Although we all dream of big windows to fill the house with sunlight, we know that it is not always possible to have the ideal lighting conditions for our plants. If your photosynthetic friends aren’t thriving in the shadows, don’t worry, maybe this post can help.
You can increase your foliage collection by investing in Low light tolerant indoor plants. Many plant species naturally grow in low-light environments – like rainforests – which can be great for spaces where the sun doesn’t reach your home.
To help you out, here’s a selection of our favorite shade plants.
1. Bromeliads
To the bromeliads are beautiful and unique plants that present colorful flowers and lasting. Native to Brazil, these plants usually grow on trees as epiphytes, that is, they grow on the surface of other plants to obtain moisture and nutrients from rainwater and organic matter.
Therefore, they are adapted to reside under the shade of foliage, needing little light. These stunning plants bring a colorful, tropical feel to any space. The aequimeia, guzmania and zebra bromeliads produce beautiful flowers!
2. Dracenas
Dracenas vary in size, shape and color, but all have long leaves that grow upwards and outwards from a central stem.
The stems are robust and in varieties such as the “gold Star” dracena and the madagascar dracena. They offer an unexpected architectural element to the dracena’s characteristic foliage. As dragons grow, they maintain their upright appearance and do well with indirect light, making them perfect in front of white walls, behind furniture or in tight corners.
3. Elegant camedorea
This compact, slow-growing palm thrives in a variety of light situations and tight spaces. Although it does best in bright light, it also adapts easily to shade. Its dark green leaves create a voluminous and lush plant, perfect for tables, desks and shelves.
Native to Mexico and Central America, this palm requires little care and is an excellent air purifier. Because it is very adaptable and does not require so much care, it is a great choice for offices, for example.
4. Peperomias
They are incredibly easy to care for houseplants, great who wants to start in the world of gardening! They can look and behave like succulents, but actually they are not! Peperomy plants require slightly more water and higher humidity than the average succulent.
Native to the rainforests of South America, they grow in the cool understory of the rainforest. Compact, slow-growing varieties such as “ginny” peperomia and watermelon peperomia are a great addition to any shaded shelf or home office desk.
5. Philodendrons
You philodendrons they are practical, fast-growing plants, with patterns that vary from graceful to extravagant and dense.
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Philodendrons such as philodendron-xanadu and philodendron-brasil are quite tolerant, withstanding low light, poor soil and inconsistent irrigation. It is an excellent plant to give as a gift to anyone who wants to enjoy the natural beauty, without having to worry too much about growing it.
6. Boa constrictors
Known for their ease of care and durability, devil’s ivy does well in low light but thrives even when placed in a well-lit area.
With their long cascading vines, these beauties make great hanging plants and can even grow on a stem or trellis. They are living air purifiersremoving common household toxins, making them a healthy and beautiful addition to your space.
7. Prayer Plants
Also known as rezadeiras, it got its name from the way the leaves fold at night, looking like hands crossed in prayer. Its leaves follow the light and become more compact at night, and open with the sun each day. Prayer plants are native to our rainforests and are tolerant of low light conditions.
Varieties like the red prayer plant, with soft dark green leaves and feathery painting-like centers of light green and red veins make it a distinctive plant anywhere in the home.
8. Saint George’s Sword
From the genus Sansevieria, they are plants characterized by their stiff, erect, sword-like leaves. Their architectural nature makes them a natural choice for contemporary interior designs.
if you are a new plant parent or are you simply looking for a PEasy-care house plant, Saint George’s sword is the plant for you.
They remain popular due to their adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. They can withstand full sun and cope in low light – though they do best in indirect sunlight. And because they are native to the arid deserts of West Africa, they don’t need a lot of waterespecially in winter.
9. Ferns
Ferns are native to nearly every corner of the globe, but are particularly abundant in areas of high humidity, such as rainforest soils. They are rarely found in cold, dry climates.
Ferns appear in a variety of forms, from the delicate sword fern to the more structured bird’s nest fern. They thrive in areas of the house with low light and higher humidity, such as a bathroom or kitchen.
10. Plants zz
The zz or zamioculcas plants are hardy, making them perfect for absentee plant parents. Native to East Africa, they are able to survive for months without water and they grow well in any light except direct sun.
The zz plants are graceful with rod-shaped stems that narrow to a point. Fleshy, oval, glossy leaves are found along the stems. These plants do best when virtually ignored. If you are looking for a independent plant and that stands out, found it!
11. Calatheas
Known for their bold patterns, the leaves of most Calathea varieties fold slightly overnight, revealing the often colorful underside. Most calatheas are considered relatively easy to care for, but they do like an environment with higher humidity (such as a kitchen or bathroom) and need a soil that is always moist.
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