Some also have a waxy outer layer that helps to retain moisture and makes them double duty crowd pleasers and low maintenance indoor plants as well.
Low maintenance low light dark room indoor plants.
If a room has lots of windows and is facing south it has high light.
I ve compiled a list of the 14 best indoor shade plants that require minimal lighting and maintenance.
With thick succulent like leaves the plant doesn t demand much water and thrives in low light.
Why we love it.
The secret to keeping norfolk island pine healthy indoors is to give it bright but indirect light.
Try one of these low light tolerant plants on for size.
The best low light indoor plants.
But before we begin you need to determine what type of light you have in your home.
Here s some info to help you.
Also while lighting conditions are essential when choosing low light houseplants other vital factors may affect plant survival such as humidity water fertilization growing medium and temperatures.
The essential details on each plant listed below are also included in the description.
They are extremely low maintenance and thrive in partial light and shade.
This pretty pink and green plant is as low maintenance as they come and while its colors will show even more in brighter light it ll thrive in low light too.
The little book of house plants and other greenery by emma sibley published by quadrille august 2018 perhaps one of the most diverse of the ficus family the weeping fig gets its name from the narrow arrow like leaves that line the delicate woody stems explains sibley.
They are also drought tolerant thanks to large succulent rhizomes located underneath the surface of the soil that store water for the plant during times of drought aka plant neglect.
Its soft texture adds a cozy woodsy feeling to any room.
During the winter mist the plants frequently to help prevent the leaf tips from turning brown.
Available in dark green and variegated forms spider plant chlorophytum comosum makes a great tabletop or basket plant in low light conditions.
Up to 12 inches tall.
Chinese money plant on the other hand maintains a tidy size growing slowly to 8 to 12 inches tall.
Plants like sentry palm and swiss cheese plant monstera deliciosa can double their size in a few years given the right conditions.
One of the most popular indoor plants the spider plant is known for being a great addition to an office environment.
Rooms that face east or west have medium.
14 of 30 oyster plant.
It depends on the type of plant.
These hardy glossy green beauties can survive low light levels even in a dim cubicle.
When the soil is dry to the touch.
This is a great plant for beginners but remember that with ficus benjamina much like a larger tree the leaves will.
Outdoors a new tree can be a big investment but easy indoor trees can be great houseplants for beginners.
I often get asked about the care of indoor plants that prefer low light and my answer is always the same.
Low light or indirect light.