Additional plants like Ponytail Palm and Money Tree are also pet-friendly and suitable for tabletop or larger indoor spaces. While these plants survive in lower light, some indirect light is often beneficial, as true "no light" conditions are very rare indoors.
English Ivy
While it's considered an invasive species outdoors, English Ivy can make a nice indoor plant that does well in minimal light.
Spider Plant
Easy to care for and looking great in pots or hanging baskets, Spider Plants do well in low-light areas.
Bird's Nest Fern
The bird's nest fern has a unique look to its leaves and will tolerate low-light environments. Be careful not to overwater it.
Oyster Plant
This easy-to-grow plant thrives in low light and only needs water about once or twice a week.
Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata)
A popular low-light houseplant, the dragon tree is easy to care for.
Red Anthurium
With beautiful, red, waxy flowers that usually last about six weeks, Red Anthurium does well with minimal lighting.
Dancing Bones Cactus
This type of jungle cactus grows on tree trunks in its natural habitat and does well in low light.
Rattlesnake Plant
This plant is often grown specifically for its beautiful foliage. It loves humidity and does well in dim lighting, watering the soil only when it dries out completely.
Pothos
A hardy plant that can grow up to ten feet long, Pothos does well in any humidity level and needs watering about weekly.
Prayer Plants
These plants move at night, do well in semidarkness, but not in cold temperatures.
Maidenhair Fern
The maidenhair fern is sturdy and does well in low light areas with moist soil.
Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans)
This plant can grow really tall and does fine in shady corners and also in direct sunlight.
Arrowhead Plant
The arrowhead plant has green and white leaves and grows in a mound or can vine out as it gets bigger.
Rex Begonia
With unique, colorful leaves, Rex Begonia does well in dim lighting and humid areas.
Silver Queens
This medium-sized plant has light green leaves that are sensitive to cold.
Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)
This plant does well in low light but will grow slower in these conditions. It does better in medium light.
Schefflera "Soleil"
This plant has light green leaves and can grow very large, but don't leave it sitting in standing water.
Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)
This beautiful, easy-to-care-for plant can go nearly anywhere in your home.
Rattlesnake Plant
This plant loves humidity and does well in dim lighting. Water the soil only when it dries out completely.
Staghorn Fern
This fern can be placed in a pot or hung from a basket, and does well in low light and humidity.
Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
Also called "Chinese evergreen", this plant is very low maintenance and can go without water for up to three weeks.
Heart-leaf Philodendron
This plant is toxic, only needs to be watered about once a week, and does well in dim light conditions.
The Nerve Plant (Fittonia)
This small-leaf plant native to Peru comes in a variety of colours and does well in low light.
Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior)
This hardy green plant does well in a variety of conditions and is a good choice for neglectful plant owners.
Peace Lilies
Contrary to their name, Peace Lilies are not actually lilies. They do well in medium to low light, have yellow buds that flower a few times a year, and are low maintenance.
Calathea
This plant has dark green leaves with silvery-like edges and a scalloped end.
Marimo
Another type of moss ball, Marimo needs to live inside water and does well in a shady spot in the home.
Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia)
This plant is poisonous when eaten and is toxic to pets and people, but it does well in low-light situations.
Zebra Cactus (Hawthornia Attenuata)
This succulent with black and white stripes thrives in low light and needs little water.
Monstera
This plant has big, tall green leaves and can thrive in all lighting conditions.
Creeping Fig
This low-light plant grows well in a variety of conditions.
Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata)
Adaptable and able to grow in a variety of lighting conditions, the ponytail palm is a good choice for low-lit areas.
- Aglaonema, commonly known as Chinese Evergreen, can thrive in dimly lit spaces and requires watering similar to Peace Lilies and Pothos, making it a suitable choice for a low-light garden.
- The Snake Plant, or Sansevieria, is a beautiful low-light plant that prefers some direct sun but can tolerate low light conditions, thereby fitting in a home-and-garden lifestyle.
- The ZZ Plant is renowned for its hardiness and ability to survive with minimal light and water, making it an ideal decor choice for houseplants in low-light areas.
- Peace Lilies are known for their tolerance of dark spots and easy care requirements, making them a top pick for adding vibrant flowers to low-light indoor gardens.
