9 Indoor Low Light Plants

In the first couple of years of living in my home, I really struggled with being able to keep particular indoor plants alive as many areas of our home doesn’t receive a great deal of natural light. It was always disheartening as I have always had a dream to build a big collection of indoor plants as they not only look fabulous but are great for purifying the air of your home as well. There was even a period of time where I switched to a lot of faux plants too, however, I grew very tired of these rather quickly as they simply just don’t have the feel and effect! Over time, I have discovered a number of particular plants that I have found to thrive well in the darker areas of my home that have been easy to maintain.

1. ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

These easy maintenance plants are a fantastic choice if you are looking for a plant that basically thrives on neglect, only requiring watering every couple of weeks an even less than this in the cooler months. With their beautiful glossy leave, they are a great choice for busy family households as they are very indestructible

2. Snake Plant (Sansevieria)

These plants are very drought tolerant and purify the air. They are very hardy and only require watering when the soil becomes completely dry so are super easy to care for. A very affordable choice and they will survive in just about any location of your home no matter how dark.

3. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

These plants have definitely been a reliable choice for me over the years. They tolerate low light areas, are fast growing and look so beautiful once they really take off and start trailing. They are also super easy to propagate and so you can really build a collection of these to display around your home. They require moderate watering and like the soil to dry between waterings.

4. Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)

An all-time favourite indoor plant of mine, monstera plants do great in low light environments and have a beautiful lush, dramatic foliage. It is important to clean their leaves regularly and water when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry but overall they are an easy to maintain choice in lower light conditions.

5. Peace Lily

Peace Lilies are a classic houseplant to have and for very good reason. They have beautiful deep green leaves and white flowers that bring life into a dark space. They clean the air, enjoy moist but not too wet soil and tolerate low to medium light conditions.

6. Philodendrons

A low maintenance plant that grows well in any low to medium light indoor locations. You can either have them as trailing or climbing plants and their beautiful heart shaped leaves add a lovely feel to any room.

7. Chinese Evergreen (Algaonema)

These plants can just about survive in any dark room and are super easy to care for. They have lovely shades of green and silver on their leaves that brighten up any dark room, require moderate watering and extremely low maintenance. Perfect if you don’t have much experience caring for house plants.

8. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)

Spider plants are a fabulous choice for hanging baskets or high up shelves where they can hang over. They are super fast growing and easy to take care of. They have a moderate water requirement, like the soil to be slightly dried between waterings and tolerate low light rooms.

9. English Ivy (Hedera Helix)

Another fantastic choice for hanging baskets or high shelves, English ivy plants can handle low light conditions very well and are still fast growing. They make lovely vines once they take off and like their soil to be kept moist.

Final thoughts…

These low light plant options are perfect if you live in a home with minimal areas that are brightly lit but still want to create the beautiful, cozy feel that indoor plants can bring. With these choices, you can be sure that they are low maintenance, easy to care for in low lit areas of your home and bring life into darker areas of your home.