8 Indoor Plants that Thrive in Low Light
Are you yearning for a home brimming with greenery, even though your living space lacks ideal lighting conditions?
Worried about choosing the wrong plants and witnessing their slow demise due to insufficient light?
Fear not, fellow plant enthusiast!
The key is to familiarize yourself with the plants that can genuinely flourish even in low-light environments!
As a fervent plant lover, I had to dig deep into research about plants that can thrive in low light in some of the rooms in our home. I wasn't keen on wasting money on plants that would inevitably perish due to insufficient sunlight!
To my delight, I found out there's a plethora of absolutely breathtaking, gorgeous, stunning, and simply BEAUTIFUL!!! indoor plants that can survive in low light, and we're going to explore some of the finest ones! Coincidentally, I'm also the proud owner of some of these plants.
Top Beginner-Friendly Indoor Plants for Low Light Conditions
These are user-friendly plants that will not only survive but also enhance the aesthetics of your space, despite receiving minimal light.
What's more, they're perfect for beginners or those who might be a bit lax in their plant care yet still desire to add some greenery to their not-so-bright abodes.
For transparency, I should mention that I own most of the plants listed below, and they are all thriving, so I can vouch for their ability to withstand low-light conditions based on personal experience!
Here's the list:
Peace Lily
Snake Plant
African Milk Tree
Chinese Evergreen
Money Tree
Heartleaf Philodendron
Swiss Cheese Plant
Golden Pothos
Understanding What "Low Light" Implies for Plants
"Low light" does not translate to NO light!
Typically, low-light plants are those that receive only indirect sunlight yet continue to thrive. These plants usually reside a few feet away from a window.
If you have a window facing north, you can position your plant between 1' to 3' from the window.
For east or west-facing windows, place your plant anywhere between 2' to 10' from the window.
With a south-facing window, your plant can comfortably sit between 15' to 20' from the window.
In case you're questioning whether plants can grow with absolutely no sunlight, the answer is YES - provided you employ some heavy-duty artificial grow lights.
Without any light, however, a plant will eventually succumb. If you have a windowless bathroom, don’t put real plants in there. They will eventually die.
“EMBRACE THE ARTIFICIAL!
When dealing with rooms that lack windows, consider going for artificial plants. Some of my top picks include imitation fiddle leaf fig trees and bamboo trees. Artificial olive trees are equally appealing! ”
I wholeheartedly urge you to welcome the world of indoor plants, starting with one or two from this list.
Now equipped with insights about plants that thrive in low light, I hope you'll invest wisely in the right greenery for your home!
Do you have any cherished indoor plants that flourish in low light? I'm eager to hear about them in the comments! I'm perpetually seeking to introduce more low-maintenance plants into my life!
