7 Best Indoor Plants For Low-Light Conditions
May 4, 2020Chances are, you’ve already heard about the benefits of having a plant inside your home. It gives life to the room, it gives more color to the space, and it helps purify your indoor air. Taking care of a plant though is a whole other responsibility. As much as we want our own plant babies, we don’t always have the optimal conditions in our homes for a plant to flourish.
Low-light conditions are always a challenge to anyone who wants plants in their homes. Even plants that do well in the outdoor shade can require more sunlight indoors. Unfortunately, not everyone has that perfect big window for them to get their sunlight from. Even without that though, an average window in an east or west-facing room is enough. You can leave your plants here for a few hours to catch that morning or noon sunlight. Aside from that little growing tip, here are 7 great indoor plants that are resilient in low-light conditions.
Spider Plants
You can easily recognize a spider plant from a good distance by their thin leaves which dangle down the side of the pot like spider legs. Fun fact, these are actually called spiderettes. They start out as small white flowers. Spider plants are one of the most popular houseplants out there because they’re one of the most adaptable. They can be grown as hanging or trailing. And they’re very resilient in low-light conditions. They can survive for long periods of time even with just artificial light.
Snake Plants
The snake plant, also called mother-in-law’s tongue is one of the best plants for low-light conditions. They can thrive in any out of sunlight position and in any environment such as homes and offices. They’re also very low maintenance and simply need watering once every four weeks. Not only is it striking in appearance but, it also excellent at improving air quality. In fact, it’s perfect for the bedroom since it converts carbon dioxide to oxygen at night.
Rubber Plants
Rubber plants are perfect for creating a little bit of drama in any corner of the room. Its beautiful dark foliage and huge round leaves can paint a pretty picture against bare walls or add more interest in dull corners. It’s not keen on direct sunlight so it’s perfect for low-light conditions. Simply keep its soil moist and never let it stay too wet or bone dry.
Dracaena
Dracaena plants can often be mistaken for faux plants because wherever you place them, whether it be in homes, offices, or malls, they thrive. Their cane-like stems and sharp, dark green leaves remain vibrant even with minimal sunlight. The genus has over 40 species in various sizes and forms, all of which are excellent choices for low-light conditions.
Lucky Bamboo
Contrary to its name, the lucky bamboo plant isn’t a member of the bamboo family at all. It’s a member of the dracaena genus. In feng shui, these are said to bring good luck and fortune especially if they were given as gifts. They’re normally grown in water and are common fixtures in offices, desks, and homes anywhere in the world. Though it prefers a little bit of light, it still won’t falter even in nearly fully-shaded locations.
Cast Iron Plant
As its name suggests, this plant is nearly indestructible. It can thrive in any season whether it be the hot and dry summer months or the cold winter months. Simply water it when its soil starts getting dry. You don’t have to stress too much if it isn’t getting too much sun at all.
Devil’s Ivy Plant
Not only is this plant a marvel for upgrading your room aesthetic but it’s also very easy to take care of. It will thrive in partial to full shade. And it is drought resistant. Watering it roughly once a week or every two weeks depending on the season would keep it healthy. It will grow best in places with a bit of filtered sunlight or artificial light.
