Houseplant Varieties for Low Light
Houseplants varieties that do well in low light
These plants do well with light from a North facing window, or in rooms that have windows that let in very little light. Many of the rooms in our homes, especially in winter, most likely meet the low light standards for houseplants.
Boston Fern – Nephrolepis exaltata: Great for hanging baskets, this fern thrives in indirect light and high humidity. It's great for bathrooms or kitchens with low light.
Cast Iron Plant – Aspidistra elatior: Very hearty, tough plant. Can survive most conditions. Excellent choice if you don't have a lot of time to care for plants, but still want the benefits they provide.
Chinese Evergreen – Aglaonema: Known for its variegated leaves, this plant does well in low light and requires minimal care.
Dragon Tree Plant – Dracaena marginata: This plant is an excellent houseplant for a beginner. It tolerates various light conditions and a range of temperatures. It does well in loamy- well draining soil and was listed by NASA as an excellent plant for removing harmful chemicals from the air.
Dumb Cane – Dieffenbachia: Broad-leaved foliage plant with thick succulent stems. Popular for its ease of care and comes in a variety of leaf patterns.
Lucky Bamboo – Dracaena sanderiana: Said to bring good luck and fortune, Lucky Bamboo is nearly indestructible. Their tough stalks can survive in vases of pure water or in containers of soil, and in a wide variety of light conditions.
Parlor Palm – Chamaedorea elegans: - Very popular houseplant with rich green, slightly arched and slender leaves. Adds the feel of the tropics. Perfect for small spaces.
Peace Lily – Spathiphyllum: - Peace lilies have dark green leaves and white flowers. They do well in low light but need regular watering to keep their soil moist.
Philodendron – Philodendron: - A popular plant among beginners. With its big green leaves, it's kind enough to let you know what it needs.
Pothos – With heart-shaped, trailing leaves, pothos can grow in a variety of lighting conditions, including low light. It's also very low-maintenance.
Prayer Plant – Maranta leuconeura: Easy to grow but has specific needs. Indirect light, humidity, water with warm water and feed every two weeks.
Sansevieria or Snake Plant – Dracaena trifasciata: - Stiff spear like leaves have a glossy texture. This elegant looking plant has clusters of flowers on thin stalks.
Spider Plant – Chlorophytum comosum: Incredibly easy to care for and adaptible, the spider plant has very few challenges minus a few brown tips here and there.
ZZ Plant (Zanzibar Gem) – Zamioculcas: - Excellent texture and thick straight stems with dark green leaves.
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