Indoor plants can be a fantastic addition to any home, providing numerous benefits, such as improving air quality, reducing stress, and beautifying your living space. However, not everyone has an abundance of sunlight in their homes, and this can make it challenging to find suitable plants. Fortunately, there are many low-light indoor plants perfect for beginners, and this article will introduce you to some of the best options. These plants are not only easy to maintain but will also thrive in low-light conditions.
ZZ Plant
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
The ZZ plant is an excellent low-light indoor plant perfect for beginners, thanks to its hardiness and low-maintenance requirements. This plant can tolerate a wide range of light levels, including low light, and can even survive with artificial light alone. ZZ plants have thick, glossy leaves that are deep green, providing a lush appearance. They are slow-growing and can reach up to 2-3 feet in height. Water your ZZ plant sparingly, as it is drought-tolerant and can easily be overwatered.
Sansevieria zeylanica
Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
Snake plants are another popular choice for low-light indoor environments. These hardy plants can tolerate low light and even artificial light, making them perfect for rooms with limited sunlight. Snake plants have tall, upright leaves with a striking, striped pattern, which can add visual interest to your space. They are also known for their air-purifying abilities and can help remove toxins from your home. Water snake plants sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Golden Pothos
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Pothos is a popular trailing plant that thrives in low-light conditions. This versatile plant can be grown in hanging baskets or allowed to climb on a trellis or other support. Pothos has heart-shaped leaves that come in various colors, including green, yellow, and variegated forms. It’s an excellent choice for beginners due to its easy care requirements and ability to adapt to various light levels. Water pothos regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
‘Sweet Pablo’ Peace Lily
Scientific Name: Spathiphyllum ‘Sweet Pablo’
Common Names: Sweet Pablo Peace Lily
Overview: The Spathiphyllum ‘Sweet Pablo’, commonly known as the Peace Lily ‘Sweet Pablo’, is an exquisite variety renowned for its stunning foliage and elegant white blooms. This lush, tropical plant presents a striking contrast with its glossy, deep green leaves and vibrant white spathes that gracefully emerge from the foliage, adding a touch of serenity and purity to any indoor setting.
Thriving in low to medium light and preferring evenly moist soil, this low-maintenance beauty is ideal for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts. With its compact growth habit, ‘Sweet Pablo’ fits perfectly on desks, tabletops, or in shaded corners, bringing life and tranquility to any space. Its resilience and forgiving nature, coupled with its ornamental appeal, make the Spathiphyllum ‘Sweet Pablo’ a cherished plant for any collection.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
The Peace Lily is a beautiful, low-light indoor plant that is known for its stunning white flowers. These flowers, combined with the plant’s lush, glossy leaves, make it an attractive addition to any home. Peace Lilies prefer low to medium light levels, and they can also tolerate artificial light. They are relatively low-maintenance and only require moderate watering. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy, and mist the leaves occasionally to maintain humidity levels.
Aglaonema ‘Siam Red’
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
Chinese Evergreens are another excellent option for low-light indoor environments. These plants are known for their attractive, colorful foliage, which can vary from dark green to silver, pink, and red, depending on the variety. Chinese Evergreens prefer low to medium light levels and can tolerate artificial light. They require minimal maintenance, making them perfect for beginners. Keep the soil evenly moist and mist the leaves occasionally to maintain humidity levels.
Cast Iron Plant
Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
The Cast Iron Plant is a resilient, low-light indoor plant that is well-suited for beginners. As the name suggests, this plant is as tough as iron, and it can tolerate low light, temperature fluctuations, and infrequent watering. The Cast Iron Plant has large, dark green leaves that can grow up to 2 feet tall, making it an excellent addition to your home. Water your Cast Iron Plant when the top inch of soil is dry, and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
Low Light & Air Purifying Plant Box ($289 Value)
Our Low Light Plant Box is ideal for areas that do not have a lot of natural lighting such as shady corners, windowless room or bathrooms. We’ve chosen our top four shade loving houseplants perfect for those dark spaces.
Plants included:
- (1) Large Hanging Basket Spider Plant
- (1) Medium Sansevieria
- (1) Large Corn Plant, 3 Canes
- (1) Large ZZ Plant
*Plants are shipped in grower pots. Availability of plants may change due to seasonality and can be substituted for a similar variety without notice.
