What Houseplants Grow In Low Light

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What houseplants grow in low light.

From pothos to dragon plants and even a succulent or two here are some of the coolest low light plants you can grow. Plants need sunlight to photosynthesis and produce chlorophyll this is what makes them green. Rounding out our list of the best low light indoor plants is the arrowhead plant also known as the american evergreen. All houseplants require some light to grow even if it s artificial light.

Keep in mind that low light isn t no light. Chinese evergreens or aglaonema are traditional low light lovers. The low growing compact foliage of peperomia offers a ton of diversity of leaf shape and color. Ideally it should have low to moderate light and should dry out between waterings.

When the soil is dry to the touch. Up to 12 inches tall. From ferns to orchids to vines here are tried and tested tips to keep them alive and thriving. According to house plants expert these ornamental low light houseplants have been grown in asia for centuries.

Let s take a look at the 12 houseplants we personally grow in low light conditions and have done so for several years without any problems or major issues. Available in dark green and variegated forms spider plant chlorophytum comosum makes a great tabletop or basket plant in low light conditions. Pin it for later. The ones with decorative stripes keep their colour well even in deep shade.

During the winter mist the plants frequently to help prevent the leaf tips from turning brown. But wear gloves if you have sensitive skin as the plant s juice can cause irritation. You can pot it hang it or even grow it along a trellis or pole. Foliage is its prime attraction but peperomia usually produces tiny flowers as well in dense small slender spikes.

Low light houseplants will likely do fine in an east or west facing room that has a window or two even if they get no direct sunshine. It makes a great low light houseplant for home bathrooms as it loves humidity and some are even good around pets. But a room with no windows or a single north facing window will make it hard on even the most shade tolerant plants. Here you can help out your plants by leaving the artificial lights on for a few hours each day.

A guide to the 9 best indoor plants to grow in low light. It handles a wide range of conditions and still performs well.