10 Best low-light indoor plants and ways to maintain them

In search of low-light indoor plants that can flourish in limited space in your home? Explore these ten shade-loving plants and tips for keeping them healthy under dark, shady conditions.

ZZ Plants

ZZ Plants and snake plants are among the plants which are most tolerant of low light. Even without light, they could survive. Shady areas without natural light will work just fine for them.

Snake Plant 

Snake plants are not only tolerant of low light but are also dry-tolerant, which means they can survive even if you forget to water them. This plant gets its name after the wavy, striped patterns on its leaves. 

Pothos

Pothos, also known as golden pothos, is a vine-like plant that can reach 10 feet. It requires low light and weekly watering. The plant comes from Southeast Asia, and it can tolerate high humidity levels. 

Dieffenbachia

You can find dieffenbachias in green, yellow, variegated, and white varieties that brighten up any room. Additionally, you can place this plant anywhere since it does equally well in low light, medium light, and direct sunlight.

Prayer Plant

In low light conditions, prayers are very tolerant, but they tend to suffer from cold temperatures. Ideally, it would help if you kept them at temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, like the temperature they experience in their native rainforest habitats.

Bird’s Nest Fern

This plant has crinkly leaves that give it a unique look we love. Plants like this can either be potted or mounted to a plank.

Oyster Plant

The plant is also called the “boat lily” or the “Moses-in-the-Cradle.” This plant is straightforward to maintain and grow. Make sure the soil is moist once or twice per week. 

Another thing to remember about the oyster plant is they undergo pruning when the leaves begin to fade. 

 Aglaonema

Also known as the Chinese evergreen, this plant is so low maintenance that it can go up to three weeks without water. In addition, it doesn’t require fertilizer or fluorescent light, which makes it almost impossible to kill!

Red Anthurium

Every flowering anthurium lasts about six weeks, and the flowers last throughout the year. You can find waxy flowers in white, pink, or red.

If you water it one to two times a week, it will thrive. If you notice dust or insects building upon the leaves, periodically wipe them down with a damp cloth. 

Marimo

Marimo is a type of moss ball that lives in water. Ensure you place your Marimo plant in a dimly lit area since it doesn’t like too much light.

To conclude, these are the top 10 best shade-loving plants that you can use to create a unique ambience for your home decor. 

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