House plants can bring so much joy to our lives. They provide us with oxygen, beauty, something to care for and feed our souls! The trouble is, how can you grow an indoor plant if you have low light or no sunlight? After all, your 3rd-grade teacher told you that plants need sunlight to grow!
A sunny window sill is often a great place to grow a rare or unique houseplant, but what if that’s not practical for you? What if you have a devious little cat, that likes to knock over your plants? Or maybe you’d love a plant on your desk at work, but Marge from Human Resources is the only person with the coveted window office! Have no fear! You can still grow a house plant, even with low light or no natural light! You just have to pick the right type of plants. Low light house plants for the win
How many plants for you bought and killed? Come on, be honest? How many times have you begged and pleaded with your house plant not to die, but it does anyway? Yeah, it happens! But that’s OK! We’re about to change your houseplant serial killer status to one of green-fingered marvel! Below is a list of low light house plants that are also easy to take care of! Winning combination!
Maidenhair Fern
This fern has pretty soft, filly leaves (that look a bit like flowing hair… hence the name!) and looks wonderful at home or in the office. This tactile plant is also great at relieving stress. It’s also very easy to grow!
Light: Low light or indirect sunlight
Watering: Water frequently but do not overwater (soil should stay moist, but not soggy).
Other Considerations: Older fronds will die back and be replaced with newer ones.
Snake Plant
Snake Plants (also known as “Mother-in-Law’s Tongue!) is a very low maintenance and durable houseplant that can tolerate very low light.
Light: Will tolerate very low light conditions.
Watering: Needs very little water (overwatering will kill it).
Other Considerations: Snake Plants are actually a type of succulent and it is one of NASA’s top 10 plants for filtering air!
Spider Plant
Spider plants are one of my favorite low light indoor plants. They are so easy to grow, they grow fast and produce cute little baby plants! Like the Snake Plant, this one is also great at filtering the air.
Light: Low light or artificial light.
Watering: Water only when the top of the soil is dry to the touch (overwatering can be a problem). Water less in colder months.
Other Considerations: A great plant for filtering the air and it is also kid and pet safe! This is a great ‘first plant’ for a child to care for (just make sure they don’t overwater it).
Peace Lily
Peace Lilies are such a low maintenance plant and exceptionally durable! If you forget to water them, the leaves will start to droop and remind you. Once you’ve given them a bit of water, the leaves spring back into shape again!
Light: Low light, although they will flower more with some natural light
Watering: Water weekly or when leaves start to droop.
Other Considerations: This is yet ANOTHER great air filtering plant, so it’s perfect for an office or desk. Peace Lilies are toxic to cats and dogs.
Begonia
Begonias are stunning little plants that come several colors and shapes. They have fancy flowers AND foliage that make them real centerpieces. They are a great addition to any house decor.
Light: Tolerants low light or artificial lights.
Watering: Easy to overwater, so allow to fully dry out between waterings.
Other Considerations: These are also a great choice for hanging baskets.
Lucky Plant
The Lucky Plant, ZZ Plant (or Zamioculcas Zamiifolia… but that’s a bit of a mouthful!) is a great low light and low maintenance house plant. The gorgeous green, shiny leaves brighten up any space.
Light: Low light. Will grow quicker with indirect sunlight.
Watering: Water at most once every 2-3 weeks. Easy to overwater, so allow to fully dry out between waterings.
Other Considerations: This plant does well in dry air, so it’s perfect for offices that have ait conditioning that dries out the air!
