Low-light plants
There are a lot more low-light plants than you might think! On this page, you can find a few low-light plants that you can get to brighten those dark places.
If you've looked at houseplants before, you might have wondered if you can keep houseplants in darker spots in your house. You can easily overlook low-light plants, because they're not always the most exotic houseplants. It can be confusing to understand the amount of sunlight a plant needs when you're just starting out. The plants on this page are amazing houseplants that you can use to brighten up even the darkest corners of your house.
Most of these houseplants are also very low-maintenance. This makes them perfect for those spots in your house where you want a plant, but them might not be the brightest places. These plants will happily live in those spots and will even purify the air for you.
Adiantum (Maidenhair fern)
Are you looking to take care of an Adiantum, also known as the Maidenhair Fern? This guide will provide you with all the information you need to properly care for this beautiful and delicate plant. Read more about taking care of Adiantum (Maidenhair Fern)
Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)
Do you want to make your home look beautiful with some amazing plants? Then the Aglaonema, also known as Chinese Evergreens, is a perfect choice! This guide will provide you with all the information and tips you need to properly care for your Aglaonema. Read more about taking care of Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreens)
Asplenium (Bird's Nest Fern)
Do you want to have a beautiful, unique houseplant that will last for many years? If so, then the Asplenium, also known as the Bird's Nest Fern, is an excellent choice! This guide will provide you with all of the information and tips you need to properly care for your Bird's Nest Fern. Read more about taking care of Asplenium (Bird's Nest Fern)
Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
Taking care of a Cast Iron Plant is easy! Make sure it gets enough light and humidity, give it regular water, and mist it every now and then. That way, your plant can live for up to 50 years and be healthy and strong! Read more about taking care of a Cast Iron Plant
English Ivy
The English Ivy is a common plant that grows in a lot of different varieties and places. It's happiest when it grows outside and can climb on trees or walls, but it also grows indoors. Turn your house and garden green with this fast-growing plant. Read more about taking care of an English Ivy
Parlor palm
The Parlor Palm is a great plant to start your plant collection with. It's low-maintenance and not toxic to your pets and/or small children. This makes it the perfect beginner-friendly plant for your house. It tells you exactly when it's not happy and it grows quickly, yet stays small. Read more about taking care of a Parlor Palm
Peace Lily
The Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) is a great houseplant that you can place in any kind of light exposure. They're very beginner-friendly plants because they can survive watering mistakes and they tell you when something is wrong. Best of all, Peace Lilies purify the air your breathe, so it also helps you to feel better. Read more about taking care of a Peace Lily
Sansevieria
Sansevierias are very unusual looking plants, with blades instead of leaves. They're perfect plants for beginning plant owners that forget about their plants all the time. This plant will survive any light exposure you have in your house and will be a plant friend for years to come. Read more about taking care of Sansevierias
Sedum Morganianum
The Sedum Morganianum is the ideal houseplant for beginning plant owners, plant owners that prefer to not spend too much time on their plants, or plant owners with pets and/or small children! The Sedum Morganianum, also known for it's two similar varieties (Burro's tail and Donkey tail) is a very easy-going houseplant that does well in direct sunlight, but also low-light spots. Read more about taking care of a Sedum Morganianum
Zamioculcas Raven
The Zamioculcas Raven is a variety of the normal (green) ZZ plant (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia). It needs the same plant care routine as the normal ZZ plant and the different colored leaves are purely cosmetic. Read more about taking care of a Zamioculcas Raven
ZZ plant
The ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia) is a beginner-friendly and low-maintenance houseplant that can really create a statement in a room. It thrives in darker places in your house and can live in places most other plants won't be able to grow. Due to their thick stems, they can survive without being watered for a very long time (weeks). Read more about taking care of a ZZ plant
Thank you for reading this post! I hope it helps you to keep your plants healthy and beautiful! If you're looking for more guides on specific plants, you can always request a plant guide to get a guide for the plant you have trouble with.
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